Software Engineer III - Backend (NGC)

SUMMARY

We are seeking a Software Engineer with strong expertise in software design, modeling, and Java to join our Agile Scrum development team on Next Generation Constructive. The successful candidate will primarily maintain, enhance, troubleshoot, and support existing Java applications. The backend development is done using Java and Spring. The ideal candidate enjoys developing complex systems, resolving software defects, translating system requirements into software designs, implementing software enhancements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

You will report to the Engineering Management team and perform software design, code, unit test, integration and testing to satisfy project requirements. Additionally, this position will be assigned other projects or tasks in alignment with the level and scope of the position. This position will work remotely as an extension to our Orlando, FL software development team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain, enhance, and support existing Java Services.
• Develop new features and functionality within existing Java services.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and production issues.
• Analyze software requirements and implement enhancements to existing functionality.
• Refactor and improve existing code to enhance maintainability, performance, and reliability.
• Participate in all phases of the Agile Scrum software development lifecycle, including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with software engineers, product owners, and other stakeholders to deliver software updates and enhancements.
• Work closely with a test team to support software verification, resolve reported defects, and ensure software quality.
• Participate in peer code reviews to promote code quality, consistency, maintainability, and adherence to the established coding standards.
• Collaborate with a documentation and training team on software updates that impact documentation to keep it current.
• Follow established software engineering processes, version control practices, and coding standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of software quality, development practices, and team processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5-7+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• Professional experience developing and maintaining Java services.
• Strong proficiency with Java, Spring and software design principles.
• Experience working within an Agile Scrum software development environment.
• Familiarity using an integrated development environment such as VS Code, Intellij IDEA, or Eclipse.
• Experience working in a Linux development environment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a software development team.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Java
• Git version control
• Atlassian tools (Jira Confluence)
• Gradle and Maven
• Object-oriented programming principles and software design patterns.
• Experience integrating Angular applications with Java-based backend services and enterprise application interfaces.

JOB CONTEXT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is be operated in an office type environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision while performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

Phoenix Defense LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.