THE OPPORTUNITY:
*Open to remote candidates that reside in the United States and Canada*
The Staff Java Developer helps bring our product concepts and designs to life. This individual will collaborate as a leader with multidisciplinary teams, engaging with product managers, UX and UI designers, software engineers, and QA analysts to deliver features and products that help our customers do their jobs better. The candidate should be well-versed in software technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, JPA, and event driven systems. A keen eye for detail, creative thinking, exceptional problem-solving, and excellent communication skills are essential when working with our product team and fellow software engineers to bring product requirements to life.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be a leader by example to the Software Development Team
• Assist with coaching employees on the Software Development Team
• Maintain software development processes
• Maintaining high level of product quality
• Follow overall architectural principles, frameworks, and standards
• Help design solutions that are enterprise scalable and maintainable
• Provide input into long-range product requirements, best practices, and operational guidelines, with focus on continuous improvement of platform reliability and serviceability
• Ensure that we are continuously raising our standard of engineering excellence
• What success looks like:
  • SaaS software platforms are developed as scalable, high performing and maintainable solutions using best practices and current technologies
  • Scalability methodologies are well understood and implemented in a consistent and robust manner
  • You play a key part in your scrum teams' successes

Minimum Skills and Qualifications:

• You have 7+ years of experience developing scalable, high performing, and maintainable enterprise solutions,
  playing a key part in your scrum teams' successes.
• You have been in a lead position on an Agile team for over 1 year, responsible for code reviews, documentation, and technical guidance.
• You have a strong understanding of clean code concepts and are proficient in test-driven development (TDD).
• You effectively bring product requirements to life through excellent communication skills with product teams and fellow engineers.
• You understand customer needs and possess strong business acumen. You create realistic timelines for projects and balance competing priorities.
• You foster an environment for honest and open discussion of all issues. You involve the right people, from your team and others, to resolve critical issues.
• You work with cross-functional teams including business analysts, UI/UX designers, software developers, and QA analysts.
• Your technical skills include advanced working experience with:
  
  • -Java (8+) and Spring Boot
  • -Relational databases
  • -Cloud architecture (preferably AWS)
  • -API design and development (preferably GraphQL)
  • -Containers (preferably Docker),
  • -Java unit testing frameworks (preferably JUnit)
  • -CI/CD

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a SaaS organization
• Understanding of software architecture and being able to guide team members in best practices and approaches
• Advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL
• Experience with non-relational databases
• Experience with modern JavaScript (React, Angular)
• Experience with container orchestration tools (e.g. Kubernetes)

Who is VelocityEHS?
VelocityEHS is the largest and fastest-growing environmental, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability software company in the world. More than 10 million people rely on our innovative on-demand (cloud-computing technology) safety and compliance management solutions to do their jobs safely and protect the environment.
Our customers include the world's most esteemed Fortune 1000 corporations. From manufacturing to food & beverage, from chemicals to pharmaceuticals, we've worked with them at every level, from the boardroom to the shop floor. We still operate with the same start-up mentality that has made us the leading cloud EHS company, and offer each and every employee the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.
What are the benefits and perks of working at VelocityEHS?
You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights, or you can review all our perks and benefits by visiting our career page!

• Generous time off programs
• Medical/dental coverage, retirement (with employer match), and parental leave plans for all family types
• Job shadowing programs and one-on-one coaching opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education, advanced degrees, and certifications
• Remote-first and flexible work schedule to fit your family's needs
• Monthly stipend to make your home office more comfortable, productive, and successful
• Corporate wellness and personalized preventative mental health care programs

We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. VelocityEHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous/Native American status, or disability. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [email protected]
Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. VelocityEHS does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. VelocityEHS will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with VelocityEHS.
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