Senior Java Software Engineer

Who we are & what we do

At Journal Technologies, we believe our technology can be a force for good in the world ensuring the proper and efficient functioning of some of the most foundational aspects of society - the courts and justice system.

We create and implement enterprise software that supports the administration of justice, currently in the United States, Canada, and Australia. While our eSeries product suite enables governments and their employees to deliver continued foundational court processes, our R&D focuses on leveraging emerging possibilities with technology to improve access and efficiency.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Journal Technologies is a long-time, wholly-owned subsidiary of Daily Journal Corporation (NASDAQ: DJCO). We also have a major office in Logan, Utah, a team in Melbourne, Australia, and a growing number of remote staff (yes, we've fully-embraced remote work) across North America and the world.

Under our next generation of leadership, we're implementing a new vision for the company that prioritizes building an extraordinary workplace with empowered people at the heart of our business. Great people want to collaborate with great people, and we are actively looking for smart, motivated people who care deeply about the work they do.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced candidate for our Java Software Engineer role. As part of a highly motivated and agile team, you will help build and maintain our web-based case management system for prosecutors and defenders. In this position you will also help build and maintain our internal document generation system, and our interface tooling. You will have the opportunity to develop products and features through its lifecycle, from conception to production. As a skilled developer, you will be expected to show leadership in planning, architecting, developing, documenting, and maintaining the products you work on.

Qualifications/Capabilities:

• 7+ years' experience with Java development
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Experience with relational database management systems (e.g., MS SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Front-end web development experience using React or Angular
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming design techniques and patterns
• Working understanding of software test automation
• Broad knowledge in application software, technologies, and networking systems
• Ability to quickly absorb information and become a subject matter expert
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Helpful But Not Required

• Experience with Microsoft Office add-in development
• Experience with Java Spring
• Experience with Node.js
• Experience with AWS or Azure development
• Experience working with Jira

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain our case management, document generation, and interface solutions
• Work within an Agile team to define requirements and continuously deliver value
• Become familiar with specifications and standards for security and data privacy within Justice systems
• Ensure the quality of your team's deliverables by writing tests, participating in code reviews, and following industry best practices
• Mentor junior team members
• Develop continuous integration and deployment of products

Why Journal Technologies?

Visit www.journaltech.com/careers for more information, but highlights include:

• Competitive base compensation
• Quality medical/dental/vision coverage
• Competitive paid time off/holiday time
• 401(k) program
• We provide technology that matters in the world, and we're a stable employer comprised of quality people, with a commitment to investing in our people.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Employment at Journal Technologies is based solely upon the qualifications of the individual applicant, regardless of race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all personnel actions and decisions, including recruiting, hiring, discipline, training, transfers, compensation, benefits, promotions and terminations, leaves of absence, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.