Core Responsibilities
- Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements. Conducts analysis to determine integration needs.
- Designs new software and web applications, supports applications under development, and customizes current applications. Assists with the software update process for existing applications, and roll-outs of software releases.
- Participates in training representatives and operations staff on internally developed software applications.
- Researches, writes and edits documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports.
- Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products. Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.
- Provides technical leadership throughout the design process and guidance with regards to practices, procedures and techniques. Serves as a guide and mentor for junior-level Software Development Engineers.
- Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements.
- Displays in-depth knowledge of engineering methodologies, concepts, skills, and their application in the area of specified engineering specialty.
- Displays in-depth knowledge of, and ability to apply, process design and redesign skills. Presents and defends architectural, design, and technical choices to internal audiences.
- Displays knowledge of, and ability to apply, project management skills.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
Qualifications: Advanced knowledge of the following technologies
- Scripting languages - Python, Go, NodeJS, PHP and/or PERL
- MVC frameworks - Django, Flask, Express, Zend, etc.
- Javascript frameworks - AngularJS, jQuery, Bootstrap, ExtJS etc.
- Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) – MySQL or Oracle
- Web Services – RESTful, SOAP, etc.
- Linux – Redhat and/or similar environments
- Version control systems, GIT, SVN or similar
- Experience with Network Protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP, etc.
- Proven analytical, problem solving and organizational ability
- Experience in NoSQL storage solutions a plus – MongoDB, CouchBase, Cassandra, Redis
- Experience with additional technologies such as RabbitMQ, ElasticSearch, Apache Solr, Apache Kafka
- A self-starter, demonstrating personal initiative and willingly assumes responsibility
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