Senior Software Engineer for Legacy System Modernization

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries.

We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

Our team is seeking a skilled Backend Software Developer to focus on resolving technical debt and modernizing core components of our platform.

As a key member of our engineering team, you will be instrumental in improving maintainability, performance and scalability by refactoring legacy code, addressing architectural inefficiencies and upgrading outdated dependencies.

• Identify, analyze and address areas of technical debt across the platform to improve performance, code quality, maintainability and scalability;
• Upgrade platform dependencies (e.g. Java version, libraries, frameworks) and ensure compatibility through comprehensive testing;
• Refactor legacy code, remove redundant logic and simplify complex modules while preserving functionality;
• Maintain and enhance developer experience by improving CI/CD pipelines, automation scripts and internal tooling;
• Participate in architecture improvement efforts;
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code with a strong emphasis on test coverage and performance optimization;
• Understand, comply with and enforce development standards to ensure consistency across the larger development team;
• Be passionate about ensuring quality, through solid test coverage for the code you write and by performing solid code reviews;
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, ensuring reliability and efficiency;
• Maintain proper documentation for technical solutions and development processes;
• Collaborate with the team to ensure specifications are being met.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Minimum of 5 years of software development experience, with significant experience working on existing systems;
• Strong proficiency in Java and object-oriented programming concepts;
• Familiarity with Hibernate and Spring MVC;
• Experience with Python;
• Experience in refactoring and working with large monolithic applications, familiarity with legacy code modernization, dependency upgrades, and deprecation management;
• Hands-on experience with API development and web services;
• Solid understanding of AWS cloud development and microservices architecture;
• EST working hours are required;
• Experience working with relational databases, with proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle;
• Experience with ElasticSearch, including indexing strategies and query optimization;
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git and build tools like Maven for build and dependency management in Java projects;
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking, with a passion for improving software systems;
• Ability to dive into unfamiliar codebases, understand legacy systems and propose paths for improvement;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly;
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with multiple stakeholders;
• Upper-Intermediate English level.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Professional growth: Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps;
• Competitive compensation; We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities;
• A selection of exciting projects: Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands;
• Flextime: Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.