Software Developer

• Work with Business Stakeholder and other developers to evaluate project requirements, translate business requirements into well designed solutions that best leverage the platform
• Lead the technical delivery of Salesforce.com implementations including: development of custom solutions and integrations; managing technical scope and client expectations; providing hands on expert level assistance to developers for technical issues; and designing and managing the execution of test plans and ensuring a quality solution is delivered
• Write server-side Python code within an established MVC framework for the display, persistence and processing of business data.
• Design and implement rational, performant data models to accurately model our business domain. Be able to utilize a PostgreSQL database for persistence of this data.
• On-going Linux servers & systems administration, maintenance, and support functions
• Participate in software specification, gap analysis, and requirements analysis.
• Develop and refine of proofs-of-concept to confirm requirements.
• Log, track, and manage issues, bugs, and enhancement/features
• Participate in software release and post-release activities, including end-user training and support (e.g. developing demos).
• Adhere to coding standards and develop well-structured, maintainable and easy to understand code.
• Conduct code reviews for on-going projects to ensure high code quality and design patterns are being used
• Follow and work within project work plans and timelines to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Capture, mitigate and /or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
• Ensure consistency of specifications across sub-systems.
• Write and/or review deliverables, end-user guides, support documentation.
• Willingness to self-train on new technologies
• Perform any additional duties as directed by the Executive Team

Do you have experience in Software engineering?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * 5+ years of experience within an information technology (IT) environment

• 3+ years of experience with Linux Systems
• 2+ years of experience with Python, JSON and shell script
• 2+ years of object oriented programming experience: Java or C#
• Experience with Postgresql databases & administration preferred
• Experience with Salesforce programming: Apex classes, triggers and unit tests, SOQL, Visual Force, Force.com, and Force.com Ajax Toolkit strong plus
• Proven ability to design and optimize business processes and to integrate business processes across disparate systems
• Web Services development or experience with the Salesforce API (REST/SOAP/MetaData, etc.)
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, Javascript (ES5) along with familiarity in Javascript frameworks (AngularJS, React, etc)
• Experience with web applications and HTTP web services (SOAP or REST)
• Experience with entire software development lifecycle (Agile, SDLC, Iterative)
• Strong balance of business and technical skills and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical decision-makers.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Flexibility and attitude to achieve tight deadlines.
• Rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with Telecommunications is a plus

Education:

• A four years college degree in Business, Computer Science or a related study is strongly preferred.

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