Sr. Engineer, IS Application Development

About the Role

Participate in all phases of application development projects including feasibility, evaluation, project estimation, requirements recommendations, functional specification, technical/interface design, programming, testing, implementation, and production deployment.

Responsibilities

• Build applications with in-depth understanding of the software development lifecycle, proficiency in appropriate programming languages, and expertise in application development tools. Develop and refine applications to meet project requirements efficiently through deployment.
• Provide field escalated support calls from Helpdesk, Users, IS Managers, and other IS personnel. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with customers and management. Train clients on smaller in-house applications and partner with trainers to develop training programs.
• Research third-party applications to fulfill requirements or determine whether in-house development is warranted. Recommend system solutions by evaluating advantages and disadvantages of custom development and purchased alternatives.
• Develop project plans by estimating timelines, defining scope, and establishing budget constraints. Partner with clients to understand requirements, document processes, and build effective project teams.
• Upskill job knowledge by researching new development technologies and software products; participate in educational opportunities and professional organizations; read professional publications; maintain personal networks. Work with Manager to develop skill-building plans and share knowledge with team members.
• Conduct unit testing to address bugs and ensure consistent functionality per requirements before review by manager or end-users. Collaborate with other team members to test within the development team and coordinate development of test plans with the QA team or end-users as needed.
• Perform any other responsibilities or special projects as assigned by management.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in programming and database design.
• Proven track record of application development in a PC/Windows/networked environment.
• Programming and analytical skills with knowledge of structured programming techniques, rapid application development methodologies, event-driven programming, and relational database design.
• Experience developing applications using the current OS/application development toolset.
• Knowledge of Microsoft web development technologies (Visual Studio, ASP, .NET), HTML, JavaScript/jQuery.
• Preferred experience using Microsoft Exchange APIs, Microsoft Office Add-ins frameworks (COM/Visual Studio Tools for Office), and Windows applications.
• Experience developing and deploying cloud-hosted applications with Microsoft Azure.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Ability to convey thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and verbal form.
• Proven experience with troubleshooting principles, methodologies, and issue resolution techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives or activities and make effective judgments in prioritizing and time allocation in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, etc.).
• IT certifications (preferred).

Pay

Estimated salary range is $160,000 - $180,000. This position is bonus eligible. Compensation decisions within the range depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Flexible spending plan.
• 401K plan.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.