Enterprise Software Engineer

The Software Engineer will define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain software applications in support of the achievement of business requirements. This includes writing, coding, testing, and analyzing software programs and applications. The Software Engineer will also research, design, document, and modify software and specifications throughout the production life cycle., Design, develop, document, analyze, create, test and modify computer systems, programs and integrations.

Research, identify, analyze, and fulfill requirements of all internal and external program users.

Design, run and monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging.

Develop and maintain user manuals and guidelines. Train end users to operate new or modified programs.

Conduct research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.

FACTOR 1: Technical and Operational Knowledge, Normal Retirement Age is age 65, however, the plan allows one to retire as early as age 60. The formula for a monthly Normal Retirement Benefits is 2% x Final Average Earnings x all Credited Service.

Junior Enterprise Software Engineer: 1+ years AS400 or IBMi Development work experience or 12 credits of AS400 or IBMi academic experience.

Enterprise Software Engineer: 2+ years AS400 or IBMi Development experience.

Senior Enterprise Software Engineer: 5+ years AS400 or IBMi Development experience

Ability to: Recognize and resolve system related problems; troubleshoot and debug code written by incumbent or others, work independently and make necessary decisions throughout the systems process within department guidelines.

FACTOR 2: Analytical Skills and Impact

Ability to analyze business requirements and turn them into technical requirements, and develop solutions. Must have the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with a strong customer service orientation. Must be able to independently manage a heavy workload.

FACTOR 3: Supervision and Control

Is supervised by the Supervisor, Applications. Has no direct reports. Must be able to mentor and share knowledge with other developers on new technologies.

FACTOR 4: Communication

Has strong communication skills. Able to explain complex concepts to end users, and train end users on software. Must be able to write documentation for end users or other technical personnel.

FACTOR 5: Working Conditions

Position is located in Anchorage in a corporate environment. On call availability for 7-days on a rotating basis. Work is sedentary and incumbent functions in a corporate office environment. Must have dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other computer components.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the field of business administration, computer science, accounting, or management information systems is required. Related professional experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Work Experience

Junior Enterprise Software Engineer: 1+ years AS400 or IBMi Development experience or 12 credits of AS400 or IBMi academic experience.

Enterprise Software Engineer: 2+ years AS400 or IBMi Development experience.

Senior Enterprise Software Engineer: 5+ years AS400 or IBMi Development experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience preferred in one or more of the following technologies/platforms:

• Web services (SOAP, REST)
• IBM AS400 (cpf, db2, qsh, sysadmin)
• PHP
• Advanced SQL

The above reflects only the more significant details for the performance of the job and is not intended to be all inclusive., 0-3 Years of Service = 4 Hours >3-15 Years of Service = 6 Hours >15 Years of Service = 8 Hours

Non-Represented Employees 0-3 Years of Service = 6 Hours >3-15 Years of Service = 8 Hours >15 Years of Service = 10 Hours

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Pension plan
• Paid holidays, 401(k) Tax Deferred Savings Plan - Participation is optional. You may enroll once you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Depending on the bargaining unit, there may be an employer match.

457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Participation is optional for non-represented employees.

Insurance and Flexible Spending Plans All plans are optional except the RR Dental Plan for bargaining unit employees.

Health Insurance Plan A comprehensive health insurance plan, self-insured by the ARRC and administered by Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska. Coverage is also available for the employee’s spouse and dependent children. ARRC and the participant share the premium cost. Bargaining unit employees are Eligibility after 90 days, and non-represented employees are eligible as of the date of hire.

The Railroad offers a Prefered Provider Organization plan (PPO Blue Essentials) and a Consumer Directed Healthcare Plan with a Health Saving Account (Gold Essentials). The Plans have the following features.

The Railroad also offers two dental plans. The Railroad National Dental for represented employees. The Alaska Railroad Optional Dental Plan for both represented and non-represented employees.

Paid Leave & Holidays

Vacation Leave -accrual per bi-weekly pay period