Software Engineer at Hachette Book Group in New York, NY

Summary: Hachette Book Group is looking for a Software Engineer to join our development team to develop, maintain and design enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will work closely with senior team members on real-world projects, contribute to the development lifecycle, and gain hands-on experience in modern software engineering practices. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with senior engineers in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications - Participate in code reviews and follow best coding practices - Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code - Debug and troubleshoot software issues under guidance - Learn and apply new technologies and frameworks as required - Contribute to documentation, testing, and deployment activities Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) - Strong understanding of programming fundamentals, algorithms, data structures and OOP concepts - Strong fundamental knowledge on LLMs and AI tools - Proficient in Java with the ability to write and debug functional code independently - Experience with building applications, projects, or internships demonstrating hands-on coding ability - Familiarity with relational databases, REST APIs, MCP Server and version control (Git) - Good problem-solving and analytical thinking skills - Strong willingness to learn, take feedback, and continuously improve - Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with building AI tools - Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) - Experience with frontend frameworks (Angular, React, Thymeleaf, etc.) - Knowledge of REST APIs or microservices architecture - Internship or project experience in software development Required Skills: Java, Programming fundamentals, Algorithms, Data structures Important Skills: OOP concepts, LLMs, AI tools, Relational databases, REST APIs, Version control (Git) Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical thinking, Willingness to learn Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic and supplemental life, Short-term and long-term disability, Accidental death and dismemberment, Critical illness, Hospital indemnity, Long-term care, Health and dependent care FSA, Commuter benefit plan, Employee assistance program, Tuition reimbursement, Travel assistance, 401(k), Discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave), Group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services