Software Development Engineer (Java)

About the role

Cotality is a property intelligence company that leverages its network, scale, connectivity, and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking.

Responsibilities

• Leverage the Spring Boot framework to build and enhance backend Data API services, ensuring high performance, security, and reliability.
• Write production-grade code following object-oriented programming principles and established team standards.
• Utilize AI-native engineering tools (GitHub Copilot, Gemini, etc.) to accelerate drafting, refactoring, documenting, and testing code, while maintaining rigorous manual oversight for quality and security.
• Implement Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices, writing comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure end-to-end functionality and zero-downtime reliability.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to best practices, and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, Product Managers, and Senior Engineers to translate business needs and conceptual ideas into actionable technical tasks.
• Apply efficient system design using appropriate data structures and algorithms to build efficient solutions, optimize application performance, and improve API response times.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues in production systems independently or collaboratively within the POD.
• Utilize CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and automated software delivery.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging cloud/API technologies, and advancements in AI; proactively identify opportunities to adopt and leverage AI-native tools and practices for continuous process improvement.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, while actively learning and absorbing architectural knowledge from Senior and Principal Anchors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, related technical field, or equivalent work history.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency in software development principles and practices.
• Experience with the software development lifecycle from concept to deployment.
• Hands-on experience with Java, REST APIs, GraphQL, the Spring Framework, specifically Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data.
• Solid understanding and experience working within a microservices architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Knowledge of coding standards and best practices.
• Experience in cloud environments (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with or strong interest in AI-native engineering tools (e.g., AI coding assistants) and a proven commitment to staying current with emerging AI technologies in software development.

Pay

Annual Pay Range: $107,200 - $130,000 USD

Schedule

This is a hybrid-remote position.

Benefits

At Cotality, we offer a benefits experience designed to support your whole self. Highlights include:

• Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays, plus well-being and volunteer time off.
• Multiple medical plan options with mental health and wellness support offerings.
• Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a baby stipend.
• 401(k) with company match and vesting after one year.
• $400 annual well-being stipend and tuition assistance up to $5,250.
• Recognition Rewards, Referral bonuses, exclusive discounts and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cotality is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or status as a veteran of the Armed Forces, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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