Senior Java Software Engineer

Company Description

Scherzi Systems, LLC is a small, women-owned software engineering and professional training firm located in Syracuse, NY. We specialize in creating custom solutions and augmenting staff for small to medium-sized businesses, non-profit organizations, and government contractors. Our goal is to help our clients use their resources more efficiently and effectively.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Java Software Engineer - US Citizen in East Syracuse, NY.

On the job, you will:

• Design, code, test, and implement applications based on user requirements.
• Modify existing software to address defects, upgrade interfaces, and enhance performance
• Investigate and resolve incidents and system issues related to application functionality, performance, and configuration
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure software quality.
• Perform code reviews, debugging, and testing to ensure software quality and performance
• Implement unit tests and automated testing frameworks to validate code changes
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Implement best practices for software development, including documentation, testing, and version control.
• Work closely with systems analysts, project managers, and other team members to ensure successful project delivery.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather and clarify requirements.

Required Skills

• Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident - Non-negotiable
• BA/BS degree in computer science, physics, engineering, or related discipline
• 8+ years of experience in software development and JAVA
• Experience with Linux shell scripting
• Relational Database experience (PostgreSQL)
• Optional: Experience using AI and AI-assisted development

Benefits

• 10+ paid Holidays/year
• 15-24 days PTO
• 401k with 3% annual contribution
• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short and longterm Disability Insurance (Optional)
• Life Insurance