Software Engineer III

Software Engineer III

Experience: 4-8 years
Tech Focus: Java, Python, AWS, React
Location: Hybrid (3 days a week onsite) in Newark, NJ
Work Authorization: Permanent U.S. work authorization required
Pay Rate: $65 per hour on W2 or $120,000 per year salary
Note: No C2C or IC

We're looking for a Software Engineer III to join our Retirement Strategies Technology team. This role is ideal for experienced engineers who enjoy building high-quality software, contributing to design decisions, and working closely with cross-functional teams.

You'll play a key role in developing, enhancing, and supporting modern applications while helping drive technical quality, scalability, and best practices. Industry experience is not required strong engineering experience and a collaborative mindset are what matter most.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, test, and support applications using Java, Python, JavaScript, and React

• Develop cloud-based solutions using AWS

• Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code following modern engineering standards

• Collaborate with product owners and tech leads on requirements and technical design

• Build and maintain REST APIs and backend services

• Write unit, integration, and automated tests

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across the application stack

• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical improvements

• Support Agile development practices and continuous learning

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• 4-8 years of professional software development experience

• Strong hands-on experience with:

  • Java and/or Python

  • React and JavaScript

  • AWS core services (compute, deployment, monitoring)

• Solid understanding of:

  • Object-oriented programming and design patterns

  • Distributed systems and microservices

  • APIs (REST, JSON)

• Experience with Git and CI/CD workflows

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Experience with Spring Boot, Node.js, MERN/MEAN stack

• Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)

• Exposure to event streaming tools (e.g., SQS, Kinesis)

• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch)

• Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security

• Experience with DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins)

• Financial or insurance industry experience (a plus, not required)

• Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude)

Why Join

• Work on impactful, business-critical applications

• Strong engineering culture with opportunities to grow technically and professionally

• Collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions matter

• Access to learning and development that supports both technical and leadership growth