Senior Software Engineer, Java | Mainline

NinjaOne

8d•$160,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Software Engineer, Java at NinjaOne, you will enhance the IT Operations product suite by designing and implementing scalable solutions and platform improvements. You will develop new features, support existing functionality, and help ensure the software meets customer expectations. You will work with engineers and technology experts to deliver mission-critical services that help customers manage, protect, and maintain millions of endpoints and servers, with opportunities to design and develop high-availability systems supporting global operations. The role may be performed remotely from home for candidates residing in eligible U.S. states, or in a hybrid arrangement from NinjaOne’s Austin, Texas, or Tampa, Florida offices. Onsite interviews may be required. NinjaOne’s technology stack includes Java, Kotlin, C++, Golang, Postgres, and AWS. Experience with large-scale datastore bottlenecks, asynchronous application design, and client-server architecture is relevant. The successful applicant’s starting pay depends on job-related factors including location, market demands, experience, knowledge, and skills. For roles based in California, Colorado, Maryland, New Jersey, Washington, and New York, the stated base salary range is $160,000 to $200,000 per year. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents because of federal government security requirements associated with NinjaOne’s FedRAMP-authorized environment. NinjaOne cannot hire for this role within Chicago city limits, but will consider qualified candidates who live outside the city proper or are willing to relocate themselves.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
10+ years of experience in Java software development, particularly for product applications.
5+ years of experience with highly scalable systems.
Proven experience scaling systems and solving complex system design challenges.
Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming design principles and practices.
Expertise in API design and RESTful services, with experience using frameworks such as Jersey or Spring.
Proficiency in relational database design and development.
In-depth knowledge of quality testing practices and ensuring delivery of high-quality software.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
Must reside in an eligible U.S. state for remote work, or be able to work in a hybrid arrangement from the Austin, Texas, or Tampa, Florida offices; NinjaOne cannot hire within Chicago city limits.

Nice To Haves

Experience with caching systems, particularly Redis.
Experience with large-scale datastore bottlenecks, asynchronous application design, and client-server architecture.
Experience with NinjaOne’s technology stack: Java, Kotlin, C++, Golang, Postgres, and AWS.

Responsibilities

Lead development of large-scale software applications while maintaining high quality and adhering to quality-first standards.
Influence architectural decisions to ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business objectives.
Balance technical debt, performance, scalability, and business needs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on technical decisions and drive improvements.
Mentor junior engineers, provide guidance on best practices, and establish technical standards across projects.
Own technical initiatives, proactively address challenges, and drive improvements based on data reported by support teams.
Advocate for and implement quality assurance practices to deliver robust, high-performance software.
Contribute to additional responsibilities as needed to support the team’s success.