Software Engineer IV (SAS/.NET)

Role: Software Engineer IV (SAS/.NET)
Location: Birmingham, AL
Duration: 6+ month contract

Our client needs a Software Engineer to oversee application development, modification, and maintenance of applications. This position monitors system applications, ensures systems run smoothly, and creates reports and other documentation outlining findings/solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversees development and installation of new hardware and software
• Provides advice and recommendations to management on processes and techniques required for improved work operations
• Installs and configures systems and other software
• Tests installed software for malfunction detection
• Identifies and resolves business systems issues
• Designs and deploys new applications and enhancements to existing applications, software, and operation systems
• Measures effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems
• Develops and implements strategies to improve systems
• Monitors and tests system performance
• Oversees the training of junior engineers to improve job skills and work efficiency
• Typically has full ownership of a process
• May act as a procedural expert

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field
• Seven (7) years of experience
• SAS - senior level
• .NET or C++
• Ability to collaborate with programmers, developers, and other technology professionals to achieve a common objective
• Ability to conduct system analysis to detect issues with performance
• Ability to develop and implement technology solutions to resolve technical challenges
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of software testing techniques, code optimization and software debugging
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong executional capabilities
• Thorough understanding of software structures, hardware, computing systems and how to integrate them