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It also provides the necessary endpoints for our Web and mobile frontend applications. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be a member of the team responsible for the implementation and evolution of this application. You will need to be able to write secure, efficient, enterprise-quality Java code, and have a deep understanding of the techniques and technologies that are necessary for scalability and performance. You will also need knowledge and experience with data modeling and relational databases. Our application runs on AWS, so experience with containerization and cloud deployments is desirable. We're using Springboot, Hibernate, MySQL, and JSON, so familiarity with these technologies will be helpful. Frontend experience in JavaScript and Angular and/or React is a big plus.\nRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES\nDevelop features with high quality and on-time\nThorough understanding of product area \nAssist with feature design along with CTO/Architect\nDevelop features keeping in mind best coding practices including performance and user experience\nOwn product quality\nTest features before asking QA engineers to test\nWrite unit tests\nWork with QA engineers to test the product end-to-end\nFix incoming bugs daily: Adhere to bug resolution goals and SLABe able to demo the Legion product end-to-end\nDevise robust solutions that enable product engineering teams to rapidly deliver features in a scalable and performant manner\nDesign, build, and support applications from End to End.\nMake data-driven technical decisions\nUse your deep technical knowledge to debug and solve complex technical problems\nIdentify and resolve ambiguities in requirements in consultation with the various stakeholders\nContribute to the long-term team charter and quarterly planning\nMentor others on the team, and hold a high bar for code quality and standards by conducting design reviews, code reviews, and providing feedback\nREQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline\nStrong individual contributor with the ability to research\n3-5 years with backend technologies (Java, Spring Boot, MySQL)\n3-5 years working on building multi-tenant SaaS applications\n3-5 years experience with designing and building APIs\n3+ years delivering software in a cloud-based environment (AWS, GCP, Azure)\nProfessional software development experience\nProficiency in Java or C++, and object-oriented design skills\nApplication architecture and design patterns\nExperience serving as technical lead throughout the full software development lifecycle, from conception, architecture definition, detailed design, scoping, planning, implementation, and testing to documentation, delivery, and maintenance is preferred\nKnowledge of professional software engineering and best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations\nExperience in the development of distributed/scalable systems and high-volume transaction applications\nProven ability to lead projects from inception to production\nStrong mastery in communication skills, software architecture design, writing technical documents\nStrong personal work ethic focused on prioritization, being action-oriented, and being driven to achieve positive results\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES\nProactive and able to command respect through intelligence, hard work, and persistence\nPersonal passion and fervor for industry-leading next-generation technology\nAbility to operate in an environment with limited resources\nA great communicator who can distill powerful messages that resonate with customers \nTrack record of building positive relationships with peers \nContinuous and thoughtful listener, able to learn from others and leverage input\nStrong personal work ethic focused on high-priority issues; action and results-oriented\nUnquestionable integrity, credibility, and character; demonstrated high moral and ethical behavior\nProficiency with AWS products and services\nExperience in managing frameworks/systems for ensuring code quality such as Coverity, SonarQub, etc.\nABOUT LEGION\nJoin Legion's mission to turn hourly jobs into good jobs. We're a mission-driven team seeking exceptional talent to propel this vision. Embrace a culture that's collaborative, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial. With us, you'll grow your skills, work closely with experienced executives, and contribute significantly to our mission.\nOur award-winning AI-native workforce management platform is intelligent, automated, and employee-centric and proven to deliver 13x ROI. We help labor-intensive organizations maximize labor efficiency and employee engagement simultaneously. \nLegion has earned recognition for its innovation, including spots on the Inc. 5000 list, Forbes’ Next Billion Dollar Startups, and awards for our AI technology. Backed by leading investors such as Norwest Venture Partners, Stripes, First Round Capital, XYZ Ventures, Webb Investment Network, Workday Ventures, and NTT DOCOMO Ventures, we're making real change.\nIf you're ready to make an impact and grow your career, Legion is where you belong. Join us in making hourly work rewarding and fulfilling.\nBACKGROUND AND OPPORTUNITY\nThere are almost 75 million hourly workers in the United States, representing more than half of the entire workforce. Historically, managing hourly employees has been difficult due to high attrition (average of 60%) and high replacement costs (average of $3,200 per employee in retail). The ongoing labor shortage and competition from the gig economy, make it more difficult to attract and retain hourly employees. The top reasons hourly employees leave their jobs are a lack of schedule empowerment, poor communication with employers, and an inability to get paid early. Gen Z and the millennial workforce demand gig-like flexibility, modern technology, and compelling work options. Legion’s mission is to turn hourly jobs into good jobs, serving the hourly workers who make up the majority of the US workforce. We believe in empowering employees and helping employers be efficient and innovative by enabling intelligent automation powered by Legion’s Workforce Management platform to optimize labor efficiency and enhance the employee experience simultaneously. \nLegion WFM was built for the cloud with AI at the core and is designed to handle the complexity of modern businesses and meet the needs of today’s hourly employees. Our team is composed of dedicated individuals from all backgrounds and experiences, globally distributed across all time zones.\nFor more information, visithttps://legion.co \nCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS\nAt Legion, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. As a hybrid employer in Bucharest, Romania, pay for positions is determined using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. \nWe strive to make competitive offers allowing employees room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. \nBenefits include, but are not limited to: \nHealth Benefits\nPaid Time Off and Paid Holidays\nEquity\nMonthly Wellness\nReimbursement\nMeal Vouchers\nEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY\nLegion Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.\nDISABILITY ACCOMMODATION\nFor individuals with disabilities who need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email  \nLegion is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.\nHow We Determine What We Pay\nAs a global employer, Legion determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.\nJob Applicant Privacy Policy\nThis Job Applicant Privacy Policy (“ Policy ”) describes how Legion Technologies, Inc. (“Legion ”, “we ”, “us ” and “our ”) collects, uses, and discloses “personal information” as defined under California law from and about job applicants who are residents of California.\nThis Policy does not apply to our handling of data gathered about you in your role as a user of our consumer-facing services. When you interact with us as in that role, the Legion Privacy Policy applies.\nTypes of Personal Information We Handle\nWe collect, store, and use various types of personal information through the application and recruitment process. We collect such information either directly from you or (where applicable) from another person or entity, such as an employment agency or consultancy, background check provider, or other referral sources. This information includes:\nIdentification and contact information, and related identifiers such as full name, date and place of birth, citizenship and permanent residence, home and business addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, and such information about your beneficiaries or emergency contacts.\nProfessional or employment-related information, including:Recruitment, employment, or engagement information such as application forms and information included in a resume, cover letter, or otherwise provided through any application or engagement process; and copies of identification documents, such as driver’s licenses, passports, and visas; and background screening results and references.\nCareer information such as job titles; work history; work dates and work locations; information about skills, qualifications, experience, publications, speaking engagements, and preferences; and professional memberships\n\nEducation Information such as institutions attended, degrees, 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