Senior Software Engineer - Python

Overview

At TDS Telecom, connecting people is at the heart of everything we do. We are forward thinkers who leverage cutting-edge fiber internet technology to strengthen communities. We are dedicated to excellence, which drives us to succeed together, creating a better world through meaningful connections. Ready to make an impact?

 

In your role as a Senior Software Engineer you would work independently or leads teams of 2-4 people responsible for application design, development, testing, and problem resolution work teams with significant autonomy and independence. The scope of work includes small system enhancements to major system projects. As an experienced developer and a beginning technical leader the position receives regular mentoring, feedback, and supervision by senior technical staff and management on team leadership skills.

 

Applications may include custom developed software, commercial packaged software, or open-source software. Software may consist of on premise applications, cloud-based software and services, hybrid configurations, integration tools, or business workflow tools.

 

The Senior Software Engineer will work with existing codebases to handle individual tickets start to finish. You will be responsible for understanding where in a codebase the fixes and features need to be applied to and how to properly test changes. 

 

This position has the ability to work remotely in any of the 40+ States in which TDS Telecom operates. 

 

Responsibilities

• Leads teams of 2-4 people that develop, test, and fix defects in application software.
• Leads the preparation of overall application software designs at the system level.
• Leads work teams in preparing work estimates and project schedules for all technical work for the projects within the team.
• Leads work teams in resolving complex problems that usually are limited to one system.
• Maintains expert knowledge on the systems and tools within the scope of the team's responsibility. Maintains expert knowledge of the business processes supported by the systems.  Maintains expert-level knowledge of software development best practices, tools, and methodologies that are recognized throughout Information Systems.
• Leads teams focused on quality and continuous improvement initiatives across business units within the company.
• Maintains expert knowledge of the technologies and practices of the company's chosen markets. Maintains awareness of trends in technologies and vendor product offerings.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree (or higher) –OR- 2+ years professional work experience.
• 3+ years experience in software development or testing.

 

Other Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of the following preferred:  Python 3.x, Restful APIs, SQL, Django, FastAPI and/or Flask, pytest 
• Knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, and tools.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, practices, and tools.
• Knowledge of one more programming languages used by the team.
• Knowledge of software testing practices and tools.
• Knowledge of problem solving techniques and tools.
• Ability to travel as needed for company business and professional development.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed for system implementations and resolving system problems.
• Knowledge of business analysis practices and business process modeling.
• Knowledge of quality management and quality improvement practices.
• Knowledge of team leadership skills, practices, and behaviors.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, write and operate a computer keyboard, standard office equipment and telephone.  The employee regularly communicates with customers.  The employee is frequently required to move about and reach for items.  The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

 

Do you meet the Required Qualifications but are unsure if your experience aligns with the Other Qualifications? We encourage you to apply! Research shows that many candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the qualifications, even when they possess the skills and experience needed to succeed in the role. Experience and skills come in many forms, and they may not always match exactly what’s listed on paper, but they can still lead to success. If you meet the Required Qualifications and believe yo