Software Engineer

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and review scalable software applications, contributing across the full product lifecycle from technical design and story planning through implementation and execution. Monitor production systems, troubleshoot and resolve issues, communicate progress and blockers, and mentor associate engineers as needed.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field is required, along with at least three years of experience in software design, scalable systems, modern programming languages, and web services. Preferred qualifications include production support and troubleshooting experience, strong SQL skills, architecture and healthcare application experience, and the ability to mentor developers; U.S. citizenship is required.

Skills

• Software Development
• Java
• Python
• JavaScript
• React
• Angular
• Node.js
• SQL
• PL/SQL
• REST
• Web Services
• Cloud Platforms
• Production Support
• Root Cause Analysis
• Agile Scrum
• System Architecture

About this role

Company :
enGen
Job Description :
JOB SUMMARY
*CANDIDATE MUST BE US Citizen (due to contractual/access requirements)*
This job is an integral member of an agile software engineer team responsible for building complex scalable software applications across all digital channels to serve our customers. The position will be responsible for taking an enterprise-wide, architectural view of the solutions and the technical execution of products using the technical stack that best meets the needs of the platform. The position, and team, will be involved in every aspect as part of the software application build process from idea generation, business analysis, technical design and software development using the latest technologies and design patterns. The candidate will help to monitor production jobs, identify and address production issues timely, and recommend/implement proactive resolutions for potential production problems. Issue resolution will require root cause analysis, data analysis, debugging, data fixes and reprocessing with the understanding of process flows. The ideal candidate will have production support experience and be willing to work nonstandard hours if necessary. The job requires strict ownership and attention to detail. Flexibility with work time and team collaboration is essential.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The job is responsible for designing and creating engineering specifications for software applications and programs.
Responsible for designing & writing code that adheres to coding standards. Perform code reviews.
Responsible for idea generation, exploring and implementing appropriate technical solutions to achieve the required product features, as well as monitoring technical process against project plan while safeguarding functionality, scalability and performance.
A part of an agile work team and responsible for participating in all scrum ceremonies, assisting in sprint planning and completing required sprints in the development through final execution of software applications/programs. Communicate any issues/blockers to the Scrum Master in a timely manner.
Drive story creation (i.e. DoD, Acceptance Criteria, estimation). Creates Tasks for their stories in applicable software (ex: RTC or Jira), and updates status and assignment accordingly.
Monitor work against production schedule and provide progress updates and report any issues or technical difficulties to lead developers on a regular basis.
Mentor other associate software engineers as needed.
Other duties as assigned or requested.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Closely Related Field
Preferred
Master's Degree in in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Related Field
EXPERIENCE
Required
3 years of Proficiency in design and analysis of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns in the building and deploying of scalable; highly available systems
To Include
3 years of Experience in at least one modern programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, ACE, IIB/ITX, Informatica preferred), and experience with at
least two of the following: React, Angular v4+, NodeJS, NoSQL databases, HTML5, CSS, Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services.
3 years of Understanding of web services technologies such as REST, HTTPS, JSON
Preferred
5 years of Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Java, Python (Django/Flask), C/C++, C#, Objective C, JavaScript, or Go
Production support experience including root cause analysis, data analysis, understanding log files, and monitoring/addressing processing issues
Strong SQL and/or PL/SQL skills
Strong troubleshooting skills
Ability to lead other developers and small technical initiatives
1-3 years of Cognos development experience
To Include
5 years of Experience defining system architectures and exploring technical feasibility trade-offs for optimizing short term execution while planning for long term technical capabilities
5 years of Experience working with a variety of technology systems, designing solutions or developing applications in healthcare
5 years of Experience translating design mockups, prototypes and user stories into working applications
5 years of Ability to produce code that is fault-tolerant, efficient, and maintainable
LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS
Required
None
Preferred
None
SKILLS
Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast paced environment
Have experience working with agile methodology of scrum
Interest and ability to learn other programming languages as needed
Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, unit testing, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
Strong track record in designing and implementing large scale consumer facing applications
Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
Demonstrated passion for user experience and improving usability
Experience and willingness to mentor junior engineers and help develop their skills and leadership
Languages (Other than English)
None
Travel Required
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office Based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Rarely
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Occasionally
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Rarely
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Never
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
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