SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

The Software Engineer designs, develops, and supports applications and solutions using Visual Studio, .NET platform and SQL server.

Essential Functions

• Develop applications and solutions using C#, SQL or other equivalent programming languages
• Develop and maintain solutions using Visual Studio, .NET platform and SQL server, web applications using ASP.NET, JavaScript, HTML, CSS and other web technologies, and web services, micro-services and API integrations using Web API, SOAP, REST, ASP.

NET, JavaScript and other technologies

• Integrate web applications and solutions with Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365
• Design and develop ETL solutions using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server and other languages / tools
• Write technical specifications for applications, systems and solutions
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams, design diagrams and data flow diagrams using Microsoft Visio or other equivalent tools
• Work with internal customers to assess business needs and work with a team to design solutions
• Support and provide maintenance programming for applications using approved technologies.
• Follow Project Management Office (PMO) governance processes to execute a project on behalf of a customer / sponsor
• Lead requirements gathering, analysis and application design for medium and large projects
• Develop, implement, and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Establish best practices to embed information security and regulatory requirements in SDLC
• Maintains expertise in current technology stacks and best practices to recommend changes that can have positive impact on Northwest
• Troubleshoot and resolve daily issues with the perspective of minimizing incidents and developing supporting documentation that may be used by Tier 1 support teams
• Develop and execute plans to install new software and custom changes following Change Management disciplines
• Works with team to complete project requests
• Accept mentorship from lead developers and mentor Application Developer I and II

Education

Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Information Technology (Software Development track) or Engineering with a concentration in programming AND 10 years relevant work experience preferred, Master's Degree Computer Science, Information Technology (Software Development track) or Engineering with a concentration in programming AND 8 years equivalent work experience preferred.

Work experience

3 - 5 years Developing web applications using ASP.NET, HTML, JavaScript, CSS and other web technologies preferred, 2 - 6 years Writing SQL statements for relational database management systems like SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of object oriented programming using C#, Java or similar contemporary programming languages
• Ability to create ETL solutions using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) or other equivalent technologies
• Knowledge of relational data model
• Knowledge of developing data warehouses and data marts
• Knowledge of JavaScript libraries and frameworks, e.g. Angular, React, JQuery, etc.
• Ability to create dashboards and reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI
• Knowledge of working in agile environments. Exposure to Scrum framework
• Knowledge of source code repositories like Microsoft Team Foundation Services (TFS), GitHub, SVN or other equivalent tools.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services or any other cloud ecosystem
• Skill in incorporating best practices on information security into development efforts
• Ability to work within a team environment and possessing communication skills necessary to function with a team

Licenses and Certifications

Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) Within 1 year, Other relevant certification, such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect Within 1 year

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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