IT Development - Software Engineer I - Aurora, IL
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Job description
Under general supervision, the Software Engineer (SE) is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions within the field of information technology.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Software Development
o Designs, codes, tests, and debugs software applications based on specific requirements and specifications.
o Develops efficient algorithms, data structures, and application architectures.
- Requirements Analysis
o Collaborates with stakeholders, business analysts, and project managers to gather and understand software requirements.
o Translates these requirements into technical specifications and design documents.
- Coding Implementation
o Writes clean, modular, and efficient code using appropriate programming languages and frameworks.
o Follows coding standards, best practices, and version control practices.
- Testing and Quality Assurance
o Conducts thorough testing of software components, including unit testing, integration testing, and system testing.
o Identifies and fixes defects, ensuring software reliability and performance.
- Deployment and Maintenance
o Collaborates with DevOps teams to deploy and configure software applications in production environments.
o Provides support and troubleshoots issues in live applications.
o Performs software upgrades and maintenance tasks as required.
- Collaboration and Communication
o Collaborates with business analysts and integration engineers, to ensure smooth development processes.
o Communicates project progress, challenges, and solutions effectively to stakeholders.
- Documentation
o Creates and maintains technical documentation, including design documents, and user manuals.
o Ensures the documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible to relevant stakeholders.
- Research and Learning
o Stays up to date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in software engineering.
o Continuously improves technical skills through self-learning, training, and attending conferences or workshops.
- Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
o Analyzes and resolves complex technical issues and challenges in software development.
o Proactively identifies areas of improvement and suggests innovative solutions.
Requirements
- Customer, 2) Focus Initiative, 3) Results Orientation, 4) Teamwork, 5) Technical Expertise and Usage Knowledge Areas, A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. Master's degree in computer science preferred. 1 - 2 years' experience., HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Responsive design, Web API's and RESTful Services, SQL, UI/UX, .NET
Benefits & conditions
- Competitive Salary package ($62K - $78K)
- Minimum 17 days PTO plus at least 10 paid holidays per year
- Shut down period at the end of the year
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- STD, LTD, Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Plan plus company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Recognition
- Company Vacation House in Florida
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment: Hybrid Environment (Office/Remote)
Physical Demands: The person in this position occasionally needs to move about inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position.
Monday - Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM
Travel: Less than 10% of travel is associated with this position.