Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers in an agile environment to scope, plan, and deliver work
Code Quality & Reviews: Conduct thorough code reviews and uphold high standards for performant, maintainable code across the stack
Mentorship: Mentor associate and mid-level engineers on technical best practices and help guide their growth
Performance & Reliability: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, scalability challenges, and security concerns
Ownership: Own features end-to-end — from design and development through deployment and operational support
Technical Debt: Identify and help prioritize technical debt to support long-term maintainability
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Experience: 4–6 years of hands-on software engineering experience, with solid knowledge of both backend and frontend technologies
Strong algorithmic and problem-solving ability
Working knowledge of system design and common architectural patterns
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure), and DevOps workflows
Backend Expertise
Solid experience with service implementation in Java, Spring Boot, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch
Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and working with data at scale
Frontend Expertise
Strong proficiency with JavaScript, React, and modern frontend frameworks
Experience with state management (Redux, Zustand, React Query) and frontend performance considerations
Hands-on experience with ES2015+, TypeScript, Webpack, Jest, Tailwind, and TDD practices
Experience building responsive, accessible, and visually polished UI
This role is based in Austin, Texas, and requires working from the Austin office three days a week.
This role supports a FedRAMP environment and requires that work be performed within the United States by individuals authorized to work in the U.S. and who are U.S. citizens.
Ontic Benefits & Perks
Competitive Salary
Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits
401k
Stock Options
HSA Contribution
Learning Stipend
Flexible PTO Policy
Quarterly company ME (mental escape) days
Generous Parental Leave policy
Home Office Stipend
Mobile Phone Reimbursement
Home Internet Reimbursement for Remote Employees
Anniversary & Milestone Celebrations
Ontic is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors protected by applicable law.
All Ontic employees are expected to understand and adhere to all Ontic Security and Privacy related policies in order to protect Ontic data and our clients data.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ontic we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Ontic prioritizes the full inclusion of qualified individuals, providing necessary accommodations for those with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you need assistance during the application or interview process or job tasks, please contact us at recruitment@ontic.co or call (512) 572-7400
