Software Engineer

Position Summary

Carver companies is seeking a capable Software Engineer to develop and maintain software solutions for organizational challenges. Reporting to the IT Director, this role involves understanding existing systems, designing, building, and maintaining integrations, internal websites, and tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Closely collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs, opportunities, and pain points.
• Act as a subject matter expert on existing system capabilities and operations.
• Identify and analyze solutions, guiding the organization on the effort, cost, and risk for off-the-shelf, third-party custom development, or internal development.
• Establish a formal development arm of Carver IT from the ground up, setting conventions, standards, and procedures.
• Build and maintain internal web applications, dashboards, software integrations, automations, and productivity tools.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for systems architecture, configurations, and procedures.
• Lead or support technology implementation projects, ensuring timelines and goals are met.
• Write clean, well-documented code and internal-facing websites.
• Use REST APIs to integrate internal tools with existing systems and data sources.
• Deploy and manage applications on Azure, including cloud hosting, storage, and related services.
• Manage source code, branching, and releases using GitHub.
• Take ownership of existing BASE44 application prototypes, assess risks, and determine requirements for long-term support and stability.
• Evaluate and provide end-user guidance on AI tools such as Claude and ChatGPT to enhance employee productivity.
• Participate in cybersecurity incident response, information security compliance, and certification.
• Aid in IT Backup Disaster Recovery planning, testing, and documentation.
• May require participation in after-hours or on-call support for critical systems.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 2+ years of experience in development.
• Proficiency in Python for backend development and scripting.
• Experience using REST APIs to export, transform, and load data between systems.
• Hands-on experience with Azure (App Services, storage, or similar).
• Familiarity with Docker for containerization and deployment.
• Experience deploying web apps via IIS on Windows Server, Azure Web Services, or Base44.
• Version control with GitHub, including branching strategies and pull requests.
• Scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) for automation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.

Preferred Experience

• Solid understanding of information security principles and practices.
• Relevant certifications.
• Practical experience integrating AI/LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic) into applications.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with authentication/SSO systems (OAuth, SAML, LDAP).
• Strong understanding of Windows and/or Linux server environments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds (e.g., project files or office supplies).
• Ability to view computer screens and printed materials with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Required use of PPE (hard hat, safety vest, steel-toe boots, life vest) in operational areas.
• Occasional travel to job sites may be required.