What you will do
- Identify, analyze, and address, with the help of the core team, areas of technical debt across the platform to improve performance, code quality, maintainability, and scalability;
- Upgrade platform dependencies (e.g. java version, libraries, frameworks) and ensure compatibility through comprehensive testing;
- Refactor legacy code, remove redundant logic, and simplify complex modules while preserving functionality;
- Maintain and enhance developer experience by improving Ci/CD pipelines, automation scripts and internal tooling;
- Participate in architecture improvement efforts;
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code with a strong emphasis on test coverage and performance optimization;
- Understand, comply with, and enforce development standards to ensure consistency across the larger development team;
- Be passionate about ensuring quality, through solid test coverage for the code you write and by performing solid code reviews;
- Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, ensuring reliability and efficiency;
- Maintain proper documentation for technical solutions and development processes;
- Collaborate with the team to ensure specifications are being met.
Must haves
- Minimum of 5 years of software development experience, with significant experience working on existing systems;
- Strong proficiency in Java and object-oriented programming concepts;
- Familiarity with Hibernate and Spring MVC;
- Experience leading teams;
- Experience in refactoring and working with large monolithic applications, familiarity with legacy code modernization, dependency upgrades and deprecation management;
- Hands-on experience with API development and web services;
- Working knowledge of front-end technologies, including JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap;
- Solid understanding of AWS cloud development and microservices architecture;
- EST working hours are required;
- Experience working with relational databases, with proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL and Oracle;
- Experience with ElasticSearch, including indexing strategies and query optimization;
- Familiarity with version control systems like Git and build tools like Maven for build and dependency management in Java projects;
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking, with a passion for improving software systems;
- Ability to dive into unfamiliar codebases, understand legacy systems and propose paths for improvement;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly;
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with multiple stakeholders;
- Upper-Intermediate English level.
AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.
If you’re looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we’d love to meet you! 🙂
About the project
The benefits of joining us
Professional growth
Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps
Competitive compensation
We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities
A selection of exciting projects
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Flextime
Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.
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