Java Engineer - REST APIs & Database Systems

About This Role

• Broadcom’s Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a talented, motivated, and experienced Software Engineer with a passion for building high-quality applications using Agile practices to join our Mainframe CyberSecurity & Compliance team.
• In this role, you will be a key member of the development team and will focus on building, testing, and supporting leading edge Mainframe Cybersecurity and Compliance solutions used by many of the world’s largest companies.
• We are looking for an engineer who is highly motivated, team oriented, and has excellent organization and problem-solving skills.
• The individual and team goal will be to develop and maintain high-quality software aligned with user needs and business objectives.
• Work location for this position is in our Lisle, IL office.
• Responsibilities Create and implement scalable and robust RESTful APIs for seamless integration of the frontend system with backend mainframe systems.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.
• Actively participate and contribute in all Agile activities: Iteration planning, refinement, and sprint reviews.
• Volunteer for and commit to delivering stories and tasks within the sprint.
• Interact with customers for support issues, demonstrations, and feedback sessions.
• Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering or global equivalent in a software-related field. 5+ years of professional experience in Java development with a strong emphasis on RESTful API design and development, Spring/Spring Boot, good understanding of SQL databases.
• Attention to detail and a quality-first mindset following coding best practices and unit testing, with a focus on continuous improvement in code coverage quality.
• Knowledge of API security best practices, including authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Knowledge with tools and frameworks for API testing and documentation (e.g.
• Bruno or Swagger).
• Knowledge of frontend technologies (React, Angular, etc.) and how they interact with backend services.
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines with building, testing, deploying, and automating using Jenkins or any other pipeline.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Desired Mainframe Technical Skills & Experience Solid knowledge of z/OS, Unix/USS, SMP/E, z/OSMF, Endevor, reading system dumps, TSO/ISPF.
• Additional experience in one or more of the following languages: IBM Assembler, Metal C, COBOL, ISPF, REXX, and JCL. ​​Experience with Blackduck, Coverity, zACS tools.
• Experience with cybersecurity and compliance-related topics.
• Additional Job Description: Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is $91,000 - $146,000.
• This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.
• Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time.
• The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
• We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
• If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.