Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

The Senior Software Engineer designs, develops, and supports applications and solutions using Visual Studio, .NET platform and SQL server.
 
Essential Functions
•    Develop applications and solutions using Python, PySpark, and SQL
•    Develop and maintain solutions using Django, JavaScript, HTML, CSS and other web technologies, and web services, micro-services and API integrations using Django REST Framework and other technologies
•    Integrate web applications and solutions with Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365 DELETE THIS
•    Design and develop ETL solutions using PySpark, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server and other languages/tools
•    Write technical specifications for applications, systems and solutions
•    Create and maintain architecture diagrams, design diagrams and data flow diagrams using Microsoft Visio or other equivalent tools
•    Work with internal customers to assess business needs and work with a team to design solutions
•    Support and provide maintenance programming for applications using approved technologies.
•    Follow Project Management Office (PMO) governance processes to execute a project on behalf of a customer/sponsor
•    Lead requirements gathering, analysis and application design for medium and large projects
•    Develop, implement, and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
•    Establish best practices to embed information/application security and regulatory requirements in SDLC
•    Maintains expertise in current technology stacks and best practices to recommend changes that can have positive impact on Northwest
•    Troubleshoot and resolve daily issues with the perspective of minimizing incidents and developing supporting documentation that may be used by Tier 1 support teams
•    Develop and execute plans to install new software and custom changes following Change Management disciplines
•    Works with team to complete project requests
•    Work closely with tier 1 technical support teams and work as part of the tier 2 support team to ensure team is meeting the business expectations.
•    Support and maintain applications and solutions using Visual Studio, .NET platform, SQL server, C#, or other equivalent languages/tools.
•    Support and maintain web applications using ASP.NET, JavaScript, HTML, CSS and other web technologies
•    Accept mentorship from lead developers and mentor Application Developer I and II
 
Additional Essential Functions
•    Ensure compliance with Northwest’s policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
•    Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
•    Work as part of a team
•    Work with on-site equipment
 
Additional Responsibilities
•    Participate in other projects on request.
 
Safety and Health for those without supervisory duties 
•    Abide by the rules of the safety and loss prevention program
•    Perform work tasks in a safe manner
•    Report any and all injuries to supervisor
•    Know what to do in case of an emergency
 
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Education
Bachelor's Degree    Computer Science, Information Technology (Software Development track) or Engineering with a concentration in programming AND 6 years relevant work experience  Or
Master's Degree    Computer Science, Information Technology (Software Development track) or Engineering with a concentration in programming AND 5 years equivalent work experience Or
 
Work Experience 
5 - 6 years    Application development experience (professional) using Microsoft technology stack (e.g. .NET, C#, SQL Server) or equivalent technologies and toolset e.g. Java, Python, Oracle, MySQL, etc.       
3 - 5 years    Developing web applications using ASP.NET, HTML, JavaScript, CSS and other web technologies  
2 - 3 years    Writing SQL statements for relational database management systems like SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL     
 
General Employee Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•    Ability to establish effective working relationships among team members and participate in solving problems and making decisions    
•    Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written  
•    Ability to actively listen to what others are saying to achieve understanding, sharing information with others and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and information  
•    Ability to establish courses of action for self to accomplish specific goals, develop and use tracking systems for monitoring own work progress, and effectively use resources such as time and information  
•    Ability to make right decisions based on perceptive and analytical processes, practicing good judgment in gray areas    
 
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of object oriented programming using C#, Java or similar contemporary programming languages 
Ability to create ETL solutions using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) or other equivalent technologies  
Knowledge of relational data model  
Knowledge of  developing data warehouses and data marts  
Knowledge of JavaScript libraries and frameworks, e.g. Angular, React, JQuery, etc.    
Ability to identify critical areas to improve processes to gain productivity and efficiency in multiple spaces   
Knowledge of working in agile environments. Exposure to Kanban/Scrum framework  
Knowledge of source code repositories like Microsoft Team Foundation Services (TFS), GitHub, SVN or other equivalent tools.  
Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services or any other cloud ecosystem 
Skill in incorporating best practices on information/application security into development efforts    
Ability to work within a team environment and possessing communication skills necessary to lead projects  
Ability to wear many hats to successfully navigate around technical and business challenges necessary to problem solve  
 
Licenses and Certifications    
    Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)    Within 1 year Or
    other relevant certification, such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect     Within 1 year 
 

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