Java Backend AWS

Responsibilities Kforce has a client that is seeking a Software Engineer II - Java Backend in New York, NY. Push the limits of what's possible with us as an experienced member of our Software Engineering team. Overview: As an Experienced Software Engineer within the Global Technology team, you serve as member of an agile team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Depending on the team that you join, you could be developing mobile features that give our customers and clients more control over how they bank with us, strategizing on how big data can make our trading systems quicker, creating the next innovation in payments for merchants, or supporting the integration of our private and public cloud platforms. Responsibilities: • Participates in, design and develop scalable and resilient systems using Java or Python to contribute to continual, iterative improvements for product teams • Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting • Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems • Produces or contributes to architecture and design artifacts for applications while ensuring design constraints are met by software code development • Gathers, analyzes, synthesizes, and develops visualizations and reporting from large, diverse data sets in service of continuous improvement of software applications and systems • Identifies hidden problems and patterns in data and uses these insights to drive improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture • Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies • Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect Requirements • Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing and operational stability • Proficient in coding in Java or Python languages • Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages • Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle • Understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security • Knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.) Preferred Skills • Familiarity with modern front-end technologies • Exposure to cloud technologies Your Role Level: Kforce's client is looking to hire Software Engineers at Software Engineer II and Software Engineer III levels. A determination will be made on placement for successful candidates based on the results of a skills-based assessment which applicants will be asked to complete during the hiring process, as well as the candidate interview. The assessment will evaluate ability to perform basic coding and systems design responsibilities. For the Software Engineer II level, the role requires the ability to understand advanced features of a coding language, design a viable system, and solve functional problems through basic language applications. For the Software Engineer III level, the role requires a higher level of proficiency and the ability to function independently, including the ability to use and explain advance features of a coding language, design systems across technologies and platforms, solve functional and non-functional problems through an application of language best practices, as well as, the ability to assess issues broadly, identify alternative or innovative solutions, collaborate effectively, and provide guidance to others. The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. 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