Software Development Engineer II - Frontend services, Mobile Apps Engineering

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We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore - it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community.
If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you!
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Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Software Development Engineer II who has a passion for innovative solutions and delighting customers. As a member of the Frontend Engineering Team, the incumbent will design and build APIs for Mobile and Web applications for Customers, Field Technicians and Agents. The Developer will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to the creation of a best-in-class Frontend experience.
Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices to support various business functions and ensure seamless integration across systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including Product, Design, and DevOps) to create robust API architectures and efficient backend systems.
• Write clean, well-documented, and high-quality code using Go, Python, and Java.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirement gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Optimize API performance and scalability while ensuring reliability and fault tolerance in production environments.
• Lead technical discussions and contribute to architectural decisions to ensure alignment with long-term business goals.
• Identify and address bottlenecks in existing systems and recommend solutions to improve performance and scalability.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote best practices in software development.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies, trends, and frameworks in API development, microservices, and cloud infrastructure.
• Conduct comprehensive code reviews, ensuring high code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment through effective communication, conflict resolution, and influence across technical and cross-functional groups.
• Create comprehensive documentation, including workflow documents, presentations, and technical communications tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring clarity and alignment with company objectives.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on API development and backend systems.
• Expertise in at least one backend programming language: Go, Python, or Java.
• Strong experience with RESTful API design, and knowledge of industry standards for security, versioning, and documentation.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and familiarity with deploying microservices and APIs in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Solid understanding of database systems (SQL/NoSQL) and experience in integrating APIs with data storage solutions.
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI).
• Experience working in an agile development environment.
• Comfortable working with live production systems, debugging issues, and implementing corrective actions with safety measures in place.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.
If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.
All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity.
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This position is identified as being performed in/or reporting to company operations in New York State. Salary ranges are supplied in compliance with New York State law. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $100,246.00 - $164,689.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.
Nearest Major Market: Long Island
Nearest Secondary Market: New York CIty