Associate Software Application Engineer Jobs in Utah

Job Summary:
Utah Retirement Systems (URS) provides benefits for state and other Utah public employees, and they are seeking a C# Software Developer or Senior C# Software Developer. The role involves performing complex technical duties related to the functioning of business and computer software systems, managing system implementations, and developing program and system design and coding specifications.
Responsibilities:
• Consistently write, and code software programs and applications according to specifications
• Coordinates the development effort with the proper stakeholders to insure accurate, efficient, and secure production processing.
• Meets and coordinates with stakeholders to determine system requirements and objectives.
• Performs on‑going user training.
• Investigates, identifies, and defines system problems, resolves issues and creates beneficial enhancements.
• Run and monitor software performance tests for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating improvement, and general debugging.
• Documents system and user requirements using techniques such as flow charts, diagrams, specifications etc.
• Determines requirements for system implementation including interoperability with other systems, both manual and automated, and data conversions
• Designs data base files; determines file content needs, size and characteristics, etc.
• Identifies system and file security needs and levels of confidentiality.
• Coordinates with users and management, all deployment of new or modified programs and systems.
• Monitors their own work priorities, schedules, and assignments.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Performs other related duties as required
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or equivalent; AND five (5) years of progressively responsible software application experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or Software Engineering; and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience working as a systems analyst; at least two (2) years of supervisory or project management experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expert programming knowledge in languages such as Pick Basic, Java, and C#.
• Advanced knowledge of data structures and storage with data systems such as UniVerse, Oracle, and MS SQL Server.
• Extensive skills in requirement gathering, organization, and project planning and management.
• Extensive problem-solving skills, ability to debug software code identify issues, and implement solutions.
• Considerable knowledge of Information System development methodologies and applications.
• Systems analysis and design concepts both structured and object oriented.
• Batch, on-line distributive, and desktop systems.
• Experience with information system management concepts, methods, and standards for project control; such as Entity relationship modeling, data flow diagramming and computations and algorithms common to system analysis and design.
• Calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages.
• Apply concepts of basic algebra.
• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, legal documents, professional journals, technical procedures, or regulations.
• Write reports, business correspondence, software requirements, and procedure manuals.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with professionals, vendors, department heads, co‑workers and the public.
• Have a high degree of self-motivation and experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Prioritize work.
• Perform within deadlines.
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently.
• Multi-task by handling a variety of duties in a timely and efficient manner.
• Follow through with assignments.
• Deal effectively with stress caused by workload and time deadlines.
• Must have an expert knowledge in .NET Framework specifically C#, MVC, Web Api.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, relational database design, SQL, and performance tuning.
• Familiar with Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture and Application Security.
• Experience with Unit Testing.
• Must have a solid working knowledge of the Visual Studio IDE and Team Foundation Server.
• Experience with Reporting and Web Services, XML, Json,  Cascading Style Sheets.
• Must be able to train and/or mentor existing staff in the above-mentioned skills.
• Expert knowledge in Microsoft .NET Framework and C# specifically WPF, MVVM, and Web Api.
• Experience with Unit and Integration Testing.
• Familiar with Visual Studio and Team Foundation Server.
• Understanding of Software Architecture and Application Security.
Preferred:
• Specific experience in systems analysis, design and programming preferred.
• Specific experience in systems design and programming preferred.
• Experience with SQL Server Reporting Service preferred.
• Knowledge of institutional investment management principles and practices and platforms (DTC, SWIFT, FIX, OASYS, CTM) preferred.
Company:
Utah Retirement Systems provides retirement and insurance services. Founded in 1963, the company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.