Software Engineer

Under general supervision, assist in analysis, contribute to system specifications, utilize existing technologies to develop and test engineering, scientific and business applications, operating systems, and file/database servers. Participate in the evaluation of software packages and provide recommendations to management and business clients., * This position will support enterprise Geographical Information Systems (GIS) across multiple affiliates

• Work with senior specialists to design, code, test, and implement complex programs; develop appropriate programs and system documentation according to established IT standards.
• Assist others to enhance existing systems; participate in client walkthroughs and technical design reviews.
• Aid in system development planning and monitoring.
• Participate in design reviews and peer code walkthroughs.
• Provide client and application support.
• Participate in development and ensure conformance to performance optimization and interoperability standards and requirements.
• Develop subject matter expertise through participation in consultation with clients and IT in support of the company’s IT strategy, overarching business requirements.
• Participate with IT teams to identify technical deficits and improvement opportunities in current practices and procedures.
• Apply industry standard techniques as appropriate such as automated unit testing, test-driven development, continuous integration and iterative development for example.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems or a related field; or the equivalent combination education and experience.
• Experience in business software application design, development, and implementation.
• Knowledge of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) methodologies and Object-Oriented languages.
• Consultative aptitude including communication and interpersonal skills that enables understanding of client needs, define requirements, and assist with providing effective solutions.
• Familiarity with current and emerging technologies, tools, and applications.
• An understanding of structured analysis and technical design concepts.
• Familiarity with common industry architectural patterns and software design patterns.
• Ability to work in a zero-code-ownership environment where the team members can modify any source file at any time.

Preferences

• An understanding of change and release management processes and procedures.
• Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in Java, C# .NET, PL/SQL and other common enterprise computing programming languages.
• Familiarity or experience with Test-Driven Design (TDD).
• Familiarity or experience with other development process methodologies such as Agile, Lean, Scrum or others.