Software Engineer III

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking an Mid-Senior Level candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will operate onsite at our customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility.

This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Software Engineer III

The Software Engineer III will work with an experienced software engineering team supporting the design, development, integration, testing, and deployment of enterprise software applications and services. Opportunities may include cloud-based applications, connected equipment platforms, data management systems, software integrations, distributed architectures, and enterprise technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise software applications and services.
• Develop software features using Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and related technologies.
• Support development and maintenance of RESTful APIs and service-based architectures.
• Design, build, and support scalable microservices and distributed software systems.
• Participate in software architecture, design reviews, and technical planning activities.
• Develop and maintain automated tests to support software quality and reliability.
• Support software integration, deployment, and release activities.
• Perform code reviews and contribute to software development best practices.
• Collaborate with software developers, quality engineers, and product teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Troubleshoot software issues and support root cause investigations.
• Create and maintain technical documentation supporting software development activities.
• Participate in Agile development activities including sprint planning, backlog refinement, standups, and retrospectives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on performance, quality, security, and maintainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Experience with software development, application development, systems integration, or related technical projects.
• Experience developing software applications using Java.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative software development team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Desire to learn new technologies and continuously develop technical skills.

Desired Attributes

• Experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and service-oriented applications.
• Experience working with microservices and distributed software architectures.
• Experience with cloud-based software applications and distributed architectures.
• Experience designing scalable and maintainable software solutions.
• Experience supporting enterprise software platforms and high-availability applications.
• Experience with modern database technologies and data modeling concepts.
• Experience using build, test, dependency management, and CI/CD tools.
• Experience working with event-driven architectures and messaging systems.
• Experience working within Agile or Scrum software development environments.
• Experience contributing to technical planning, estimation, and software architecture discussions.
• Knowledge of modern software security principles and secure development practices.
• Desire to work in an engineering environment focused on delivering high-quality software products and customer value.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $95,000 - $135,000 – Commensurate with experience

About RFA Engineering

RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.

Competitive Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly