About the position
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer III with a strong background in Java backend and React frontend development to join our team. This role focuses on delivering scalable web applications, developing robust technical solutions, and driving innovation through strategic problem-solving. In this position, you will be responsible for selecting and applying appropriate development tools, methodologies, and best practices to ensure high-quality deliverables within deadlines. You will communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, facilitate collaboration across teams, and mentor junior engineers. Additionally, you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including IT teams and third-party vendors, to design and implement efficient system solutions. This is a hybrid role that sits within our Fenton, MO campus (Tuesday - Thursday).
Responsibilities
- Selects appropriate standards, methods, tools, and applications to complete deliverables within deadlines.
- Applies an analytical and systematic approach to problem-solving.
- Communicates complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
- Facilitates collaboration among stakeholders to achieve common objectives.
- Plans, schedules, and monitors work-both independently and for others-ensuring adherence to deadlines and procedures.
- Continuously learns and applies new technical knowledge effectively.
- Understands broader information systems and their role in business operations.
- Mentors junior engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices.
- Updates and maintains knowledge bases.
- Develops architectural diagrams and documentation.
- Identifies and implements customizations to enhance system efficiency.
- Works closely with internal and external stakeholders, including IT teams and third-party vendors, to develop technical solutions.
- Leads complex technical, development, and professional work across various contexts.
- Investigates, defines, and resolves complex technical challenges, including occasional after-hours support.
- Provides technical leadership to drive strategic initiatives and innovation.
Requirements
- 5-7 years' experience developing and delivering software assets utilizing web application frameworks, object-oriented languages, functional programming techniques, design patterns, along with secure coding practices.
- 5-7 years' experience developing scalable web applications, web-services, preferably REST, along with understanding of Architectural and Design concepts related to Asynchronous Services, Event Driven Architecture, Encapsulation, and Architectural Partitioning.
- Experience with Java backend and React front end development.
- Experience with DevOps practices such as CI/CD, and mature test coverage practices.
- Ability to thoroughly understand code complexity and comprehensibility scans, then successfully refactor for simplification and understandability.
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
- Sound troubleshooting skills and techniques are required.
- Strong attention to detail required.
- Ability to communicate with technical & non-technical personnel, both written and verbal.
- Experience developing in a team environment a must.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401k
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
