Software Developer II
Irvine, CA - USA
Job Summary
Software Developer II
EKN Engineering is a fast-growing civil engineering and technology consulting company seeking a software developer. An ideal candidate has strong technical expertise a product mindset and takes a hands-on approach for driving engineering best practices.
Role Overview:The Software Developer II is responsible for full stack development for our client facing applications. The Software Developer II maintains applications and responds to incidents related to consistent operational status and assurance of established service levels. The ideal team member is motivated to serve has excellent problem-solving skills the ability to recognize new challenges and creates solutions with input from technical teams clients and Management.
Essential Functions
Develop full stack web applications to improve the speed and efficiency of software products and grow our overall product offering
Design develop and maintain SaaS applications
Responsible AI-assisted development with AI-generated code verified through automated testing and code review
Research and adapt to emerging technologies
Assist in solutioning technology related problems
Respond to after-hours emergencies as directed by management including incident triage root-cause analysis and post-incident reviews
Write and maintain automated unit integration and end-to-end tests
Build deploy and operate containerized services on Kubernetes through CI/CD pipelines
Other Responsibilities
Maintain an elevated level of accountability recognizing the high-profile nature and security sensitivity of customer data and following secure handling practices for sensitive data.
Work with Product Managers to refine requirements and acceptance criteria before development and provide estimates
Continuously adhere to all company policies
Assist other technology teams as needed
And other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
3-5 years of experience as a full stack developer
Proficiency in ReactJS
Experience with TypeScript JavaScript and including frameworks such as NextJS TanStack Start and NestJS
Experience with message queuing technologies (Kafka RabbitMQ SQS)
Experience with API communication patterns such as REST API WebSockets and RPC
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with system architecture application design database design and query optimization
Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code to support software design implementation testing debugging and documentation
Developing applications backed by RDBMS (e.g. PostgreSQL)
Experience with AWS (experience with Azure or GCP also considered)
Experience with authentication and authorization standards (OAuth 2.0 OpenID Connect) and role-based access control
Experience handling sensitive data including encryption secrets management and access controls
Agile development process experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Self-driven team player with ability to work independently and multi-task
Proven record in setting and meeting project deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Experience with logging monitoring and alerting tools for production support
Why Join Us:
At EKN Engineering youll be part of a company that values innovation and accountability and supports our employees professional growth and personal development. Here youll work with teams that push the boundaries of engineering to create solutions that enhance our communities and the environment by making utilities safer.
Benefits & Perks
100% Company-Paid Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance Comprehensive coverage to support your health and well-being.
401(k) with Company Match We invest in your future with a dollar-for-dollar match on contributions.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Set aside pre-tax dollars for qualified healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Exclusive Employee Discounts Access our BenefitsHub for savings on travel rental cars hotels theme parks and more.
Monthly Catered Lunches & Daily Office Snacks Enjoy a well-stocked kitchen and regular team meals to keep you fueled throughout the day.
Employee Engagement & Wellness We value connection and balance. Our team enjoys a variety of events and activities throughout the year including hiking outings summer BBQs sports games holiday celebrations and dedicated team-building days.
JOYA Health Membership Access to over $1000 in annual skin health and wellness benefits including complimentary facials or peels aesthetic service credits priority skin cancer screenings teledermatology services and discounts on skincare products.
Wellness Perks & Support Programs Access a variety of wellness resources including discounted gym memberships through One Pass mental health and self-care tools via AbleTo and Calm and monthly rewards for healthy activities through Rally.
Public Warning: Recruitment Phishing Scam Impersonating EKN Engineering
EKN Engineering has become aware of a phishing scheme targeting individuals with fraudulent interview requests and job offers. EKNs secure IT systems and private applicant information have not been compromised; scammers are impersonating EKN employees using the company name and branding to mislead and engage potential job seekers in fake recruitment processes. Scammers might reference real job openings or describe fake opportunities that generally match individuals professional backgrounds with the goal of establishing communication and eventually obtaining private financial information to defraud people.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Federal Trade Commission warn that employment scams such as this are a growing cyber threat. EKN urges anyone who is contacted about employment opportunities to exercise caution and know that:
All communication from EKN Engineering will be from an EKN employee using the@ email domain. We do not use third-party recruiters.
EKN Engineering recruiters will only schedule interviews for candidates who have applied for a position through our secure portal.
No corporate or IT systems at EKN are affected by this scam. The scammers are using EKNs logo and employee names to impersonate the company.
You can directly contact us atwith any questions or concerns.
EKN is committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community. We caution individuals to be vigilant in protecting personal data and vetting communication with new contacts from any company. Do not respond or provide any personal informationif contacted by someone claiming to represent a company to which you did not submit a job application or profile. This scam can be perpetrated against any business and individuals who recognize and trust its name.
For information on EKN recruitment practices and policies please visit ourcareer pageor email. To report a scam visit:
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Irvine · Full Time · On-Site. Maintain an elevated level of accountability, recognizing the high-profile nature and security sensitivity of customer data, and…