Software Development Software Engineer Jobs in Alaska

Job Description Please note that candidates must reside in Alaska to qualify for remote work. PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Software Engineer will define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain software applications in support of the achievement of business requirements. This includes writing, coding, testing, and analyzing software programs and applications.

The Software Engineer will also research, design, document, and modify software and specifications throughout the production life cycle. Duties and Responsibilities: Design, develop, document, analyze, create, test and modify computer systems, programs and integrations. Research, identify, analyze, and fulfill requirements of all internal and external program users.

Design, run and monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging. Develop and maintain user manuals and guidelines. Train end users to operate new or modified programs.

Conduct research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts. FACTOR 1: Technical and Operational Knowledge Junior Enterprise Software Engineer: 1+ years AS400 or IBMi Development work experience or 12 credits of AS400 or IBMi academic experience. Enterprise Software Engineer: 2+ years AS400 or IBMi Development experience.

Senior Enterprise Software Engineer: 5+ years AS400 or IBMi Development experience Ability to: Recognize and resolve system related problems; troubleshoot and debug code written by incumbent or others, work independently and make necessary decisions throughout the systems process within department guidelines. FACTOR 2: Analytical Skills and Impact Ability to analyze business requirements and turn them into technical requirements, and develop solutions. Must have the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with a strong customer service orientation.

Must be able to independently manage a heavy workload. FACTOR 3: Supervision and Control Is supervised by the Supervisor, Applications. Has no direct reports.

Must be able to mentor and share knowledge with other developers on new technologies. FACTOR 4: Communication Has strong communication skills. Able to explain complex concepts to end users, and train end users on software.

Must be able to write documentation for end users or other technical personnel. FACTOR 5: Working Conditions Position is located in Anchorage in a corporate environment. On call availability for 7-days on a rotating basis.

Work is sedentary and incumbent functions in a corporate office environment. Must have dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other computer components. Minimum Qualifications Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in the field of business administration, computer science, accounting, or management information systems is required.

Related professional experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Work Experience Junior Enterprise Software Engineer: 1+ years AS400 or IBMi Development experience or 12 credits of AS400 or IBMi academic experience. Enterprise Software Engineer: 2+ years AS400 or IBMi Development experience.

Senior Enterprise Software Engineer: 5+ years AS400 or IBMi Development experience Preferred Qualifications Experience preferred in one or more of the following technologies/platforms: Web services (SOAP, REST) IBM AS400 (cpf, db2, qsh, sysadmin) PHP Advanced SQL The above reflects only the more significant details for the performance of the job and is not intended to be all inclusive. Additional Required Information Please include any REQUIRED AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS in your APPLICANT PROFILE and/or RESUME. If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full- or part-time.

Your application will be closely reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. Contact Information Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department E-Mail: arjobinfo@akrr.com Phone: 907-265-2220 Mailing Address: P.O

Box 107500, Anchorage, AK 99510-7500 Street Address: 327 West Ship Creek, Anchorage, AK Fax Number: (907) 265-2542 Alaska Railroad Corporation is an equal opportunity employer WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov. For applicant password assistance please visit:https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword