Software Engineer – Web Services Development (Full Stack)

Job Summary

Skilled and motivated Full Stack Software Engineer with expertise in web services development to participate in the modernization of our HASBRO (Service Broker) platform. This role involves upgrading the existing platform from IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) to Apache Tomcat, ensuring performance, scalability, and maintainability of the system. You will work across the stack—from backend services to front-end interfaces—and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver a robust and future-ready solution.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing Java-based service broker components and refactor or re-engineer them for compatibility with Tomcat.
• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful web services and APIs.
• Design and implement scalable RESTful APIs as part of the long-term transition from SOAP to container-based services.
• Ensure backward compatibility and minimal disruption to existing integrations during the migration.
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to configure and optimize Tomcat environments.
• Conduct performance tuning, load testing, and security hardening of the upgraded platform.
• Develop and maintain front-end components as needed using modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and agile ceremonies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to the platform.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in full stack development with a focus on Java-based web services.
• Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and SOAP services.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Tomcat and IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS).
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Experience with Maven/Gradle, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Strong understanding of application security, performance optimization, and scalability.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in platform modernization or application migration projects.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Exposure to messaging systems like Kafka or IBM MQ.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools like New Relic, Dynatrace, or Prometheus.
  
  

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, agile environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
  
  

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.