Software Engineer

Primary Function

The Software Engineer is responsible for analysis, designing, developing, deploying, and monitoring business applications and enterprise systems with built-in quality in mind. Solutions are primarily developed using Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP, PeopleCode, PeopleTools, SQL, and SQR. The Software Engineer will serve as developer and quality specialist working closely with cross-functional members of an Agile Delivery team. You will also participate in the review and selection of new technology and changes to existing solutions.

Essential Functions

• System Analysis and Design
• Collaborates with Agile Delivery team, Product Owner and Solution Management in designing and creating solutions that meets customer needs.
• Provides analysis of problems and recommends solutions.
• Creates technical specifications and coding logic flowcharts in compliance with secure coding standards.
• Serves as developer and quality specialist working closely with cross-functional members of an Agile Delivery team.
• Improves operations by conducting systems analysis; recommending changes in policies and procedures.
• System Coding, Testing and Implementation
• Writes clean well thought out design and code with an emphasis on quality, simplicity, and maintainability.
• Works within established procedures and tools to develop, test, code review, implement, and maintain application software while focusing on best practice application security throughout the code life-cycle.
• Communicates effectively and partners well with other disciplines of the Agile team to deliver high quality solutions from vision to deployment and long term solution stability.
• Showcases completed features/stories to IT and Business Stakeholders at the end of each Sprint.
• Delivers high-quality systems to clients, focusing on customer satisfaction and client relationships.
• Follows coding standards and ensures compliance through team development and code reviews.
• Confirms program compliance to operational standards by conducting system testing; verifying program sequence and evaluating coding.
• Generates statistics and write reports for management and/or team members on the status of the programming process.
• Develops and maintains documentation including technical documents, design documents, user manuals and guidelines.
• Recommends, designs and implements software improvements and system upgrades.
• Participates in building high-quality multi-system platforms with software implementation best practices and effective use of programming resources.
• Participates in technology opportunities above and beyond required training.
• Mentors developers within the team through knowledge-sharing presentations and both formal and informal training programs.
• Operations Support
• Works with vendors to help ensure efficient implementation/integration of new software products or systems and for resolution of any adaptation issues.
• Collaborates with network administrators, systems analysts, and software engineers to ensure proper resolution of applications/systems issues.
• Designs, runs and monitors applications/systems performance for the purposes of process improvement, error correction, isolating potential issues, and system debugging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years Object Oriented programming experience in Java, PeopleCode, Apex or equivalent.
• 2+ years Web development and scripting programming experience in JavaScript, PHP or equivalent.
• Experience with PeopleTools, Salesforce Tools, SQR, Test Framework, Automation and Monitoring, Web Services, SQL and Oracle.
• Experience with Agile Development, BDD/ATDD, or related agility lifecycle methodologies is required.
• Ability to learn new concepts, adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Self-starter, accountable, independent, and can mentor developers within the team.
• Knowledge of Blackboard or Higher Education applications desired.

Working Conditions

On-call production support.