Java software engineer Jobs in Austin, TX

Senior Software Engineer

For more than 75 years, ETS has advanced quality and equity in education through rigorous research and innovative learning solutions. Our mission is to help learners worldwide unlock opportunities through trusted assessments, pioneering research, and transformative educational tools. Our portfolio includes globally recognized assessments such as TOEFL, TOEIC, GRE, and Praxis, alongside cutting-edge research and development that shapes the future of learning and measurement. We partner with educators, policymakers, and institutions to address critical issues and create solutions that empower learners everywhere. With new senior leadership and a renewed vision, ETS is expanding its global footprint and driving innovation in the education and ed-tech space. Our goal is to remain at the forefront of assessment and measurement efficacy as the industry evolves.

PSI is a leading provider of workforce assessment solutions and credentialing services, now proudly part of ETS. Together, ETS and PSI deliver a comprehensive suite of learning and measurement solutions that span education, professional certification, and workforce development. This partnership strengthens our ability to support learners and professionals throughout their lifelong learning journey.

About the Role

The Senior Software Engineer role at PSI enables the development of new features of the technologies that we provide to our customers. Senior Software Engineers work very closely with others across the engineering teams to understand what has been scoped, develop new features of existing Java / Spring web-based applications with an SQL database, and integrate with internal and third-party systems. This role adds significant value to the operation of PSI's business, performing crucial work in maintaining our people-focused, quality brand.

This is a full-time permanent role, with flexible hours around core office availability Monday to Friday. The role can be performed remotely, with occasional travel required for meetings, events and workshops.

Role Responsibilities

Responsible for managing and executing end-to-end for key technology platforms and be accountable for projects. Provide mentoring and guidance to more junior members of Software Engineering teams. Develop enterprise class & scalable web applications. Enhance and support existing web application functionality which includes new feature development and resolving complex code issues as reported. Collaborate with subject matter experts, product managers and engineers to build modern, scalable, user friendly and functionally robust web applications in an AGILE environment. Participate in all aspects of SDLC including analysis, requirements, design, implementation, testing and support. Use principles, guidelines and best practices as defined. Reviewing and analysing feature requirements. Maintaining and creating product knowledge documentation. Researching and embrace new techniques and technology to improve technology. Other duties may be assigned. Focus on quality throughout with strong unit testing.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements

Education to Bachelor's degree level in Computer Science or related field. 8+ years' experience in software engineering roles. Hands-on experience with modern software development languages and front technologies, e.g. Java, JavaScript, Spring Boot, Thymeleaf, Spring MVC,.net, Go, CSS, HTML etc. Experience with designing and creating APIs preferred. Experience with ORM technologies such as Hibernate. Experience in fault finding and resolving Priority 1 production issues. Experience with relational databases like MSSQL. Familiarity with cloud technologies such as Azure and AWS desirable. Experience with REACT, Angular, GIT and JIRA desirable. Experience with microservices architecture and accessibility work (specifically WCAG) desirable.

ETS is mission driven and action oriented. We are passionate about hiring innovative thinkers who believe in the promise of education and lifelong learning. We are energized by cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders. In support of this ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you to learn and advance your career growth! As a not-for-profit organization we will encourage you to lean in to your passion for volunteering. At ETS you may qualify for up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you!

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in creating a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.