Senior Software Engineer

MAJOR PURPOSE:

Works on a product team and supports product design by planning its work, coordinating with others, and writing and testing code to deliver functionality for the complete product or products it supports. This level
designs complex/significant parts of a system/sub-system or works on a complete product of a broad scope and solves well-defined problems with little guidance. May act as a work lead, providing technical coaching to other engineers and support personnel; Recognized as an expert user of critical
technology; develops new software functionality for product development.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Develops, codes, configures, and tests programs and systems
• Evaluates and implements enhancement design solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance of software applications
• Analyzes assignments and determines software specifications that must be fulfilled to achieve objectives
• Executes necessary documentation, as directed, or needed
• Collaborates with other relevant stakeholders and team members to ensure that features meet business needs
• Follows industry-standard agile software design methodology for development and documentation
• Mentors junior software engineers on the team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Technical Skills & Knowledge
Specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Excellence in verbal and written communication forms with emphasis on persuasive communication, tact and negotiation. (Performs more complex functions, understands principles, may teach others.)
• Ability to analyze, translate, and define business requirements into technical solutions. (Performs more complex functions, understands principles, may teach others.)
• Ability to apply engineering principles and concepts for designs. (Performs more complex functions, understands principles, may teach others.)
• Ability to manage many competing priorities/requests in a fast-paced environment (Performs more complex functions, understands principles, may teach others.)

Education

Formal education or training required to perform the essential functions of the job. Includes degrees, certifications, licenses and/or, registration requirements.

• Degree in an Engineering/Technology discipline or equivalent experience. (University Degree (4 years or equivalent))
• Degree in an Information Technology discipline or equivalent experience. (University Degree (4 years or equivalent))

Relevant work experiences

Type and amount of experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. May include specific roles and/or an understanding of a particular function, organization, industry, or product line.

• Product design, test and/or analysis experience. (4 - 7 years)
• Previous experience in programming/software development. (4 - 7 years)
• Software development processes experience. (4 - 7 years)
• Participating in Agile Development (4 - 7 years)
• Experience working in an Agile Environment (4 - 7 years)

Recommended Skills

• Agile Methodology
• Business Requirements
• Communication
• Formal Learning
• Information Technology
• Language Translation