Software Engineer In Mauritius Jobs in Henderson, NV

Basic Purpose
Provides advanced technical expertise and guidance in the architecture, design, programming, testing, documentation and implementation of complex computer applications and systems. Evaluates software packages, provides recommendations to management and business clients, and identifies best technology solutions. Identifies future needs for key technologies and techniques and develops plans for adoption. Serves as a technical lead within the application development organization and is a subject matter expert for the team in one or more business critical skillsets.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Acts as the technical lead for highly complex projects related to the development of new systems, architecture, applications or technology capabilities in support of business goals. Holds primary technical responsibility for software development of business-critical applications and integration processes. Commands proficiency in skills required to achieve desired technical and business outcomes.
Performs project planning, system analysis, software design and coding, testing, documentation, implementation and research activities as necessary for software engineering projects.
Provides technical leadership to staff; directs work of software engineers and various analysts in the completion of assigned projects as needed. Plans, schedules and assigns work based on established priorities.
Oversees software development and ensures conformance to performance optimization and interoperability standards and requirements. Ensures adherence to secure development of lifecycle practices and policies.
Acts as the subject matter expert and consults with clients on company's IT strategy and business requirements.
Collaborates with IT teams from applications and infrastructure to identify technology deficiencies and improvement opportunities in practices and procedures.
Coaches and mentors other team members in technical matters, software development practices, project management techniques and security implementations.
Stays current with industry standards techniques for software development, and applies them to development, testing, integration and reporting processes where appropriate.
Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in management information systems (MIS), computer science, or related technical field and ten years of experience in business software application design, development, integration and/or installation.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of:
• Advanced understanding of system development lifecycle within an enterprise.
• Advanced technical expertise developing within modern programming languages such as .NET (C#), Java, or Python.
• Advanced knowledge of programming, integration and application security models; and proficiency with a variety of software development tools.
• Experience in the industry, or in an environment whose scope, size and complexity are comparable.
• Expert knowledge of open systems object design methodologies, architecture methodologies, security practices and integration techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of relational database technology, structured analysis concepts, and software design patterns.
• Business analysis aptitude including communications and interpersonal skills enabling an understanding of client's needs
• Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in Oracle and Microsoft SQL database development.
• Understanding of company's existing IT environment and of applicable company policies, practices, and procedures.
Demonstrated skills such as:
• Effective project management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Experience integrating large, disconnected enterprise-class systems in a robust, fault-tolerant manner consistent with industry standards.
• Able to work in a zero-code-ownership environment where the team members can modify any source file at any time. An expert understanding of deployment topologies (i.e. ensuring secure, highly available systems).
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Availability for periodic on-call responsibilities.
• Experience integrating Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) solutions within an environment with strong change and release management processes and procedures.
Equipment and Applications
PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
General office environment. No special physical demands required.
**NOTE: THE COMPANY MAY FILL THE POSITION(S) AT A LOWER LEVEL DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES**
About Us
NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.
About the Team
NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.