Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Forward Networks, a revolutionary force in large network management, as a Software Engineer. You will play a key role in maintaining and improving our extensive Java-based codebase. Lead refactoring efforts to address technical debt and enhance code quality. Champion clean code principles and mentor other developers. Improve tooling and processes to streamline development workflows. This role requires 8+ years of Java development experience in large codebases and a proven track record of refactoring legacy applications. The base pay range is $180,000-$240,000.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional Java development in large code bases (Spring Framework, Java 17+)
• Proven track record of leading/refactoring legacy applications (monolith to microservices, API redesign, etc.)
• Deep understanding of OOP, design patterns and dependency injection
• Excellent communication skills: Able to articulate complex technical concepts and rally cross-team support

Responsibilities

• Lead Refactoring Efforts: Analyze our extensive Java codebase to identify areas of technical debt, complexity, and performance bottlenecks. You will design and execute large-scale refactoring strategies to improve code structure and maintainability without disrupting ongoing development
• Champion Clean Code: Act as the subject matter expert for clean code principles and software design patterns
• Reduce technical debt : Identify, prioritize, and tackle areas of technical debt
• Improve Tooling & Processes : Identify and implement tools and processes that improve code quality, automate detection of issues, and streamline development workflows
• Mentor and Coach : Guide and mentor other developers on best practices for writing high-quality, testable, and scalable Java code