Overview

 

KGPCo is the go-to partner to Communications Service Providers. Our customers rely on our extensive range of network solutions and services to help them build, maintain, and transform networks that connect the world.

 

The communications industry is evolving every day and we are at the frontline of these innovations. From ground to cloud, the work we do is transforming networks and impacting communities nationwide. It’s work that happens because of our motivated teams of doers and problem solvers.

 

Our Core Values define how we do business:• The Customer is Everything.• Relationships Matter. All of Them.• Question Things. Take Action.• Work Hard. Work Smart. Enjoy the Experience.• Growth Mindset.

 

It’s not just a job – it’s a step in your career!

Responsibilities

The Senior Web Application Developer role will work to transform the organization’s portfolio of web applications through best practices and ensure the timely and successful deployment of new features. This individual will work to enhance and maintain KGPCo's portfolio of web applications. The role will demonstrate proven communication and problem-solving skills to guide and assist the web applications development team to design, develop, deploy, and support of mission-critical information and software systems.

 

NOTE: This position is not static and will be revised as the needs of KGP’s business and the Information Technology department evolves 

Responsibilities

 

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.

 

Strategy & Planning

• Partner with web team members and business stakeholders to ensure the release of applications and features
• Make certain that complex applications meet business requirements, fulfill end-user expectations, and resolve system issues
• Make certain that infrastructure supports complex web applications
• Resolve issues with infrastructure
• Manage risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality
• Work with the web team to integrate infrastructure as code (IaC) scripts into source code repositories to support CI/CD
• Solve problems with curiosity and creativity; embrace challenges and change
• Perform reviews to identify root causes of system issues and to continuously improve processes
• Work to raise software quality and reduce timelines
• Improve operational processes for provisioning infrastructure and service principles for deploying cloud-based web applications
• Design, build and maintain core applications that are hosted on infrastructure that enables scaling to support tens of thousands of concurrent users
• Complete analysis and research to ensure best practices are always current and in use by the web team

 

Acquisition & Deployment

• Collaborate with analysts, designers, and system owners for testing resilience of infrastructure
• Research and make recommendations on software products and services in support of procurement and development efforts
• Design, develop, and deploy enhancements to pipeline scripts, including IaC components
• Evaluate, install, configure, and deploy new applications, systems software, products, and/or
• Collaborate with networking team members to configure networking and access within the Azure cloud web application environment
• Solution and design enhancements to existing applications throughout the enterprise
• Collaborate with analysts, designers, and system owners in the testing of new software programs and applications
• Analyze documentation and technical specifications of any new application under deployment or consideration to determine its intended functionality
• Ensure that any new software integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance, and interface specifications
• Fix bugs and troubleshoot issues with portfolio of web applications
• Design, develop, and deploy application enhancements and upgrades
• Assist with the design and modification of internal database systems required for enhancements and upgrades
• Contribute to unit and integration testing efforts
• Develop pipelines that create temporary, branch-based development environments
• Support continuous delivery programs in which patches, new versions, and bug fixes are frequently deployed to end users without sacrificing stability or reliability<