We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join a collaborative development team supporting complex, high-impact software initiatives in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute across the software development lifecycle, from technical design and proof of concepts to implementation, testing, and ongoing support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality code while helping minimize disruption to production systems
• Contribute to technical proof of concepts, solution designs, and implementation work across the full development lifecycle
• Partner with team members and related groups to support system integration across upstream and downstream processes
• Track and resolve technical blockers related to network access, security requirements, and delivery dependencies
• Participate in peer reviews and provide constructive feedback on technical deliverables
• Document standards, best practices, and design contributions to support team alignment and consistency
• Analyze application and database performance, review logs, and troubleshoot issues in partnership with support teams
• Help create and improve automated test cases to support application quality and stability
• Communicate progress, challenges, and deliverables clearly in standups, design discussions, and team meetings

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• 4 to 6+ years of experience in software design and web development
• Strong programming skills in an object-oriented language, with Java preferred
• Experience with Spring framework, MVC, JavaScript, Ajax, ORM, and web services
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases, including stored procedures and database object creation
• Familiarity with Unix or a Unix-like operating system
• Understanding of agile software development practices and how they differ from waterfall approaches
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present ideas clearly
• Ability to think independently, solve problems thoughtfully, and adapt to changing priorities
• Comfort working collaboratively across teams and contributing to a positive, inclusive environment

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with Angular
• Exposure to AWS services, including containerization and serverless technologies
• Experience with build automation and code repository tools such as Jenkins, Git, Maven, or GitLab
• Background supporting application or database performance analysis and troubleshooting
• Experience mentoring teammates or contributing to technical knowledge sharing

Horizontal is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage candidates who bring different perspectives, experiences, and ideas to apply.