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The Software Engineer is responsible for application development and coding, unit testing, system support, and documentation. The incumbent designs, modifies, develops, writes and implements software programming applications and components; supports and/or installs software applications and components; works from written specifications and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job and maintains documentation of process flow. He/She works closely with other software developers and technical professionals.

• Designs, develops, tests and delivers software solutions using one or more commercial languages as well as open source tools.
• Develops and delivers software in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Manages projects while accepting responsibility over a specialized area.
• Provides clear communication to stakeholders, setting expectations.
• Engages with key stakeholders to ensure requirements, schedules and all expectations are understood by the development team and stakeholders for assigned software solutions and software maintenance.
• Develops and executes automated unit testing for all assigned software solutions.
• Supports infrastructure and network teams in analysis and resolution of issues that are software solution related.
• Performs all functions necessary to take software solutions from planning to implementation.
• Escalates appropriately, if deadlines are in danger of being missed.
• Coordinates with management to ensure identification of appropriate schedules, goals, design criteria, methodology, etc.
• Shares knowledge, lessons learned and best practices among the team.
• Supports and guides the delivery of software solutions.
• Provides appropriate documentation.
• Follows all defined software solution methods, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

• Superb knowledge of the Atlassian suite of products (Bitbucket/JIRA/CONFLUENCE etc.) or similar tools.
• Expert knowledge in at least 2 domains or technologies.
• Intermediate competency in most domains or technologies used in teams.
• Keen ability to anticipate software malfunctions and quickly identify solutions.
• Largely self-directed.
• May provide direction to individuals or small teams.
• Influences associated teams for best practices and decisions.
• Ability to break multi-week objectives into tasks.
• Ability to decompose tasks and provide definition for others.
• Ability to improve team productivity.
• Knowledge to assist with recruitment of associate/junior level positions.
• Superior ability to manage projects to deadlines while avoiding undue time crunch for self and project team.
• Well-respected and viewed as a key contributor cross-functionally.
• Influences and builds consensus across diverse teams.
• Can articulate core controls and requirements to business units.
• Proactive in developing actionable programs that drive improvements and increase productivity/revenue/customer value.
• Ability to mentor and coach junior team members effectively and create a positive learning environment.
• Can set measurable objectives.
• Works with minimal supervision (bi-weekly check-ins).
• Expert skills in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e‑mail and presentation software.
• Willingness to travel locally, regionally and nationwide up to 10% of the time.
• Spoken and written fluency in English.

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, Software Development, Mathematics or a related field OR additional experience above the minimum will be considered in lieu of the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience as a software engineer or similar IT role or related field.
• IT certification in Java, C, Objective‑C, C++, Perl & Python or similar formats preferred.

$91,165 - $130,235. Salary is the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on experience, education, geographic location and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for bonuses or commissions.

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