Senior Software Engineer

The Senior Software Engineer, under general supervision, analyzes, develops and modifies complex software programs. Leads project teams to define specifications for complex software programming applications and modifies existing applications. Supports business leadership in the analysis of software and hardware system needs, options, risks, costs and impact on business processes and goals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and modifies complex information system programs. Leads project teams and defines specifications for  complex software programming applications and modifies existing applications. 
• Improves software performance by investigating problems, developing specifications, identifying trends in technology, and recommending, integrating and documenting solutions. 
• Identifies system requirements by interviewing users, interviewing and selecting vendors (if applicable), analyzing applications, evaluating existing and proposed systems, and recommending solutions. 
• Independently analyzes and isolates application issues and performs problem resolution. 
• Monitors progress of larger software-based projects by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, and recommending actions. 
• Improves systems performance by investigating problems, developing specifications, identifying trends in technology, and recommending solutions. 
• Works as part of a team. 
• Mentors colleagues in software engineering best practices 
• Performs code reviews of junior software engineers and provides constructive feedback on any findings, both verbal and in writing. 

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• University degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• The ability to clearly communicate with technical and non-technical customers and staff. 
• 5-7+ years of professional experience with following skills:
  • Full stack development with experience in React + Redux, ExpressJS, NodeJS and Amazon Web Services
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model
  • Familiarity with newer specifications of ECMAScript
  • Experience with relational and non-relational database structures – SQL/NoSQL (Mongo DB)
  • Experience in working with REST, SOAP services integration
  • Comfortable with version control tools like Git and GitHub
  • Experience working with .NET/ .NET Core is a plus
  • Experience working with SQL Server, T-SQL, creating SQL scripts, stored procedures, views, triggers, user defined functions are a plus
• Good grasp of formal software development lifecycle fundamentals
  • Software maintenance experience, including handling code management and documentation issues. Skilled at debugging software and identifying syntax, coding, and design errors.
• Practiced software documentation skills, including developing requirements specs, commenting code, and creating unit test plans.
• Object oriented analysis and design.
• Iterative and Agile software development methodologies.
• Desired Skills/Experience:
  • ReactJS, ExpressJS, NodeJS and Redux
  • MongoDB or similar NoSQL
  • AWS Experience
  • Caching Methodologies 
  • Mobile (HTML optimizations and/or native app development)
  • Git/GitHub
  • Learning Management System (LMS) experience (SCORM/TinCan API/xAPI)/AICC

Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 130 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.

People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you’ll almost always hear, “the people.” Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We’re able to deliver the best because we employ the best.

Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers’ create. We’re inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.

Grow & achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical trainin