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We are looking for a Senior Security Software Developer that applies subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Frequently contributes to the development of new ideas and methods. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. Leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to process improvements and establishing policies. Frequently represents the organization to external customers/clients. Exercises significant independent judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives. May provide mentoring and guidance to junior level employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads multiple feature development or software applications with internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms, including solution design, analysis, coding, testing, and integration.

• Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on software applications design and development.

• Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with applications design and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.

• Provides domain-specific expertise and overall software applications leadership and perspective to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities.

• Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the software applications design organization.

• Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.

• Typically 6-10 years' experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience in building solutions from the ground up.

• Experience in successful delivery for products to the market

• Proficient in multiple software development tools and languages, with a strong focus on programming with either C/C++, C#, .NetCore, WPF, XAML.

• Experience with unit testing methodologies.

• Understanding of Agile principles needed and experience working in tools like ADO.

• Understanding of design for software applications running on multiple platform such as Windows.

• Good knowledge of the Windows registry, Certificates, file and folder security, local/domain user security and general operating system

• Hands on knowledge on Windows programming (multi-threading, sockets, etc.), and Windows application development

• Skilled in Troubleshooting and resolving complex Application issues

• Self-starter with desire to work across a variety of technology stack and challenges

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

• Experience in overall architecture of software applications for products and solutions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.

• Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at senior management levels.

Preferred

• Prior knowledge with software security principles and cryptography

Plus

• Experience working with ReactJS, Python, Django, GO / Rust, Xamarin

• Some knowledge of the following technologies: WMI, COM, networking,concurrency, databases, code optimization/performance testing

• Experience developing responsive web applications using JS Frameworks, HTML5, CSS

The pay range for this role is$130,700to$205,200USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Long term/short term disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Life insurance

• Generous time off policies, including;

• 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure

• 11 paid holidays

• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.