Software Engineer - LMTS

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a software engineer to design, implement, and test features across multiple product areas. You will own features from design through development, testing, code review, and launch readiness, building scalable web applications with Java backend and modern JavaScript frontend.

You'll develop RESTful APIs, collaborate across teams and time zones, participate in on-call, translate customer needs into production-ready solutions, and champion engineering excellence with rigorous

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing distributed systems.
• Proficient in Java and Spring Boot with focus on code quality.
• Strong experience with Spring, gRPC, REST, and HTTP protocols.
• Working knowledge of modern JavaScript frontend frameworks.
• Deep interest in distributed systems and cloud-native tech.
• Practical experience with Agile development practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test features across multiple product areas.
• Take ownership of features from design through deployment.
• Build scalable web apps using Java backend and modern JS frontend.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with frontend.
• Collaborate across teams and time zones on designs and initiatives.
• Participate in on-call to troubleshoot issues and ensure reliability.
• Translate customer needs into prototypes and production-ready solutions.
• Champion engineering excellence with design docs, tests, and code reviews.
• Break down complex business problems into scalable, high-quality solutions.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

gRPC

REST APIs

HTTP

Frontend JS

Kubernetes

Docker

Helm charts

Istio

Redis

Spinnaker

Distributed systems

Agile

Communication

Analytical mindset

Tools

Spinnaker

Kubernetes

Istio

Docker

Helm charts

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test features that span multiple product areas and deliver meaningful impact to customers.
• Take full ownership of features from initial design through development, testing, code review, and launch readiness.
• Build scalable, high-performing web applications using Java-based technologies for the backend and modern JavaScript frameworks for the frontend.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate them with the frontend.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across teams and time zones on technical designs, exploratory work, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Take part in the team's on‑call schedule to troubleshoot complex issues in real time and maintain service reliability.
• Engage with Product Managers, Architects, senior engineers, and cross‑functional stakeholders to translate customer needs into prototypes and production‑ready solutions.
• Champion engineering excellence — leading with design documentation, rigorous testing, and constructive code reviews.
• Break down intricate business challenges into scalable, well‑crafted solutions that are delivered with quality.

Requirements

• Hands‑on professional experience developing distributed systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, with a genuine commitment to code quality.
• Solid experience working with Spring, gRPC, REST, and HTTP protocols.
• Working knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks for frontend development.
• Deep interest in and understanding of distributed systems and cloud‑native technologies.
• Practical experience following Agile development practices.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, Helm charts, Istio service mesh, Redis, and Spinnaker.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to design and deliver scalable solutions to complex problems.

Core Competencies

Proficient in designing and implementing scalable web applications using Java and modern JavaScript frameworks, with a strong focus on code quality and distributed systems. Experienced in collaborating with cross‑functional teams to translate customer needs into effective solutions while adhering to Agile practices.