Software Engineer II

Granite delivers advanced communications and technology solutions to businesses and government agencies throughout the United States and Canada. We provide exceptional customized service with an emphasis on reliability and outstanding customer support and our customers include over 85 of the Fortune 100. Granite has over $1.85 Billion in revenue with more than 2,100 employees and is headquartered in Quincy, MA. Our mission is to be the leading telecommunications company wherever we offer services as well as provide an environment where the value of each individual is recognized and where each person has the opportunity to further their growth and achieve success. Granite has been recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of the "Healthiest Companies" in Massachusetts for the past 15 consecutive years. Our offices have onsite fully equipped state of the art gyms for employees at zero cost. Granite's philanthropy is unparalleled with over $300 million in donations to organizations such as Dana Farber Cancer Institute, The ALS Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association to name a few. We have been consistently rated a "Fastest Growing Company" by Inc. Magazine. Granite was named to Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2022, 2023 and 2024. Granite was recently named One of Forbes Best Employers for Diversity. Our company's insurance package includes health, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, 401K retirement with company match, childcare benefits, tuition assistance, and more. If you are a highly motivated individual who wants to grow your career with a fast paced and progressive company, Granite has countless opportunities for you. EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled General Summary of Position: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer II with experience in full-stack development, specifically with proficiency in TypeScript, React, CI/CD, Kafka, and application scaling. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of software development best practices and experience building scalable, high-performance applications. Duties and Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain software applications using various programming languages and frameworks Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand software requirements and design solutions Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code that is scalable and follows best practices Participate in code reviews and ensure that all solutions are aligned with specifications Debug and troubleshoot software issues and implement fixes Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure code quality and rapid deployment Monitor and optimize application performance to ensure optimal scalability Continuously learn and stay up to date with emerging technologies and programming languages Participate in the design and implementation of software architecture and design patterns Ensure that all software solutions are secure and adhere to security best practices Collaborate with other team members to improve software development processes and tools Communicate with stakeholders and other team members to provide status updates and gather feedback Participate in agile development methodologies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives Work with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical expertise Document and maintain software documentation, including user manuals and technical documentation.

Required Qualifications: Strong knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g. Python, C++, C#, JavaScript, etc.) Experience with software development methodologies (e.g. Agile, Scrum, etc.) Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git) Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms Familiarity with databases and SQL Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Experience with testing and debugging Good communication and teamwork skills Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and programming languages Experience with operating systems (specifically Linux or MacOS) Experience with software design and architecture Understanding of software development best practices and design patterns Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Experience with CI/CD Experience with React Knowledge of microservices and containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes. Experience with data storage and management technologies like SQL and NoSQL Experience with security best practices and technologies Experience with or understanding of distributed systems and scalability Understanding of performance optimization techniques Understanding of accessibility and internationalization best practices.