Engineer I Software Engineering IX

Key Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Core Development: Design, code, test, and deploy clean, maintainable backend services and APIs for our data center management platform using Java.
• Infrastructure Integration: Develop and optimize components that interface with data center hardware, ensuring reliable data ingestion, device monitoring, and system alerts.
• System Optimization: Participate in application architecture evaluation, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of high-throughput, low-latency technical issues.
• Collaboration: Partner with Product Managers, Frontend Engineers, and QA to align on requirements and deliver features within agile sprints.
• Code Quality: Conduct and participate in constructive code reviews to maintain high coding standards and engineering best practices.
• Modern Engineering: Actively leverage modern AI-assisted engineering tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) into daily workflows to optimize code generation, debugging, and productivity.
  
  

Required Technical Skills & Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional software development experience, primarily focused on backend Java development.
• Domain Knowledge: Prior experience or strong familiarity with Data Center Management Systems (DCIM), infrastructure monitoring software, or enterprise-level network management platforms is a plus.
• Java Core: Strong proficiency in Java (Java 11/17 or higher), including a deep understanding of OOP concepts, multi-threading, high-concurrency, and memory management.
• Frameworks: Extensive experience with SpringBoot and the broader Spring ecosystem (Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security).
• Databases: Solid experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks like Hibernate/JPA. Familiarity with TimescaleDB or InfluxDB (for time-series data) is a major plus.
• CI/CD & Tools: Proficiency with Git, Maven/Gradle, Docker, and Linux/Ubuntu environments.
  
  

Preferred/Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Familiarity with data center/hardware communication protocols (e.g., SNMP, Modbus, BACnet, IPMI).
• Proven capability in leveraging AI developer tools effectively to improve code quality and delivery speed.
• Prior experience with automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
  
  

Soft Skills & "Below-the-Waterline" Attributes

• Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset with a methodical approach to resolving intricate technical challenges and infrastructure edge cases.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly within a team.
• Adaptability: A strong desire to learn domain-specific technologies and adapt to evolving project requirements.
  
  

About The Team

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.