Senior Software Engineer I (Backend Engineer)
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- Experience
- Senior
- Where you can live
- US only
- Skills and tools
- java, git, agile, scrum, documentation
- Degree or licence
- Mentioned (master)
- Job type
- Full-time
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Job details
- Where you can work
- United States
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Advertised pay
- $140K–160K/yr
- Experience
- Senior
- Employer publication date
- 21 August 2026
- First recorded by Psst
- 12 October 2026
- Last checked at the source
- 10 November 2026
About the job
Job Description
The Senior Software Engineer I is responsible for creating and maintaining software that is sold by the company Automation, LLC. They participate in all phases of product development, including design, specification, implementation, testing, building, deployment, documentation, support, and maintenance. This role may be required to interact with customers to troubleshoot products or obtain requirements. This a full-time role with hybrid opportunities available.
Responsibilities
- Independently responsible for the entire lifecycle of projects or features including engineering design, development, and deployment
- Improving code structure and architecture in service of testability and maintainability
- Writing, co-writing, and reviewing design documentation
- Maintaining high proficiency in one or more technical areas
- Prioritizing and valuing unowned or undesirable work that enables the team to move faster
- Ensuring work meets quality standard
- Working with their team and adjacent teams to solve problems
- Escalating problems that have wider scope
- Assisting and teaching other engineers on an individual basis
- Completing thoughtful and constructive code reviews in a timely manner
- Responsible for one or more product areas or other IC leadership role (Product Lead, Scrum Master)
Requirements
- 3-5 years of software engineering or software development experience, preferably in a related field
- A comprehensive understanding of computer science concepts and ability to apply expertise in object-oriented design, multi-threaded architecture, data structures, algorithms, and cybersecurity
- Hands-on programming experience using relevant languages (Java)
- Experience using relevant tool suites. (IntelliJ or equivalent, Git)
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Passionate about building applications that delight users
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working on a team using agile methodologies
Nice to have
- Web Server Servlets (Jetty)
- Experience with auditing, metrics, logging, classloaders
- Experience with test driven development
- Experience with authoring and maintaining SDK
ABOUT US
WHO ARE WE?
Champions for industrial automation innovation and driven by a mission statement to empower our customers to swiftly turn great ideas into reality by removing all technological and economic obstacles, we create and deliver solutions that relieve pain points, bring efficiency to operations and optimize integration.
WHY CHOOSE the company AUTOMATION?
Our passion goes beyond customers. We celebrate your personal and professional milestones, and we support our teams with meaningful work in a collaborative environment.
We find that great work-life balance inspires teams to do their best work and empowers people to live their best lives. That's why diversity, fun, and flexibility are ingrained into our work culture.
The company Automation team understands the importance of personal growth and social connection. So things like time for professional development, or company and team activities are baked right into the schedule to keep us all engaged, connected, and prospering.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
- 100% Employee Covered Health Care: Don’t pay a dime for your medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off: Receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
- 401k with Match: Save for the future with our company-matching 401k program
- World-Class Headquarters: While on-site, enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, then challenge a friend to a game of pool, table tennis, shuffleboard, or foosball
- Adjacent Nature Reserve: On-site employees enjoy breathtaking views and adventures that energize and inspire
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
At this time, we are unable to offer employment for individuals located outside of the United States and/or those who require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status). We know you've got a lot of options when seeking an employer where your skills and talents will shine, so we really appreciate that you considered us.
The company Automation, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability. Verification of US employment eligibility required.
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