DESCRIPTION:

Duties: Design, develop, and implement software solutions to meet business requirements. Participate in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle, including analyzing requirements, creating design specifications, and translating technical requirements into application modules. Develop and enhance application components and ensure alignment with architectural standards. Lead design and architecture of scalable, secure applications and guide team members in best practices for development and coding standards. Collaborate with project teams to analyze requirements, outline technical solutions, and drive technical discussions to support project delivery. Identify and troubleshoot code-related issues and ensure code quality through reviews, automated testing, and adherence to development standards. Assist in design reviews by recommending improvements to incorporate requirements into system architecture and data flows. Implement continuous integration and deployment processes and establish monitoring and incident response for production systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum education and experience required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field of study plus 7 years of experience in the job offered or as Software Engineer, Technical Staff, IT Consultant, or related occupation. The employer will alternatively accept a Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field of study plus 5 years of experience in the job offered or as Software Engineer, Technical Staff, IT Consultant, or related occupation.

Skills Required: This position requires experience with the following: Designing, developing, and maintaining microservices-based applications using Java and Spring Boot; Building and integrating RESTful APIs; Architecting and implementing event-driven solutions for real-time data processing using Apache Kafka; Optimizing application performance through profiling, tuning, and resource management; Configuring and maintaining monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for application health and performance, including distributed tracing and troubleshooting using Grafana and Splunk; Writing and executing test cases to validate functionality and performance using frameworks such as JUnit or TestNG; Building and deploying containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes; Integrating applications with API Gateways; Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes using tools such as Jenkins or Git; Applying agile methodologies by participating in ceremonies, collaborating with product owners, and contributing to sprint deliverables using tools such as Jira or Confluence; Translating business requirements into technical solutions leveraging Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Docker, and Kubernetes; Providing operational and on-call support for cloud-native applications, including incident management and resolution using Grafana and Splunk.  

Job Location: 575 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07310.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Full-Time. Salary:  $189,600 - $215,000 per year.