About this role
If you are a Java Software Engineer professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of backend software solutions that support innovative business and customer needs. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to build scalable applications, improve system performance, and deliver high-quality software in an environment that values innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain backend software applications using Java technologies.
- Create and implement new features, capabilities, and software modules that enhance product functionality and user experience.
- Participate in technical discussions, solution design, and architectural decisions.
- Estimate tasks and contribute to project planning activities to support successful delivery timelines.
- Investigate, document, and resolve software defects while driving continuous stability and performance improvements.
- Collaborate with developers, testers, product stakeholders, and other team members to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code that follows established development standards and best practices.
- Support system optimization, troubleshooting, and ongoing application enhancements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on software quality, reliability, and scalability.
Who You Are:
You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You consistently deliver results, even in challenging situations, by maintaining focus on priorities and outcomes. You readily learn and apply new technologies, approaches, and methods to improve performance and create value. You analyze complex situations, identify patterns and connections, and use sound judgment to develop effective solutions.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Professional experience developing backend applications using Java 8 or newer versions.
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software design practices.
- Knowledge of the Java ecosystem, including containers, class loaders, data structures, and streams.
- Understanding of SQL and relational database concepts.
- Knowledge of Java concurrency and multithreaded programming concepts.
- Basic understanding of Java Virtual Machine (JVM) architecture, capabilities, limitations, and performance considerations.
- Understanding of client-side and server-side application architectures.
- Experience using build and dependency management tools such as Maven or Ant.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
- Experience designing scalable, high-performance enterprise applications.
- Familiarity with modern software development methodologies and agile practices.
- Knowledge of application performance tuning and optimization techniques.
- Experience working with source control systems, automated testing, and continuous integration practices.
- Exposure to cloud-based technologies and containerized application environments.
- Experience collaborating with geographically distributed teams.
Our Culture and Commitment To You:
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
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Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
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