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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Automatic Data Processing, Inc. - **Location:** Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, United States - **Salary:** $147,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Bash Shell, Cloud Database, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Data Virtualization, Relational Databases, Database Design, Hibernate (Java), JSON, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Standard Sql, DataOps, Shell Script, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Batch Scripting, Extensible Markup Language (XML), ReactJS, Backend, Data Management - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.adp.com/job/23660877/software-engineer-parsippany-nj/ ## About the Role * Are you empathetic to client needs and inspired by transformation and impacting the lives of millions of people every day * Are you looking to join a dynamic, inclusive team environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging? Well, this may be the role for you. Ready to design what's next? As a Backend developer, you are an innovative thinker with a "can-do" attitude. You will work with teams across the company to leverage technologies that support our backend applications. Your work can include new features, enhancements, and resolving defects for web, mobile, and IoT solutions. Those things are important because our products impact people's lives. In this role, you will develop, optimize and maintain SQL and PL/SQL code. You will build and maintain Bash and Python automation scripts. You will develop, deploy, run and support application schema and releases. You will create and manage jobs and automations for various data management operations. You will develop and support cloud-based database capabilities and patterns. You will perform SQL/PLSQL performance tuning and query optimization. You will analyze application issues and resolve defects. You will contribute to modern Oracle implementation standards and practices, and partner with application teams to design scalable database designs. You will support SRE related operations, and work across multiple database technologies in hybrid environments. You will build agents to automate data operations (query, fix and analytics). Every day, you'll be coding and asking questions that clarify scalability and user challenges. You will be part of an Agile environment working with a team of talented engineers, product owners, and stakeholders continually developing, deploying, and testing application software. To thrive in this career, you must have experience with Oracle databases, SQL, PL/SQL and Python. Our best backend developers are passionate creators and proactive problem solvers who stay current on new technologies. They're always looking for new ways to make tools better for our users. Pace should not scare you. We still find time for a healthy dose of fun., * You'll have a Bachelor's degree OR equivalent. * 3+ years of experience with: * Oracle (including Oracle 19c) * SQL * PL/SQL * Shell scripting * Python * 2+ years of experience with: * PostgreSQL * Batch scripting * RDBMS concepts and operations * XML/JSON data handling * 1+ years of experience with: * NoSQL data models * Cloud database solutions (AWS) Preferred Qualifications * Agentic Coding * Data movement/utilities (Data Pump, SQL*Loader, etc.) * Delphix or similar data virtualization/manageability tooling * RDBMS concepts and operations * XML/JSON data handling Nice to Have * Java * Hibernate * React, * Have courageous team collaboration. Courage comes from how associates are willing to have difficult conversations, speak up, be an owner, and challenge one another's ideas to find the best solution. ## Description * Join daily scrum meetings to align on priorities, confirm ownership, surface blockers, and keep sprint work moving. * Collaborate closely with architects, developers, QA engineers, and operations teams to design and deliver reliable, high-performing data solutions. * Build and ship in two-week sprints, balancing quality, timelines, and engineering standards. * Work across a broad range of initiatives, including schema migrations, production defect resolution, incident response, solution design, new feature development, and platform enhancements. * Continuously learn through hands-on delivery, formal training, and development resources such as Udemy, conferences, and internal technical programs. ## Related Videos - [Postgres in the Age of AI (and Devin)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1042-postgres-in-the-age-of-ai-and-devin) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)