Application Architect

As a Software Engineer at Ascensus, you will be working in a high-energy team, writing beautiful code by using the best engineering practices in the industry today (e.g. unit testing, source control, continuous integration, automation, design patterns). Passion for all aspects of software development is critical. We are building teams that are empowered to solve the business needs by having a rapid development and deployment pipeline with a focus on automation and releasing software.

As a Scrum team member, you will be responsible for delivering solutions that adhere to the software architecture strategy, coding standards, and established organizational policies and procedures.

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
• Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always should be visible in your actions on a day to day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.
• Analyze, implement, test, document and maintain new and current software applications with minimal oversight in support of achieving the business goals.
• Assist in estimating and planning throughout the software development life cycle.
• Support people and process improvement strategies for the organization.
• Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned

• 3+ years of experience developing software & systems for small to medium business environments
• Working experience in one or more programming languages, technologies and software platforms, such as C#, Java, JavaScript, MS-SQL Server, Sybase.
• At least 3+ year’s hands-on experience with one of the programming languages (e.g. C# and Java)
• Good experience with the Microsoft technology stack
• Strong problem solving skills
• Good understanding of design principles (patterns, cohesion/coupling, S.O.L.I.D.)
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design, data structures and algorithms
• Familiarity with Services Oriented Architecture and RESTful services development
• Good experience with writing clean and maintainable code using engineering best practices (unit testing, continuous integration and deployment, automation, design patterns, refactoring etc.)
• Experience working with other developers, quality engineers (QE), ops engineers and support engineers to ensure smooth deployment and continual operation
• Passion for developing good software
• Experience participating in design discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity or experience with Agile engineering practices (test driven development, continuous integration and pair programming, etc.)
• Working experience with Python, C/C++, MySQL, Apache, Ngnix, Redis, JavaScript, jQuery, Knockout.js
• Experience in open source development
• Understanding of web technologies (HTTP, Apache, HTTP Proxies)
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)
• Experience with working with legacy code, Agile Programming Methodologies, Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Apache, Architectural Services, Automation, Automation Systems, Best Practices, Business Strategy, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Coding Standards, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer Support/Service, Data Structures, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol), Internet Technology, Java, JavaScript, KnockoutJS, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Object Oriented Design (OOD), Open Source, Operational Support, Organizational Culture, Philosophy, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Programming Languages, Purchasing/Procurement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Engineering, REST (Representational State Transfer), Rapid Application Development (RAD), Redis, Refactoring, Sales Pipeline, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Service-Oriented Architecture (fka Distributed Object Architecture), Small Business, Software Architecture, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Standards Strategy, Sybase Product Family, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Support, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Test, Writing Skills, jQuery

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow.