Software Engineer

Job Summary:

You will work in an Agile/Scrum delivery model and play a key role in developing robust, scalable web applications and services while collaborating with a diverse team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop web applications, microservices, and sites that are engaging, responsive, and optimized for various platforms.
• Provide technical expertise in web solutions, including collaboration portals, enterprise search, mobile functionality, and interactive forms.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility, page optimization, and adherence to SEO best practices.
• Integrate social media, mobile functionality, and responsive design into web applications and sites.
• Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes.
• Stay current with industry trends and innovations in web application technologies and share insights with the team.
• Provide guidance on best practices, governance, and technical direction for web applications.
• Perform benefit analysis for IT solutions and make technology recommendations.
• Lead recruiting efforts and staff performance reviews when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Progressive experience in front-end and back-end development, including Java, Spring Boot, JPA, and Microservices.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.

Technical Skills Required:

• Mastery of modern web technologies:
• HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks such as jQuery, AngularJS, Ember.js, Foundation, and Bootstrap.
• REST APIs, AJAX, XML, XSD, XSL, XPATH, and MVC frameworks.
• Strong understanding of responsive web design and mobile interfaces.
• Expertise in cross-browser behavior, compatibility, and optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of SEO concepts and coding for Search Engine Optimization.
• Familiarity with source control tools like Git, SVN, or TFS.
• Proficiency in Java, .NET/C#, PHP, or Ruby for object-oriented coding and scripting.
• Advanced skills in relational database modeling and SQL queries/procedures.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and pitching designs/functionality to stakeholders.
• Creating CSS3 animations and reusable JavaScript libraries.
• Unit testing frameworks and test execution.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in graphic editing tools such as Adobe Photoshop.
• Familiarity with fluid layouts, positioning, and template engines.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.