Senior Software Engineer - APIs

• You are both a team player and a self-starter. You are comfortable working independently with only basic guidance, as well as working well within the larger team.
• You have demonstrated experience translating business problems into technology solutions, and deploying the right tool for the job including Scala, Java, third party web services, scripting languages (e.g. Python, R) and third party tool sets.
• You are capable of taking a basic description of what is needed, analyzing it and asking the right questions to generate a detailed specification of the software requirements.
• You can demonstrate that you have developed multiple applications from requirements elaboration to delivery to production.
• You must have great organization skills and strong communication and documentation skills.
• You must be able to demonstrate proficiency in leveraging Generative AI tools to accelerate code authorship, unit testing, and debugging, while maintaining strict adherence to security protocols and data privacy standards.

• 5+ years’ experience in Java 8 and higher software development with the Java Spring Framework used for REST APIs.
• Demonstrate excellent SQL database skills ranging from database initial creation and design, table design, automated load and maintenance processes, and efficient querying. Snowflake SQL is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency working in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and utilizing its many services. For example AWS Elastic Container Service for application deployment or AWS X-Ray for debugging.
• Experience processing data efficiently in JSON and GeoJSON.
• Proficiency in programming languages such Scala, Python or other similar programming languages.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly and efficiently break down larger projects to smaller tasks, and handle multiple projects and tasks at the same time.
• Experience in software or engineering projects from ideation, through development and into production.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English.

... and it is a positive if

• Experience with data analytics and data visualization.
• You have experience working with geospatial data.

What we expect of you

• Demonstrate a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Contribute to a positive and enjoyable work environment.
• We operate like a startup, so things change fast, you need to be agile and proactive.
• Participate in the on-call rotation.
• Personal characteristics we value include: high integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, innovative thinking, team player, passion for technology, adaptability, high energy and attention to detail.

This is a remote position that may require occasional travel.

Candidates must reside in the continental United States with a preference for individuals who live in the EST time zone and/or those residing in the following states: CT, CO, FL, GA, IL, IA, IN, MD, NC, NJ, NM, NY, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, WV

We offer competitive salaries and benefits and unlimited PTO.

The typical base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $145,000.

Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, job level, internal equity and budget.

Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience and geographic location.

Unacast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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If you are living with a disability (visible or not visible), we will provide a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process.

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