Sr. Software Engineer (Applications)

Position Overview

As a Sr. Software Engineer (Applications), you will work with and be mentored by a talented group of engineers in a fast-moving, collaborative Agile development environment. In this role, you will plan, design, develop, and test software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products, including cloud-based or internet-related tools.

Employment Type

• Full time
• Regular

Salary

• $124,370 - $176,400

Location Type

• [Information not provided]

Position Responsibilities

• Works within a defined software life cycle development process.
• Understands requirements and processes.
• Participates in and leads software design reviews.
• Creates software design documentation according to software process requirements.
• Implements coding according to coding standards.
• Writes unit tests and validates software according to the process.
• Contributes to process improvement efforts.
• Delivers work on time according to agreed completion dates and project schedule & budget.
• Supports and derives algorithm design from detailed software requirements.
• Works closely with multiple teams of software developers, reusing developed software to support different programs.
• Operates in a continuous learning environment and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
• Demonstrates methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead).
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum 8 - 12 years of relevant experience in Windows or Linux application software development.
• Object Oriented Design experience is required.
• Expertise in one of the following: C# .Net, Java, C++, and/or Web UI.
• Experienced writing unit tests and debugging code.
• Experienced with formal and structured lifecycle development processes.
• Experienced with Agile Software Development Process Management.
• Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills are required.
• Demonstrated familiarity with source code configuration management tools such as SVN and Git, as well as familiarity with IDEs and debuggers.
• Willingness to travel locally (Occasionally).

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience with Android, iOS, or React/Redux web development is preferred.
• Experience with FitNesse test framework is preferred, as is experience with UAS, drones, or robotics.
• Demonstrates understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, databases, and operating systems. Basic knowledge of networking is preferred.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Demonstrates effective listening, questioning, clarifying, and summarizing skills to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Demonstrates understanding of the system design one is working on and understands the role that assigned tasks play in the system.
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration, and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant).
• Required to stand and sit for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent).

Company Information

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