Software Developer- GPS Team

Swift Staffing Group•Newark, NJ

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About The Position

An established manufacturing company is seeking a Software Developer to join its GPS Team and design, build, and deploy business applications that support operational efficiency and business needs. This is a hands-on role spanning the full software development lifecycle, from gathering requirements and designing solutions to coding, testing, troubleshooting, and deployment. The developer will work across front-end and back-end systems, APIs, databases, and application integrations, and use AI-assisted development tools while retaining ownership of code quality, functionality, and performance. The role is based in Newark, New Jersey. Four days at the Newark headquarters are preferred; Fridays may be worked from the Lakewood or Muncie offices. Additional flexibility may be discussed. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a stated salary range of $90,000–$125,000 per year.

Requirements

Mid-level software development experience.
Strong understanding of both front-end and back-end development.
Hands-on experience with APIs, databases, and application integrations.
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and the ability to use them effectively.
Ability to independently review, troubleshoot, and improve generated code.
Experience developing and deploying functional business applications.
Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Understanding of software architecture, application functionality, and development best practices.
Ability to manage projects and work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with nontechnical business teams.
Practical, resourceful, and solutions-oriented approach to development.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy practical business applications from concept through completion.
Build and maintain front-end interfaces and back-end functionality.
Develop, integrate, and troubleshoot APIs connecting business applications and systems.
Work with databases to manage, retrieve, and organize application data.
Use AI-assisted development tools to support coding and application development.
Review, validate, debug, and improve AI-generated code to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Troubleshoot software issues and implement effective technical solutions.
Collaborate with internal teams to understand business requirements and translate them into functional applications.
Test applications for functionality, performance, and usability.
Maintain and improve existing applications, systems, and integrations.
Own development projects from initial planning through deployment.