Job Summary:
The Engineer role at Aquent is a position in the Staffing Technology group, focused on creating and enhancing web applications to support and provide online features and applications to the internal staffing business, our job seekers, and our clients. The Engineer is part of a larger cross-departmental team that includes product development, project management, design, research, and quality assurance. The role reports to the Agile Development Manager.

Industry Knowledge, Networking and Subject Matter Expertise:
• Java
• Java Servlets
• Spring Framework
• Python
• REST APIs
• Common templating frameworks (JSP, Thymeleaf)
• MVC and SOA Patterns
• Javascript
• Front-end frameworks (Angular, JQuery, etc)
• AJAX Patterns
• HTML5
• CSS/LESS/SASS
• Familiarity with container services such as Kubernetes
• Common Java web development libraries such as Apache Commons
• Maven 2/3
• HTTP protocol
• JSON and XML formats
• Build and CI systems (Jenkins)
• Issue and project management systems (Atlassian Jira)
• Source code management systems (Git)
• Familiarity with AWS architectures and services
• Code quality tools (CheckStyle)

Duties/Responsibilities/Primary Function:
• Participation in team planning and Agile software development meetings
• Design and architecture of web applications
• Maintenance and bug-fixing of web applications
• Implementing new end-user-facing web application features, including all layers of those features from database design and development, server-side processing, and applying front-end technologies to handle interactivity and styling.
• Designing and implementing data structures and ensuring data integrity
• Data migrations
• Implementing integrations with third-party services and application components
• Applying best-practice security principles to avoid web application security issues
• Performing and participating in team code reviews
• Interacting with code management repositories
• Managing user stories and tasks in the project management platform to indicate work progress
• Working with QA resources to debug and correct software issues
• Providing information to support personnel to diagnose end-user support issues with the web applications
• Interacting with and improving continuous delivery systems
• Implementing automated tests of the software
• Participating in team retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement
• Demonstrating in-progress software features to the team for feedback
• Communicating with team members and other parts of the Aquent organization to remove barriers to progress

Required Skills/Abilities/Profile:
• Teamwork and shared responsibility
• Verbal and written communication
• Continual improvement and self-learning
• Curiosity and pursuing a holistic approach to your work
Education and Experience:
• Has a bachelor's degree in a CS related field and/or relevant work experience of at least 2 years.


Why Aquent? We offer…
• Remote first work environment - equipment provided + internet reimbursement
• Work/life balance: we say it, we mean it
• Generous benefits package:medical, vision and dental benefits, generous 401(k), FSA, tuition reimbursement, and more
• An unusually generous and flexible vacation - AKA unlimited PTO
• Free use of our Hawaii and Florida beach houses
• Individualistic approach: we encourage a personal touch to your work; we don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach
• Industry reputation: we are the world's largest creative staffing firm
ABOUT AQUENT
Aquent is the leading global work solutions company helping guide businesses toward the talent, technology, and services they need to excel. From specialty recruiting and talent experience to creative strategy and project management, Aquent is making the future of work better for everyone. Its brands include Aquent Talent, Aquent Studios, Aquent RoboHead, Aquent Scout, Aquent Employer of Record, and Aquent Gymnasium. To learn more, visit aquent.com.
Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Carolyn Sarante, Director of Employee Relations at csarante@aquent.com.PDN-9e3f01c8-41ed-40d5-9522-cf70c03a9fce