Software Engineer midlevel

Throtle; Red Bank (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Throtle is seeking a Software Engineer to join its Application Development team in Red Bank, NJ. The role focuses on designing, developing, and testing a self-service healthcare identity platform. Candidates should be proficient in programming languages like Go or Java, and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position offers a hybrid work schedule with competitive benefits including 401(k) matching and comprehensive healthcare coverage.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Free food & snacks

Company parties

Training & development

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of core computer science principles.
• Proficiency in Go and/or Java; experience with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript a plus.
• Experience with database technologies like PostGresSQL and MongoDB.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, scalable software solutions.
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues to find root causes.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team discussions.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Tools

RESTful APIs

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job Summary

As a Software Engineer you will be part of our Application Development team and be responsible for designing, developing, and testing Throtle’s self-service healthcare identity platform. The software engineer will collaborate closely with the team to design and implement technical solutions, proactively troubleshoot problems, and react to real-time operational demands.

Duties/Responsibilities

Collaborate with teammates to design and implement robust, scalable and maintainable software solutions.

Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and company and industry standards.

Actively participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and learning from peers.

Troubleshoot and debug software issues, often assessing issues in real time to identify root causes and implement effective fixes.

Learn and apply new programming languages, frameworks, tools, and methodologies as required.

Contribute to testing efforts, including writing unit and integration tests to ensure software quality and reliability.

Assist in documenting technical designs, processes, and code to ensure clarity and maintainability.

Engage in team discussions, sharing ideas and contributing to a positive and innovative development culture.

What You’ll Bring

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.

Foundational Knowledge: Solid understanding of core computer science principles, including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts.

Programming Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in Go and/or Java. Additional programming language experience (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, etc.) a plus.

API Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency building, deploying and interfacing to RESTful APIs.

Database Knowledge: Experience with SQL (e.g., PostGresSQL, RDS) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, DocDB, etc.) database technology.

Problem-Solving skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a logical approach to challenges.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Collaboration: Eagerness to work effectively within a team environment, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues.

Growth Mindset: A strong desire to learn, adapt, and continuously improve your technical skills.

Nice to Have:

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

Exposure to CI/CD pipelines

About Throtle:

Throtle is a leading identity company trusted by the world’s top brands and agencies located in Red Bank, NJ. At Throtle, we empower brands at scale with true individual-based marketing using a data-centric identity and onboarding approach.

Throtle is a company that truly values its employees and their work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being:

Competitive compensation.

Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision.

Life insurance.

Long-Term Disability

A generous PTO program.

A 401k plan supported by a company match.

Half Day Summer Fridays (close at 1 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day).

Early Fridays (office closes at 3 p.m.).

Hybrid Schedule (Mondays and Fridays WFH)

The office is closed between Christmas and New Year.

Company-sponsored lunch at least 1x a month.

And much MORE!

Throtle is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Flexible work from home options available.