Software Developer– Herndon VA

Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services. Cogent’s facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services globally.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technology/capability gaps, research, develop, and deploy software solutions
• Work with project leads to define sprints and associated deliverables
• Collaborate with other developers to design and optimize code
• Conduct integration, test, bug fixes, and other software maintenance activities
• Perform requirements analysis and proof of concept or prototyping as needed for engineering and design of corporate applications
• Support applications in O&M status by providing enhancements and bug fixes as needed
• Code, test, and debug new software or enhancements to existing software
• Develop user interfaces and applications by setting expectations and feature priorities throughout the development life cycle, determining design methodologies and tool sets, completing programming using languages and software products, and designing and conducting tests
• Integrate platforms leveraging APIs
• Assist in the creation of technical documentation and user guides in support of developed software

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PHP web development experience
• 2+ years of experience with the Laravel Framework
• 2+ years of full-time experience with MySQL and/or MSSQL
• Proficiency with HTML/CSS/JavaScript
• Experience in all phases of SDLC, OO analysis and design, and revision control systems
• Ability to converse with end-users, gather requirements, and provide feedback in plain non-technical English
• Ability to structure a software project (UI / API / DB)
• Ability to write clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation
• At least 2 years of Computer Science college education or similar studies
• Outstanding customer service and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Capable of writing and presenting detailed documentation

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Stock options
• Employee Assistance Program

Most benefits take effect within 30 days of employment, and some require a waiting period.

Pay

[Starting / Initial] Base Salary Pay Range: $80,000-$110,000/yr. Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently remains in a sitting/stationary position during the workday
• Operates a computer and performs desk-based computer tasks continually, frequently viewing a computer screen

This is an in-office position.