Job Description
Associate Software Engineer (React+Java)
The Team:
AutomotiveMastermind provides U.S. automotive dealers with AI/behavior prediction analytics software and marketing solutions that improve the vehicle purchase process and results. The company’s cloud-based technology helps dealers precisely predict automobile-buying behavior and automates the creation of microtargeted customer communications, leading to proven higher sales and more consistent customer retention.
The Impact:
As an Associate Software Engineer, you will work as part of an agile project team to design, develop, and implement software solutions, primarily within the automotive domain. You will collaborate with architects, cross-functional teams, product owners, and technical leads to deliver high-quality, scalable applications using modern full-stack technologies. This role requires strong Java development skills, web application experience, and exposure to cloud-native development practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, estimate, develop, test, and implement software solutions as part of an agile development team.
- Develop and maintain backend services using Java.
- Build modern web interfaces using React.js, HTML, and related frontend technologies.
- Support full-stack application development, including integration with databases and APIs.
- Participate in cloud-native development activities using AWS or comparable cloud platforms.
- Assist with CI/CD adoption, build automation, and deployment process improvements.
- Collaborate with Technical Leads, architects, product owners, QA teams, and other stakeholders to refine user stories and deliver technical solutions.
- Analyze technical requirements and contribute to problem-solving approaches for assigned development tasks.
- Continuously expand technical knowledge and stay current with emerging software development, cloud, and DevOps trends.
Technical Skills and Technologies:
Core Development
- Strong proficiency in Java and object-oriented programming.
- Experience building and maintaining backend services and enterprise web applications.
Frontend Development
- Experience with modern web development technologies, including HTML, React.js and related frameworks or libraries.
- React.js and JavaScript knowledge is desirable.
Cloud and Infrastructure
- Experience with AWS or other cloud environments.
- Exposure to cloud-native development concepts and services such as Lambda, S3, API Gateway, EKS, containers, and related technologies.
- Familiarity with Docker, containerized application deployment, or Kubernetes-based environments is desirable.
Data and APIs
- Experience working with relational databases and SQL.
- Ability to integrate applications with databases and develop data-driven solutions.
- Experience designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs.
DevOps and Tools
- Familiarity with CI/CD processes and DevOps practices.
- Experience or exposure to tools such as Jenkins and Jira is preferred.
Required Education and Experience:
- BS or MS degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 1 to 4 years of professional experience developing large-scale software applications using Java.
- Experience with full-stack application development (Java and React), including backend services, web technologies, and database integration.
- Experience working with Java-based web applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, S3, API Gateway, and EKS is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
