Sr. Software Developer

Overview

Established in 1931, GIA is the world’s foremost authority on diamonds, colored stones, and pearls. A public benefit, nonprofit institute, GIA is the leading source of knowledge, standards, and education in gems and jewelry. The mission of GIA is to ensure the public trust in gems and jewelry through education, research, laboratory services, and instrument development. This is an exciting time for GIA as the industry and market continue to evolve.

As the industry leader, GIA is well positioned to leverage these market dynamics for continued future success. GIA seeks dynamic candidates who have a passion for the gem and jewelry industry and who aspire to work in an agile, fast‑paced organization.

This position is in Carlsbad, California at our corporate headquarters. We offer a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office (subject to change), provided if metrics such as productivity and the quality of the deliverables are achieved.

• On‑site cafe - affordable custom breakfast and lunch meals and Starbucks drinks!
• Economic friendly services - electric vehicle charging stations on‑site
• Ergonomic assessments offered on‑site and virtually

We foster an environment of autonomy, performance, and passion. Our team members collaborate extensively across various departments, providing high‑quality service to internal staff, stakeholders, and the organization as a whole. We value initiative, cross‑functional cooperation, and a commitment to excellence in all our endeavors.

• We offer competitive medical, dental, vision and matching 401‑K plans (no vesting required)
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays, tuition assistance, commuter benefits

The Senior Software Developer is a key technical contributor responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high‑quality software solutions that meet GIA’s business needs. The role exists to deliver robust, scalable, and maintainable applications using modern development practices, while collaborating closely with product, engineering, and support teams. This position ensures consistent software quality through strong coding standards, testing discipline, and continuous improvement.

Ultimately, the role enables GIA to deliver reliable, high‑performing applications that support its mission and operations.

• 20% - Code, test, and implement software solutions that meet functional and technical requirements.
• 15% - Develop high‑performance, loosely coupled services using modern frameworks and patterns.
• 12% - Write and maintain unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests to ensure quality and deployability.
• 12% - Refactor code and uphold high standards for maintainability and readability.
• 10% - Stay current on trends in application architecture, cloud, and modern development practices.
• 10% - Define and maintain technical standards and procedures for consistent implementation.
• 8% - Collaborate with front‑end/back‑end developers and stakeholders to improve user experience.
• 8% - Review support requests and identify opportunities to prevent recurring issues.
• 5% - Participate in Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement; perform other duties as assigned.

• Education Qualifications and Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Previous Work Experience, including Leadership Experience
• Minimum of 5+ years of IT experience, with at least 2 years building front‑end and/or back‑end systems.
• Technical / Domain Specific / Functional Experience and Knowledge
• Experience with web frameworks (e.g., Angular, NodeJS), version control, CI/CD, and Agile practices. Familiarity with relational and No
  
  SQL databases.
• GIA or G&J Industry Specific Experience and Knowledge
• Familiarity with laboratories, grading, or operational technology environments is preferred but not required.

• Strong object‑oriented design and application architecture knowledge.
• Hands‑on experience with modern web and backend technologies (Spring, Micronaut preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work…