Senior Java Full Stack Developer (Hybrid) - Detroit Labs

This is a full-time salaried hybrid role located in Auburn Hills, MI. You must be able to work in the office a minimum of 3 days a week. The final interview for this position will be conducted in-person in Auburn Hills, MI.

Detroit Labs is a digital innovation studio that transforms the way our clients do business by launching bold and cutting edge technology solutions that deliver key results to our partners. Since 2011, we’ve built genuine relationships with high profile clients based on respect, trust, and results. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture that values people - providing them with the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive professionally, exceed client expectations, and be themselves at work.

Detroit Labs OnSite Business Unit is looking for experienced Full Stack Developers (with Java and React/Redux experience) to join an exciting project with an existing client that drives game-changing automotive technology. This role will work on connected vehicle services for customers owning vehicles with connected capabilities across the USA and Canada. These systems consist of several backend, frontend, and middleware applications. The systems integrate with the connectivity units inside the vehicle, and enable features like the ability to remotely start the vehicle, view parking locations, Alexa voice commands, and many more. As a full time member of our OnSite Business Unit team, we prioritize your individual career growth by providing optional check-in support, a yearly retro, and access to a variety of learning resources to ensure you are always growing and working towards your goals.

Requirements

• 9+ years of experience in Java development
• Proficiency in client-side JavaScript frameworks (preferably React/Redux), server-side frameworks (preferably NodeJS), and NoSQL databases (preferably MongoDB)
• Proficient in integrating and managing APIs, with expertise in developing and supporting Java/JavaScript services for microservices architectures (REST, SOAP)
• Experience in designing and developing Web Portals, including web content management
• Strong UML skills with the ability to facilitate Object-Oriented (OO) and J2EE design, adhering to best practices and design patterns
• Familiarity with event-based System of Engagement architectures
• Experienced in Design Thinking, as well as Behavior and Test-Driven Development
• Skilled in developing cloud-hosted, responsive, single-page web applications using JavaScript, Java, HTML5, and CSS3
• Demonstrates an active pursuit of optimizing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes and tools, along with expertise in testing frameworks and practices (preferably GitHub, Jenkins/Bamboo, Mocha/Karma, etc)
• Proficient in technologies such as Kafka, Docker/Kubernetes/Mesos/CoreOS, AWS
• Familiarity with Rx and ICP framework, operator libraries, core execution engines, high-scale streaming data management, manageability, tooling, and system optimization
• Experience in the automotive industry and familiarity with head unit development is preferred
• Experience with Liferay or other portlet-based services is preferred
• Detroit Labs is not currently able to hire candidates who will reside outside of the United States during their term of employment

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Agile methodologies (Scrum, Lean Startup, XP) and collaborate within cross-functional teams (Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Developers, Designers, QA, Project Managers, Business Analysts, etc.)
• Understand requirements, implement solutions, provide administration tools and documentation for specific projects
• Participate in design and code reviews
• Follow and enhance existing development processes
• Provide accurate estimates, regular feedback, and meet project deadlines
• Work a hybrid work schedule, coming into the Auburn hills office a minimum of three days per week

Benefits

• The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $125,000, commensurate with experience
• Full medical, dental, vision benefits
• 401K contribution options
• Paid vacation
• Parental leave program
• Monthly budgets for “team fun” bonding events
• Free lunch for various company meetings and Lunch & Learns
• Access to our mentorship opportunities and employee resource groups (ERGs)
• Volunteer opportunities
• All-company remote-friendly activities
• Plenty of Detroit Labs swag