About the Role:
Symmetry, a dynamic “mini-startup” within Gusto, is seeking a dedicated Full Stack Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful APIs using Java, and will be well-versed in Agile software development practices. You will play a key role in building scalable and secure backend services that power our applications. A primary emphasis of this role is placed on unit testing and code coverage to ensure the reliability and quality of our software products. Additionally, the successful candidate will showcase strong documentation skills to ensure clear communication within the team and facilitate seamless project collaboration. If you are passionate about full stack development and have a keen eye for detail, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our innovative projects.
About the Team:
Our team consists of 30 engineers, each bringing their own skills and experiences to the table. With a few engineers handling each product, we work closely together to drive success and achieve our goals. Our team is diverse in every sense of the word, with members ranging from those with 2 years of experience to seasoned professionals with over 20 years in the industry. We pride ourselves on being a helpful and supportive group, always ready to assist and collaborate to overcome challenges and deliver high-quality work. Whether you're just starting your career or are a veteran in the field, you'll find a welcoming and inclusive environment within our team where everyone's contributions are valued and respected. Join us and be a part of our dynamic and multi-faceted team as we strive for excellence together.
Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:
- Work at various parts of the stack (client side, server side, and cloud services)
- Collaborate with our product management and design teams to understand customer pain points, come up with solutions, and then prototype, iterate, and launch daily
- Build a product that our customers genuinely love
Here’s what we're looking for:
- 3-5+ years of full stack experience with a strong focus on Java
- Solid understanding and practical experience building RESTful web services.
- Familiarity with Spring Boot or similar Java frameworks for web and API development.
- Proficiency with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and experience working in Agile teams.
- Strong understanding of software design principles, data structures, and algorithms.
- Experience with tools such as Git, Jenkins, Maven/Gradle, JIRA, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience working with AWS components and services
- SQL and fundamentals of relational database design (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and within a fast-paced team environment
- Strong work ethic supported by solid time-management skills
- Passionate about creating memorable experiences for customers
- Interest in complex product development problems
- Appreciation for a collaborative, test-driven environment
- Well-structured, easily maintainable, well-documented code that balances beauty and pragmatism
Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $131,000/yr to $163,000/yr in Scottsdale & most major metro locations. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.
