Sr. Software Engineer - Remote

Harbor Freight Tools is a national tool retailer seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, test, maintain, and support software applications throughout the full development life cycle. The role focuses on Java/J2EE application development, relational databases, software quality, production support, technical documentation, and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deliver software applications end-to-end, from defining requirements through design, implementation, testing, and production support
• Partner with application owners and analysts to define, document, and refine requirements and specifications
• Write, test, and maintain high-quality code, making sound design and implementation decisions that balance maintainability, performance, and delivery timelines
• Design and maintain relational database structures, write efficient SQL and stored procedures, and safeguard data integrity across the team's applications
• Write unit and integration tests and take accountability for the quality, reliability, and security of delivered code
• Review peers' pull requests, enforce coding standards, and provide constructive feedback through the team's Bitbucket workflow
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across applications and databases, including performance analysis, debugging, and root-cause investigation
• Support production releases by implementing and verifying the required application and database changes during deployment
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, guidelines, and application guides
• Effectively communicate project status, technical options, and recommendations to management, application owners, analysts, and team members
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality, applying sound judgment to review and validate their output
• Evaluate emerging tools, languages, and standards, and recommend improvements or upgrades where value is added
• Collaborate with system administrators, analysts, and fellow engineers to resolve cross-system problems
• Perform a variety of complex tasks with a high degree of independence and judgment

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• 4-6 years of software development experience, including at least 3 years of Java/J2EE web development in a WebSphere environment, with an emphasis on custom application development
• Strong Java/J2EE development using JSP, EJB, and Tag Libraries, with a solid understanding of J2EE design patterns
• Strong expertise in MVC web frameworks such as Spring or Struts
• Object-relational mapping experience with Hibernate using XML mappings and annotations
• Deep understanding of relational database concepts and strong ability to write complex SQL stored procedures and queries
• Proficiency with SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
• Solid front-end fundamentals: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and AJAX
• Experience building and consuming web services (RESTful APIs and SOAP; e.g., Jersey) and testing with tools like Postman
• Solid grasp of application security concepts, including container-managed authentication and authorization
• Experience with web and application servers such as IBM WebSphere, Apache Tomcat, and Apache HTTP Server
• Skilled in build and dependency management using Maven
• Advanced proficiency with distributed version control (e.g., Bitbucket, Git), including branching strategies and pull-request review
• Experience writing unit and integration tests using frameworks such as JUnit
• Adept at using AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, with the judgment to review and validate their output
• Experience with issue tracking (JIRA) and working within an Agile process
• Proven troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time
• Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone and video conferencing
• Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports
• The ability to lift up to 15 lbs
• Experience mentoring or leading other developers, and overseeing delivery of software solutions on larger projects
• DevOps development and collaboration experience
• Familiarity with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
• Experience working in large, established enterprise codebases using Eclipse-based IDEs