Software Engineer with (Java or Python)

Job Details:

Job Title: Software Engineer with (Java or Python)

Duration: Long-Term Contract

Location: St. Louis, MO || Lackland, MO || Hybrid

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

• We are seeking a highly motivated and independent Software Developer to join our technology team on a 6-month contract.
• This is a unique opportunity for an early-career developer to make a significant impact by transforming data into actionable insights, directly contributing to our organization's drive for SDLC excellence.
• You will play a crucial role in automating the prioritized toil work to help our development teams.

What You'll Do: In this role, you will be instrumental in bridging the gap between data and action:

• Data Synthesis & Analysis: You will work with existing dashboards that track critical manual efforts, toil across SDLC activities related to:
• Engineering Excellence: How efficiently and effectively our engineering teams operate.
• Technology Excellence: The quality and health of our technology stack.
• Security Scores: Our adherence to security best practices and vulnerability posture.
• Cloud Costs: Understanding and optimizing our cloud infrastructure spending.
• DORA Metrics: Key performance indicators for software delivery and operational performance (Deployment Frequency, Lead Time for Changes, Mean Time to Recovery, Change Failure Rate).
• Aha! Data Hygiene: Ensuring the quality and consistency of data within our product management platform.
• Opportunity Identification: Leveraging the insights gained from synthesizing these diverse dashboards, you will proactively spot trends, anomalies, and areas where individual teams can improve.
• Action Plan Development: You will collaborate directly with various engineering teams, translating data-driven observations into concrete, actionable plans that help them enhance their practices and outcomes.
• Support & Enablement: Provide technical support and guidance to teams as they implement these improvement initiatives.

Who You Are:

• You are a quick learner, naturally curious, and possess a strong desire to apply your coding skills to solve real-world problems that drive organizational improvement.
• You thrive in environments where you can work independently while also collaborating effectively.

Required Technical Skills:

• 2-Years Proficiency in Python: Strong command of Python for data manipulation, scripting, and automation.
• 2-Years Proficiency in Java: Solid understanding of Java for interacting with enterprise systems and potential data processing tasks.
• 2-Years SQL (Structured Query Language): Ability to write and understand complex queries to extract and analyze data from various databases.
• 1-Year Data Visualization Tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker Studio): Experience working with or interpreting data from enterprise-level dashboarding tools.

Highly Desired Skills (A Plus!):

• Cloud Platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform): Basic understanding of cloud concepts and how costs are structured.
• Git & Version Control: Experience with Git for source code management.
• Scripting/Automation: Demonstrated ability to automate repetitive tasks.
• Aha!/Jira/Confluence: Familiarity with agile project management tools.
• Experience with DORA Metrics: Understanding of what DORA metrics are and their significance.

Your Attributes:

• Quick Study: Ability to rapidly learn new systems, data structures, and business contexts.
• Independent Worker: Self-motivated and capable of managing your own workload and priorities.
• Problem-Solver: A natural inclination to identify issues and propose practical solutions.
• Strong Communicator: Ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Detail-Oriented: Meticulous in data analysis and reporting.