Sr Software Developer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sr Software Developer is responsible for designing and development software. Drives analysis and design of technical solutions to meet the needs of business and customer requirements.  Participates in all phases of the development lifecycle, including analysis, design, construction, test and integration of software. Supports workflow process from development to deployment to launch. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategizes and plans with customers, business analysts, and team members to gather and analyze requirements and understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of complex technical solutions that are aligned with business and IT strategies and comply with the organization’s architectural standards. 
• Designs and plans upgrades and installations to systems and software.  
• Leads systems development in the full systems life cycle and is responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining and supporting application software that is delivered on time and within budget. 
• Analyzes business specs and identify gaps for technical implementation.  Proposes solutions and work-arounds for any gaps.  
• Responds to complex trouble calls to diagnose and troubleshoot simple problems with existing applications, software and data.
• Resolves customer complaints with products and responds to suggestions for improvement and enhancements.
• Reviews and makes recommendations towards the development of new code or reuse of existing code. 
• Performs the design of components and data architecture.
• Works closely with other internal/external teams to ensure synergy of projects and processes.
• Coordinates the documentation of components, applications and user documentation.
• Researches, evaluates and recommends new development tools and applications for use in assigned responsibilities. 
• Leads activities with other IT groups and customers to define the system design, user interface, and user acceptance testing based on customer needs and objectives. 
• Leads system tuning, optimization of information/data processing, maintenance and support of the production environment.
• Assures the use of agile methodologies to design, implement and support software.
• Ensures security of all software and related applications.
• Additional duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred.
• 8+ years progressive software development (including multiple application development and/or eCommerce or Digital) experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of multiple technologies, protocols, tools, and programming languages.  Programming languages must include web, JAVA, .NET, ABAP, SQL, Javascript etc.  Preferable languages include web, .NET, ABAP, JAVA, etc.
• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.

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PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; talk, hear and see.   
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 
• The noise level in the work environment may be high. 

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

 

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