SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Software Engineer with strong expertise in software design,
modeling, and Java to join our Agile Scrum development team on Next Generation
Constructive. The successful candidate will primarily maintain, enhance,
troubleshoot, and support existing Java applications. The backend development is
done using Java and Spring. The ideal candidate enjoys developing complex
systems, resolving software defects, translating system requirements into
software designs, implementing software enhancements, and collaborating with
cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
You will report to the Engineering Management team and perform software design,
code, unit test, integration and testing to satisfy project requirements.
Additionally, this position will be assigned other projects or tasks in
alignment with the level and scope of the position. This position will work
remotely as an extension to our Orlando, FL software development team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Maintain, enhance, and support existing Java Services.
•Develop new features and functionality within existing Java services.
•Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and production issues.
•Analyze software requirements and implement enhancements to existing
functionality.
•Refactor and improve existing code to enhance maintainability, performance, and
reliability.
•Participate in all phases of the Agile Scrum software development lifecycle,
including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
•Collaborate with software engineers, product owners, and other stakeholders to
deliver software updates and enhancements.
•Work closely with a test team to support software verification, resolve
reported defects, and ensure software quality.
•Participate in peer code reviews to promote code quality, consistency,
maintainability, and adherence to the established coding standards.
•Collaborate with a documentation and training team on software updates that
impact documentation to keep it current.
•Follow established software engineering processes, version control practices,
and coding standards.
•Contribute to continuous improvement of software quality, development
practices, and team processes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
•Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer engineering, or a related field
(or equivalent experience).
•5-7+ years of Software Engineering experience.
•Professional experience developing and maintaining Java services.
•Strong proficiency with Java, Spring and software design principles.
•Experience working within an Agile Scrum software development environment.
•Familiarity using an integrated development environment such as VS Code,
Intellij IDEA, or Eclipse.
•Experience working in a Linux development environment.
•Strong analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
•Effective verbal and written communication skills.
•Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a software development
team.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
•Java
•Git version control
•Atlassian tools (Jira Confluence)
•Gradle and Maven
•Object-oriented programming principles and software design patterns.
•Experience integrating Angular applications with Java-based backend services
and enterprise application interfaces.
JOB CONTEXT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
This position is be operated in an office type environment. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include Close vision while performing the duties of this
Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or
feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally
required to stand and walk.
Phoenix Defense LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity,
national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.