Engineer V - Software

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for design and development of new applications or enhancements to current applications.  Perform as technical lead on projects of moderate to high complexity that impact multiple departments, systems, or work flows.  In addition, function as mentor to those on the team who need assistance in growing their skills.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform technical design and lead technical design teams for new applications or enhancements to current applications

• Perform development of new applications or enhancements to current applications

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions across both front-end and back-end systems.

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver high-quality solutions.

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on our products and recommending innovative solutions to enhance our platform.

• Provide ongoing support and maintenance of existing applications.

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES

• Typically reports to Management.  Direct supervisor job title(s) typically include: Sr Mgr -  Software Engineering

• Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Essential Skills, Abilities and Example Behavior(s)

• COLLABORATE: Able to act as part of a larger team outside of the immediate department or group; Able to understand the importance of working with peers in other areas or management to reach "best practice" solutions for the organization; Able to inform and seek information to anticipate and consider the impact of decisions or actions on the overall organization

• DEMONSTRATE SOUND JUDGMENT: Able to make appropriate decisions and has the vision to understand their impact; Able to use factual information to develop logical assumptions; Able to examine alternatives and consider resources, constraints and risks before committing to action

• DELIVER QUALITY RESULTS: Able to deliver top quality service to all customers (internal and external); Able to ensure all details are covered and adhere to company policies; Able to strive to do things right the first time; Able to meet agreed-upon commitments or advises customer when deadlines are jeopardized; Able to define high standards for quality and evaluate products, services, and own performance against those standards

• THINK STRATEGICALLY: Able to see the "big picture" and be future-thinking; Able to anticipate future trends and consequences accurately; Able to take a broad perspective; Able to create a vision of organizational objectives; Able to make decisions based on long-term company goals

• ACT WITH INTEGRITY: Able to demonstrate uncompromising adherence to ethical principles; Able to demonstrate honesty in all actions; Able to admit and correct mistakes promptly; Able to assume full responsibility and accountability for own actions

• DEVELOP SELF: Able to accurately assess own strengths and development needs; Able to strive to improve those areas identified as needing development; Able to seek opportunity for development through the job, special assignments, training, or external activities

• SOLVE PROBLEMS: Able to apply both rational and creative processes and approaches to identify root causes of problems and solutions

• TAKE INITIATIVE: Able to exhibit tendencies to be self-starting and not wait for signals; Able to be proactive and demonstrate readiness and ability to initiate action; Able to take action beyond what is required and volunteers to take on new assignments; Able to complete assignments independently without constant supervision

• LISTEN: Able to actively listen and convey understanding of the comments and questions of others; Able to understand the situations, viewpoints and feelings of others before expressing own view

• SPEAK COMPETENTLY: Able to speak clearly and concisely; Able to use appropriate vocabulary for the audience; Able to get point across unambiguously and check for understanding

• BE PROFESSIONAL: Able to project a positive, professional image with both internal and external business contacts; Able to create a positive first impression; Able to gain respect and trust of others through personal image and demeanor

• ADVANCED COMPUTER USER: Able to use required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, presentations,  electronic communication, and complex spreadsheets incl