Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Location: Folsom, CA

Overview:
This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Java based backend and workflow applications. The candidate must demonstrate technical maturity and the ability to take a leadership role at the project level. Be proficient in all phases of the software life cycle, including gathering requirements, writing functional specifications, writing design specifications, coding, debugging, testing, and documentation. Have hands on experience supporting delivery through Agile methodologies.

This list is intended only as a guide and summary of the typical functions of the position. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties to which the employee may be assigned. An employee's supervisor may ask the employee to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice. This list is neither complete nor permanent and may be amended at any time in the Company's sole discretion.

Skills Required:
•    Expertise in the Java programming language with additional language knowledge preferable such as JavaScript, Node.js, HTML and TypeScript.
•    Experience with Java based workflow development such as JBPMN, Activiti or other business process model workflow engines.
•    Experience with relational and non-relational DB.
•    Knowledge of working in Spring, Spring Boot.
•    Experience in building and consuming REST APIs and processing data (JSON).
•    Good understanding caching layers, proxies, and architectural designs/integrations for large scale system.
•    Ability to debug issues related to performance and memory leaks - analyzing thread dumps.
•    Hands-on experience in java application deployment technology such as Wildfly or Tomcat.
•    Quality coding practices with consideration of clean code, OOP, functional programming, exception handling, design patterns, and fundamentals.
•    Experience with containerization and CI/CD in cloud environments (Docker, K8s, AWS, Azure).
•    Experience in testing tools/frameworks such as Junit, Mockito, Postman UI, etc.

Additional Desired Skillset:
•    NoSQL Database such as MongoDB.
•    Good understanding of the reactive databases
•    Ability to define objects in JSON Format and ability to parse it.
•    Experience in SCM tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, Bitbucket & Git
•    Knowledge in designing and implementing microservice applications.
•    Knowledge of event-driven designs using Kafka, MQ series, or other message brokers.
•    Knowledge of search/analytics engines such as Apache SOLR and Elasticsearch.
•    Knowledge of database automation tools such as Liquibase or Redgate Flyway.

Minimum Qualifications:
•    Minimum of 3 to 5 years of software development experience 
•    This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
•    Language Skills: Excellent English written and verbal communication, listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
•    Reasoning Skills: Ability to work effectively, add value as a team member and assume a leadership role with ability to train and disseminate information to other team members as a senior level software architect including virtual team members. Stress might be high due to project status
•    The ability to display strength working closely with other team members, managers and clients is a key element of this position. In-depth industry knowledge in the appropriate market segment(s) and in-depth technical knowledge in at least one area of specialization/solution. 
•    Ability to work effectively, collaboratively, and add value & leadership as a team member for the team. Demonstrated technical knowledge and consultative skills. Ability to train and disseminate technical and competitive information within area of expertise.  Ability to understand complex technical and selling situations and the ability to solve the problem or solicit the required resources.
•    Computer and/or Technical Skills: Leading-edge technical knowledge and consultative skills above reproach, with in-depth industry knowledge in the appropriate market segment(s).

The anticipated salary range for this position is $95,000 - $118,000 with a target annual 7.5% bonus; depending upon the selected candidate’s relevant experience, the exact salary for the role may fall outside of this range. This role will also be eligible to participate in the Company’s bonus/incentive program(s). NEC offers an extensive benefits program and the role will also include, a Health Insurance package with options that include multiple Medical and Dental coverage options, Pharmacy Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Salary Continuation and Voluntary Long-Term Disability Coverage, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Adoption Assistance Program, 401(k) with a 50% match up to 6% of employee contribution, 15 PTO days, 10 paid sick days, 11 paid public holidays, Continuing Education and Tuition Reimbursement, 2 paid Community Service Days, a Travel Assistance Program, Pre-Paid Legal plans and half day Fridays.

ABOUT NEC CORPORATION OF AMERICA

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, NEC Corporation of America (NEC) is a leading technology integrator providing solutions that improve the way people work and communicate. NEC creates the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential.

With a global team of 100,000, and 64,000+ technology patents, we deliver one of the industry’s strongest and most innovative portfolios of communications, analytics, security, biometrics, and technology solutions that unleash customers’ productivity potential. Through these solutions, NEC combines its best-in-class solutions and technology to solve today’s most complex business problems. NEC Corporation of America is a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation, a global technology leader with a presence in 140 countries and $27 billion in revenues. Backed by 125 years of innovation and experience, NEC knows what it takes to change and stay ahead of technology's continuous evolution. It is our capability to leverage decades of award-winning technologies and research that has enabled NEC to remain an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) leader and through problem resolution, bring new value to people, organizations, and society.

NEC Corporation of America and its subsidiaries is committed to the maximum utilization of all human resources and the goal of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic characteristics, height, weight, arrest record pertaining to misdemeanors or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, or any other class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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