Senior Java Software Development Engineer

WEX Inc.
South Portland, ME, United States
16 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Amazon Web Services Cloud Computing Code Review Data Structures Object-Oriented Software Development Open Source Technology Redis Software Engineering Software Systems Workflow Management Systems
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Data Logging Cloud Platform System Grafana Kubernetes Information Technology Deployment Automation Apache Kafka Splunk Docker

Job description

As a Software Engineer on our team, you will be a key contributor following best practices in developing, and maintaining our cloud-native solution and delivering best in class solutions. You’ll work with a modern tech stack including containerization, Kafka event streams, core java and APIs written in Java. This is an opportunity for you to join an agile, and collaborative team that values ownership, high-quality results, and a fun working environment.

How you’ll make an impact

  • Develop, and implement scalable and reliable software solutions using core java, Kafka, cache and other modern technologies.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
  • Participate in code reviews and collaborate with other team members to ensure high code quality.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Pick up new technology and switch between tech stacks with a minimum of fuss.
  • Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Great software development experience, including experience developing and supporting cloud-based infrastructure as code.
  • Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms, object-oriented design, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience designing, implementing, and operating cache(Redis or Valkey) solutions in cloud-based, high-throughput systems.
  • Experience with Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes for deployment.
  • Experience with event streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka).
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS.
  • Experience with logging, metrics, and tracing tools (e.g., Grafana, Splunk) to monitor and troubleshoot live systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Bonus points for

  • Familiarity with implementing APIs and/or gRPC services.
  • Experience with automated deployment pipelines.
  • Examples of passion projects or contributions to open-source projects.
  • Passion for technology and a desire to learn and grow.

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