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This individual will be responsible for leading development efforts toward the creation, implementation, and support of existing and next-generation software solutions. The Software Engineer IV will analyze, design, program, debug, and modify software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked, or Internet-related computer programs. This role is responsible for interacting with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications in an Agile/Scrum environment.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gathers and writes technical requirements for complex stories, features, and epics. Authors technical designs.
• Codes web applications across domains following specifications and using the appropriate tools. Identifies best practices and guides other team members in the implementation of best practices.
• Generates supporting unit test as well as system test specifications and implementations. Builds the automated test framework, drives best practices, and troubleshoots issues.
• Maintains, modifies, and improves existing applications.
• Recognizes when a broad solution is needed based on trends/root causes and recommends solutions.
• Contributes to and may lead project document reviews and design/code reviews.
• Ensures adherence to IT Control Policies throughout design, development, and testing.
• Proactively works with cross-functional teams. Builds and maintains good business relationships that help drive ideas and solutions.
• Proactively engages team to review ideas, solutions, issues, and/or concerns.
• Applies AGILE concepts and works collaboratively and closely with QA in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Trains and mentors new/junior teammates and coordinate the activities within the larger team.

COMPETENCIES:

• Proficient with multiple technologies and may have some understanding of architectural principles.
• Identifies, implements, and applies best practices. Is the “go to” person on the team.
• Defines how the work should be done; provides intelligent alternatives to the status quo. Sells and drives ideas. Owns issues and can work effectively inside and outside of the team to influence and drive results.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and possesses a proven track record of high quality deliverables.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to technical staff and is able to work effectively with cross-functional departments with varying degrees of technical experience.
• Understands and is able to explain up and downstream impacts across products, teams, and the organization.
• Constructively challenges the status quo; develops, proposes, and supports the implementation of innovative and creative solutions. Iterates and improves across multiple business domains.
• Displays flexibility in adapting to changing conditions and helps lead others through change.
• Leads by example, promotes a common purpose, and is a catalyst for success.
• Thinks strategically, displays a high degree of emotional maturity, and demonstrates a positive outlook.
• Strong team player, makes a valuable contribution to team objectives, displays trust and mutual understanding, accepts constructive feedback, and handles confrontation constructively.
• Possesses a broad understanding of Agile/LEAN principles and the ability to apply the AGILE methodology; competent AGILE team member.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in software development.
• BS Degree in Computer Science.
• Post-graduate degree preferred.
• Prior experience working in an AGILE/SCRUM environment.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team on multiple overlapping projects.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large projects.
• Strong Java developer
• Object Oriented Design and Development skills, including understanding of common design patterns.
• Some experience with Containerization and container orchestration.
• Some experience with AWS cloud service
• Web application, Client/server programming experience.
• Restful and SOAP services
• Relation Database & SQL Experience
• Basic understanding of some networking protocols [TCP, HTTP, FTP, SSH, SSL] and interfaces.
• Linux / UNIX
• Code versioning – svn , git, etc.
• Build tools – maven , gradle,

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate-based authentication, cryptography
• Experience in System integration/ B2B integrations / SCM / MMIS / ERP development or integration is a plus.
• EDI Experience is a plus
• Exposure to UI framework like Angular is a plus
• SSL and java cryptography programming experience.
• Load testing using any toolset.
• Functional and behavioral testing using any toolset
• Exposure to CICD process using Jenkins/ hudson, bamboo or something similar.
• Spring is a plus
• Familiarity with centralized log management solution
• Data analytics is a plus
• Team player with a good attitude