Job Title: Software Engineer
Contract Duration: 4 months, possible extension
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Senior Software Engineer to join our core product development team in Alpharetta, GA. This role is integral to building and enhancing enterprise-grade insurance technology solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Java and Spring Framework, Azure Cloud services, and secure, AI-assisted coding practices. You will work onsite with a dynamic team to modernize legacy systems, develop scalable microservices, and implement cutting-edge cloud-native applications.
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.
- All other duties as assigned.
Technical Skills
- At least 8+ years of experience of software development programming with enterprise Java
- Proficiency in Java programming with Spring Framework
- At least 3 year 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 knowledge of Docker containers, Docker CLI and strong practical knowledge of Kubernetes and Kubernetes CLI is desired
- Expertise in other development languages including but not limited to PowerShell, Python, and SQL 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).
- Strong proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques.
- Strong understanding of normalized/dimensional data modeling principles.
- Strong research skills.
- Strong proficiency with DevOps and Continuous Integration/Delivery tools and Linux bash scripting is desired: Gitlab, GitHub Actions, Ansible, Linux Bash scripting.
- 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: (I.E Azure VMs, Azure App Services, Azure Container instances, Azure Storage Accounts, Azure Database for MySql, etc.)
- Good to have Azure/AWS fundamental and/or developer certifications.
- Experience with Azure Cloud services in particular running containerized workloads in Azure Kubernetes Services is a big plus.
- 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.
- Knowledge of test-driven development and unit testing frameworks/methodologies.
- Ability to write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components.
- Good oral and written communications skills.
Education Requirements
- B.Sc. (IT)/B.Sc. (CS)/BCA/MCA/BE (Computers/IT) or equivalent experience required.