Software Engineer

Employees in this job function are responsible for designing, developing, testing and maintaining software applications and products to meet customer needs.They are involved in the entire software development lifecycle including designing software architecture, writing code, testing for quality and deploying the software to meet customer requirements.Full-stack software engineering roles, who can develop all components of software including user interface and server side also fall within this job function. Key Responsibilities Engage with customers to deeply understand their use-cases, pain points, and requirements, showcasing empathy and advocating for user-centric software solutionsSolve complex problems by designing, developing, and delivering using various tools, languages, frameworks, methodologies (like agile) and technologiesAssess the requirements of the software application or service and determine the most suitable technology stack, integration method, deployment strategy, etc.Create high-level software architecture designs that outline the overall structure, components, and interfaces of the applicationCollaborate with cross functional teams like product owners, designers, architects etc.Define and implement software test strategy, guidelines, policies and processes in line with organization vision, industry regulations and market best practices.Work on continuously improving performance and optimizing the application and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiencyFamiliar with programming practices, such as test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous deliverySupport security practices to safeguard user data including encryption and anonymization.Create user-friendly and interactive interfacesDevelop and maintain back-end applications like APIs and microservices using server-side languagesEvaluate and incorporate emerging technologies and capabilities to deliver their solutions, and are monitoring and participating in solutions for new stack layers, often involving industry collaboration Skills Required JavaSpring BootAngularJavaScript Skills Preferred GitHubMicroservices Experience Required Engineer Exp.: Practitioner: 1 coding language or framework.4+ years in IT3+ years in development Education Required Bachelor's Degree Additional Information Design, develop, and maintain responsive, user-friendly web applications using Angular (TypeScript, RxJS, Angular Material or similar UI libraries)Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security)Design and optimize relational database schemas and queries using PostgreSQLImplement event-driven architectures and asynchronous messaging using Google Cloud Pub/SubLeverage Redis for caching, session management, and improving application performanceDeploy, monitor, and manage applications and services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including services such as Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud SQL, and Cloud StorageWrite clean, maintainable, well-tested code and participate in code reviewsCollaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate requirements into technical solutionsTroubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance across the full stackContribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to streamline deployment processesParticipate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical design decisionsEnsure application security, scalability, and reliability best practices are followedWrite and maintain technical documentationAbility to grasp concepts quickly and implement learning fastPassion for engineering excellenceEffectively communicate your ideas and listen to othersGood knowledge of testing and security methodologies and tools such as SonarQube and DynaTraceAgile Project Management tools (JIRA) or equal is a plus Additional Info At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet . We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories . Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra . We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way. We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years ! FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused . We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest . Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies. Benefits Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include: Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)VisionPersonal Time Off (PTO) ProgramLong Term Disability (100% paid)Life Insurance (100% paid)401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture. FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 , 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023! 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