Software Engineer

Creative Financial Staffing9 months ago
East Lansing, MI, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineer (Java) to join our team. Salary: $100,000 - 140,000. Location: East Lansing, MI area (Onsite). This role provides an outstanding culture with a family-oriented feel, a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a modern work environment featuring the latest tools, collaborative spaces, and a strong focus on professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain business applications and backend services using Java (Spring Boot) and SQL Server.
  • Create and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and other database operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze feature requests, design solutions, and deliver new application functionality.
  • Build and maintain REST APIs to support middle-tier web services.
  • Perform batch processing, scheduled jobs, and interface setup for file selection and delivery.
  • Conduct refactor work to modernize and improve code quality.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve bugs/maintenance issues.
  • Participate in CI/CD processes, code reviews, and version control best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Strong proficiency with Java (Spring Boot preferred; C# experience may be considered).
  • Expertise in SQL Server including queries, stored procedures, and performance optimization.
  • Experience with front-end visualization frameworks such as Vue or Ember preferred.
  • Proven experience developing and integrating REST APIs.
  • Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and containerization tools like Docker.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipeline setup and automation.
  • Exposure to Jack Henry systems and middle-tier service architecture for data delivery and processing.

Benefits & Perks

  • $0 Premium Healthcare options
  • Retirement Plan w/ match
  • 3.5 Weeks PTO

Required Skills

CI/CD
Docker
REST APIs
Cloud Technologies
Spring Boot
SQL
Java
SQL Server