Software Engineer 3

Job Title: Software Engineer 3
Location (On-site Remote or Hybrid): San Antonio TX (Onsite)
Contract Duration: Contract until 12/06/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Summary:
Designs develops tests and maintains software programs based on customer requirements using development standards and software development lifecycle process. Daily tasks may include requirements analysis design planning programming testing documentation error/exception handling performance improvements and business process implementation. Tasks may also include analysis research and recommendations for process implementation performance and technology improvements. Demonstrates technical expertise through maintaining primary technical programming skills for assigned job developing new skills as required developing guidelines and standards and demonstrating best practices and leadership.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Designs develops tests and maintains software solutions to meet customer requirements. Tasks required to complete this often include requirements analysis documentation error/exception handling business process implementation performance analysis/improvements and technology research.
• Maintain technical skills through hands-on experience independent research training and/or conferences.
• Strong understanding of secure cloud technologies.
• Collaborates with leadership product owners architects and business liaison to understand requirements
• Maintains and enhances existing system design through strong understanding of architecture and test-driven development skills
• Research and develop new technologies to enhance current and future design security and system performance
• Strong understanding of Web Services and SOAP/REST integrations of third-party and remote systems
• Expert knowledge in optimizing SQL relational operations including direct query caching mechanisms read/write clustering etc.
• Strong understanding of DevOps best practices Code Repository Branching/Merging and system integrations
• Expert knowledge of code implementation and upgrades of platform infrastructures
• Good understanding of the configuration and management of Apache Tomcat for hosting Java Web Applications
• Knowledge of SSL and Encryption methodologies as well as an understanding of SSL implementations
• Good understanding of secure cloud technologies
• Ability to assist in the communication with customers requirements gathering design analysis documentation and development of project assignments.
• Technical skills necessary for developing architectural designs from gathered requirements.
• Ability to develop full-stack application solutions.
• Self-managed and motivated to maintain project deliverables and timelines.
• Technical knowledge to identify gaps and complications in project designs.
• Ability to professionally negotiate and challenge decisions when necessary to ensure project success.
• Participate in Agile development methodology and ceremonies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science Information Systems Electrical Engineering from an accredited university OR Relevant technical programming experience
• Mid-level experience in web-based IT solutions:
• Demonstrates at least two or more primary technical skill area listed here: Java and/or web programming including JSP Servlets JDBC web services mobile Angular React React Native VueJS JSON and HTML web development Relational database design and application development (i.e. Oracle DB2 etc.) including SQL queries PL/SQL Oracle APEX DB2 etc. and Hands-on developer application server experience including Apache Tomcat WebSphere Application Server or other (preferred)
• Proficient in using Github including branching and merging.
• Demonstrated ability to create and execute unit tests.
• Object-oriented programming experience
• Mid-level experience with one or more development methodologies (i.e. waterfall Agile Rational Unified Process RUP etc.)
• Demonstrates critical thinking problem solving skills on a semi-routing basis for creative and innovative solutions.
• Demonstrates decision-making and communication skills to address customer issues as well as analyze and clarify a new project assignment.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Demonstrates technical writing skills
• Demonstrates customer service and situation-appropriate professional customer communication
• Demonstrates time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Independent thinking skills and ability to self-manage workload. Responsibilities are usually project oriented with general guidelines and references available.
• Ability to work independently on project assignments including communication with customers requirements gathering design analysis documentation and development.
• Understanding of APIs and modern technology architecture.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Java Developer Certification(s)
• Oracle or DB2 Certification(s)
• Experience with Oracle AEM integrations.
• Experience with Oracle Visual Builder
• Professional Experience in web-based IT solutions
• Experience in mobile responsive Web design
• Solid knowledge of OWASP and familiarity with web application vulnerabilities.
• Demonstrates technical writing skills
• Demonstrates customer service and situation-appropriate professional customer communication
• Demonstrates time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline configurations and management
• Working knowledge of source control software (SVN or Git) build and deployment tools (Maven Jenkins Gradle)
• Sharp troubleshooting skills and real-world systems deployment experience.