Software Engineer III

About the position

Kforce has a client in Alpharetta, GA that is seeking an onsite Software Engineer III to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify, develop, write, and implement data applications and REST APIs in cloud
• Develop microservices or middleware APIs under a micro-service styled architecture
• Fix issues in the existing systems by using the industry standard coding practices
• Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements
• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components
• Implement DevOps strategy in existing and new project
• Upgrade and enhance existing C++ applications to enterprise Java
• Work closely with other development team members to understand complex product requirements and translate them into software designs
• Successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews
• Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders
• Resolve complex technical issues as necessary
• Keep abreast of new technology developments
• Design and work with complex data models
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• At least 8+ years of experience of software development programming with enterprise Java
• At least 3 years of experience with Microservices asynchronous event driven programming or event messaging programming under a pub/sub model
• Strong secure coding and system vulnerability mitigation experience
• Strong experience in AI-assisted software development
• Strong experience working with one of the 2 major Cloud vendors (AWS, Azure) and/or a strong foundational understanding of Microsoft Azure Cloud IaaS and PaaS services offerings is desired
• Strong knowledge of Docker containers, Docker CLI and strong practical knowledge of Kubernetes and Kubernetes CLI is desired
• Strong knowledge of multiple data storage subsystems, especially relational databases including MySQL, Sybase, PostgreSQL, and/or Oracle
• Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
• Knowledge of test-driven development and unit testing frameworks/methodologies
• Expertise in other development languages including but not limited to PowerShell, Python, and SQL is desired
• Strong understanding of normalized/dimensional data modeling principles
• Strong proficiency with DevOps and Continuous Integration/Delivery tools and Linux bash scripting is desired: Gitlab, GitHub Actions, Ansible, Linux Bash scripting
• Strong proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques
• Proficiency in Java programming with Spring Framework
• Strong research skills
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Ability to write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components
• Ability to interface competently with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements
• Ability to work well with internal and external technology resources
• Ability to partner and lead internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs