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Are you a seasoned engineer who loves building cloud-native applications from the ground up? The Gordon Technology Services Limson Team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help spearhead the evolution of our core client BackOffice system.
In this pivotal role, you will be a driving force behind the design, development, and deployment of a brand-new, modern web application built entirely within our Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem. You will sit at the intersection of innovation and execution—writing clean, resilient code, optimizing system performance, and helping shape the future-proof solutions that drive our business forward.
Develops programs or scripts according to specification and established coding standards
Analyzes, reviews and tests for accuracy and optimal implementation of developed solutions
Analyzes current business systems, determines scope and estimates for tasks related to issues to be resolved
Performs integrated testing of systems for accuracy, reliability and optimal performance
Constructs various software components and validates completeness and quality
May coordinate development efforts, and coordinate and assist with code reviews
Establishes and enforces coding standards for programs or scripts
Mentors Associate or Intermediate software engineers
Analyzes and resolves program/script or system failures
Facilitates formal code reviews for programs/scripts
Performs software system maintenance, support and requirement analysis
Assists in designing GUI and software components
May participate in on-call support rotation
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Hybrid Schedule, 4 days in office in Wyoming, MI or Atlanta, GA, with 1 day remote
Bachelor Degree Computer Science, Information Technology or related field preferred
Five or more years of related software development experience required
Must have good written and verbal communication skills as well as good organizational and problem-solving capabilities
Must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize and be able to work independently or within a team environment
Ability to develop solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation, and ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives
Backend Development Skills
Strong Java (current LTS) with deep experience in Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystem — Spring MVC REST, Spring Data/JDBC, and Spring Security
Relational data modeling on PostgreSQL (Cloud SQL)
Building and consuming RESTful web services in a microservices architecture
Cloud & DevOps Skills
Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform, AWS or Azure
Build tooling with Maven or similar
Frontend Development Skills
Proficiency in TypeScript (strict) / modern JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
Component development with Angular or React
Testing & Quality Skills
Test-first discipline using tools like JUnit, Mockito, and AssertJ for unit testing
Frontend/E2E testing with Playwright or WebdriverIO or similar
Commitment to code quality using tools like SonarQube/SonarCloud and static analysis (ESLint)
Preferred / Nice to Have Experience
CI/CD and source control with GitLab
Infrastructure-as-code using Terraform
Event-driven design with Google Cloud Pub/Sub
API management with Apigee
Observability with Dynatrace and Google Cloud Monitoring
Experience building AI-powered features with Gemini and the Google Agent Development Kit (ADK)
Containerization and orchestration with Kubernetes (GKE)
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate.
We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. and coast to coast in Canada.
Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the benefits of restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service. Gordon Food Service Stores do not charge a membership fee.
Gordon Food Service Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses.
We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities.
Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
