Senior Full-Stack Java Developer at Improving in Plano, TX

Company Description

Improving is a thiving technology management and consulting services firm deeply rooted in our commitment to establishing trust ---not only with each other but with our clients, partners, stakeholders, communities and others. We aspire to do this through creating transparency, delivering results, continuously improving, clarifying expectations and keeping our commitments.

Job Description

Improving is hiring talented, Senior Full Stack Java Developers to be a part of a new small team getting to do incredible innovative work including greenfield development involving vocal technology using Java, JavaScript, DevOps (Kubernetes, Docker), Git and Jira.

As a Senior Full Stack Java Developer you have a passion for code and putting the customer first; delivering an exceptional experience through the creation of modern technology products.

Responsibilities:

• Getting an opportunity to build a Google Assistant skill to interact with remote services for automobiles such as:
  • Lock/Unlock the doors
  • Start/stop the engine
  • Query vehicle status (fuel level, engine status, lock status)
  • Work with a previously implemented Alexa implementation to try and build feature parity between the platforms.
  • Collaborate with other Engineers, and like-minded peers, Scrum Masters, Product Managers, Business Analysts and Architects.

Improving is a technology management and consulting services firm deeply rooted in our commitment to establishing trust — not only with each other but with our clients, partners, communities, and others. We aspire to do this through creating transparency, delivering results, continuously improving, clarifying expectations, and keeping our commitment.

About Improving

Improvers typically get to dress casually and the atmosphere is collaborative, team-focused and supportive.

Improvers contribute to an award-winning company culture that fosters a close-knit environment working hard to solving our customer’s needs and delivering quality results.

Improvers are obsessed with best practices and the latest developments. They are likely to have a public git profile where they contribute to open source projects and try new technologies.

Improvers are likely involved in meetups / user groups and have a network of friends / ex-colleagues who they compare code with, help and get advice from.

Improvers have likely worked closely with developers/engineers, founders and everyone in between. They are driven to find smart solutions, yet, equally humble enough to ask questions and / or able to explain why their solution may not be the best idea.

Qualifications

• Solid Java development skills and expert in core fundamentals
• Proficient in JavaScript, DevOps (Docker, Kubernetes), Git and Jira
• Follows best practices including daily Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Experience working in product development
• Ability to work in an Agile /SCRUM environment
• A team player with a start-up/intrapenuer mindset
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Energetic, enthusiastic individual driven to solve problems
• Local candidates strongly preferred

Additional Information

Improving offers our employees:

• ​A fun, relaxed, and casual work environment with amazing people by your side working as a team to ensure the entire group's success! Plus...
• ​​Healthcare, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Competitive compensation packages based on experience and skills
• Continuous learning potential
• Strong opportunity for growth and a solid long term career
• Trusted, approachable and transparent leadership
• Full time salaried or hourly employment ​PTO (for full time salaried employees)
• Employee discounts on purchases 401K plan with matching
• Fully stocked kitchen with drinks and snacks all day
• Fun monthly company events
• Commitment to promoting from within

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Local candidates strongly preferred

NOTE: Unable to sponsor candidates at this time, must be authorized to work for any employer in the US

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