Overview

The CPI Software Developer will join a team focused on the development and maintenance of various applications supporting our clients in the Law Enforcement community. The successful candidate will be a self-directed problem solver with experience in application design, Java/JDBC/Hibernate/Spring development, microservice and socket level programming.

The successful candidate will be tasked to work on a Java middle tier application; backed by a relational database (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL) via JDBC/hibernate, and fronted by CPI’s transaction-based law enforcement message switch via proprietary TCP/IP protocols. In addition, the role will expand to focus on Web application development, with an Angular front end and microservice back end.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop robust, high performance, flexible applications
• Assist in various phases of software development from use case requirements gathering through designing, coding and testing
• Analyze, diagnose and provide solutions for application and performance issues
• Develop and maintain procedures and documentations
• Clearly communicate status to management
• Knowledge sharing with other team members

Required Skills

• Core Java with Spring, Hibernate and Web service (SOAP/REST) experiences.
• Proven knowledge of the most current security and web development programming languages
• Top-notch programming and design skills
• Adequate knowledge of relational database systems, Object Oriented Programming and web application development
• Multithreading
• Able to develop and work on a Linux, AIX, or a Unix derived OS
• Socket level messaging
• Self-directed problem solving
• Be able to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing
• Strong teamwork skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with test driven software development
• Experience writing automated test cases
• Knowledge of one or more scripting languages
• Experience with some type of version control tool, preferably GIT.

Non-Technical Requirements

• Must be able to pass state and federal law enforcement/public safety agency background checks for all CPI customers
• Willingness to travel throughout the United States as required
• Be able to work daily from our corporate headquarters in Bolingbrook, IL.  Must be willing to relocate if necessary.
• Able to work outside of standard office hours
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Here is a handful of things we offer:

• An engineering firm at heart. Founded and run by software engineers.
• Family Run Company with family values. Dad started the company and the 3 sons are leading it into the future
• On that note, the benefits are great and flexible working hours to enable work life balance.
• Over thirty years in business, 40 clients in 28 states, over 60 employees all working at the same place. These numbers add up to a stable work environment where everyone knows your name and you can make an impact.