Senior Software Engineer

You'll work with full stack technologies as we solve some of the biggest challenges facing the organizations we serve. You will be expected to approach technical decisions pragmatically to ensure the value of the work is top priority. You'll demonstrate a strong aptitude for learning new skills as well as sharing and teaching areas of your expertise. You'll play an integral role in impacting team culture, practice, and engagement.

• Participate in all aspects of the SDLC
• Collaborate with product managers, other engineers, and domain experts to design and develop applications
• Collaborate with network engineers to ensure that the value applications are designed for is achieved
• Create software development documentation
• Contribute to troubleshooting and technical support
• As an experienced engineer of the development team, assign or assist in the allocation of work to team members
• Create and maintain software applications wile modeling industry best practices and standards (i.e., fixing bugs, developing new features, writing tests, code review, etc.)
• Identify root causes of complex issues while communicating the benefits and drawback of different approaches
• Actively contribute to empowerment of the team (e.g., Mentor less experienced team members, spread internal system knowledge, assist team members in delivering solutions as needed, etc.), LIS consistently provides information technology, strategic direction and forward-thinking solutions that are vital to the smooth and efficient operation of Ohio's legislative processes serving the citizens of Ohio.

Our Guiding Principles:

• The first responsibility of Legislative Information Systems (LIS) is to the legislative organizations we support. Our work is vital to the smooth and efficient operation of Ohio's governmental processes and to the State's citizens. We work efficiently while reducing risk to our customers.
• We prioritize operations and service uptime, minimizing the impact of outages.
• Our customers consider LIS a trusted advisor and rely on us for knowledgeable assistance on all technical needs.
• We communicate openly and honestly to build trust and confidence. Our customers and peers understand what we are doing and how it will affect them.
• We know that our best work comes through teamwork. We show others respect. We invite and encourage input from anyone who can help us do our jobs more effectively and efficiently.
• Our systems and legislative data are maintained in a safe and secure manner to provide data integrity.
• We adhere to fiscally responsible principles in IT spending, ensuring the greatest value for taxpayer money.

Do you have experience in Version control?, Human Skills:

• Strong communication skills - written, verbal, listening and questioning
• Ability to convey ideas from analysis to synthesis
• Problem Solver - focuses on the underlying issue, rather than just executing a task focuses on the underlying issue
• Self-starter, initiative, drive, willingness to engage in improving the team
• Continuous learning mindset
• Collaborative

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of object oriented languages and/or relational database design
• Degree in technology or equivalent education and related work experience
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new technologies and receive guidance from senior team members
• Experience with modern programming languages (java, python, ruby, javascript), CSS, HTML, source control software (GIT), and configuration management practices
• Knowledge of Django, vue, postgres, React, and spring boot
• Proficient in writing unit tests (Junit/Pytest/Jest)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of a key-value store technology (Redis)
• Knowledge of CI pipelines (GitLab CI or similar)
• Knowledge of Docker

3.73.7 out of 5 stars 2477 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207 $100,000 - $120,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• 457(b)
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually

Dependent on experience and interview process

WELLNESS BENEFITS

At LIS, we strive to offer competitive benefits that support you throughout your career with us so you can plan for today and the future. We offer a comprehensive state benefits package including:

MEDICAL COVERAGE

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits

DENTAL, VISION AND BASIC LIFE INSURANCE

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period

LEAVE

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave
• Disability and bereavement leave

OHIO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary., When you join our team, you'll experience the flexibility, autonomy, trust and collaboration we believe creates a safe, innovative, and thriving environment. After all, we've hired you not only for the skills and experiences you possess today, but also where you'll grow tomorrow.
• Collaborative environment
• Continuous learning + education and conference allocation
• Business casual dress code

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.