Senior Software Engineer, Exstream
About the role
Provides application software development services or technical support typically in a defined project. Develops program logic for new applications or analyzes and modifies logic in existing applications. Codes, tests, debugs, documents, implements and maintains software applications. Analyzes requirements, and maintains, tests and integrates application components. Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented.
Responsibilities
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications and implementations
- Create, develop and maintain systems designs by preparing design layouts, modifying existing designs and assisting in identifying design discrepancies using design tools
- Create navigation structures and information designs; construct prototypes, storyboards, and mockups to effectively communicate design to business analysts & Enterprise Architecture team
- Perform user experience activities on projects as necessary
- Perform code reviews and collaborate with peer designers / developers on project work
- Provide limited system support and maintenance for the existing systems in the Application Development Services area
- Guide and lead offshore development on projects as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferred advance degree in relevant discipline
- 8 to 10 years of experience in the Information Technology (IT) discipline
- 5+ years of full systems development lifecycle experience building custom web applications using JavaScript, HTML5
- 5 to 7 years of experience defining and documenting business and technical requirements, developing and testing software for corporations (financial/insurance sector preferred)
- Experience with OpenText Exstream, MySQL
- Must have experience in working with internal resources and be flexible to utilize an offshore delivery center operating in a time zone different from the primary work location
- Must have experience directing and supervising third-party suppliers in the fulfillment of Projects or application support
- Must have experience with establishing operational and process controls to measure and verify that established processes, procedures and audit controls are followed
- Must have experience monitoring and managing SLAs and exceeding customer expectations with large volumes of requests
- Must have exceptional intellectual, professional, and interpersonal agility with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Progressive experience in information technology with emphasis in Software Development and Quality Assurance
Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience in software development methodologies (e.g., waterfall, agile, prototyping, rapid application development)
- Proven ability to work across multiple functional teams in the creation of an application development and support process
- Maintain an effective approach on problem solving, multi-tasking, coordinating and scheduling in accordance with the Project Plan to ensure visibility and predictability
- Resolve escalated technical issues
- Identify and interact with Business Relationship Management and Project Management Office to ensure their needs are being met by the project design
- Work with outside vendors on projects, establishing technical requirements and standards for outside product development
- Familiar with code management, defect management, ticket and project management tools
- Familiar with cloud technology, data management requirements
- Strong process management & project management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with all business functions and build strong business partnerships
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex issues
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to interact professionally with customers and vendors
- Passion for change and continual improvement and ability to effectively lead/drive change
Skills
- Proven ability to work across multiple functional teams in the creation of an application development and support process
- Maintain an effective approach on problem solving, multi-tasking, coordinating and scheduling in accordance with the Project Plan to ensure visibility and predictability
- Resolve escalated technical issues
- Identify and interact with Business Relationship Management and Project Management Office to ensure their needs are being met by the project design
- Work with outside vendors on projects, establishing technical requirements and standards for outside product development
- Familiar with code management, defect management, ticket and project management tools
- Familiar with cloud technology, data management requirements
- Strong process management & project management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with all business functions and build strong business partnerships
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex issues
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to interact professionally with customers and vendors
- Passion for change and continual improvement and ability to effectively lead/drive change
Benefits
Employee Benefits & Well-Being
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Incentives
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services