Lead Software Engineer

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Web Applications
Interfaces
Debugging
Project Planning
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Object-Oriented Programming
PHP
JavaScript
JavaScript Frameworks
Vue.js
HTML
Cascading Style Sheets
Responsive Design
Version Control
Git
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Analytical Skill
Communication
Collaboration
Teamwork
RESTful
Web Services
Database
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Testing
PHPUnit
Agile
Open Source
Recruiting
Jersey

Job Details

JOB TITLE: Lead Software Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Enterprise Utilities

REPORTS TO: Software Engineering Manager

JOB LOCATION: Remote (U.S. based)

TRAVEL: No

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Lead Software Engineer works as part of the Software Engineering team to understand, design, and implement features. Works with Product Owners, Quality Engineers, and Support to understand requirements, develop a design and implementation plan, execute the plan, and deliver value for products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist in the development and maintenance of web applications using PHP and Vue.js.
  • Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code.
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
  • Collaborate with designers and product managers to implement user interfaces and features.
  • Troubleshot and debug software issues.
  • Learn to adopt new technologies and development methodologies.
  • Contribute to the improvement of existing systems and processes.
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute to project planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):

  • Associate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ yrs of software engineering experience.
  • Basic understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
  • Familiarity with PHP and/or JavaScript and modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly Vue.js.
  • Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles.
  • Familiarity with version control systems, such as GIT.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • A passion for learning and staying up to date with new technologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):

  • Experience with RESTful API's and web services.
  • Familiarity with database systems (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL).
  • Exposure to testing frameworks (e.g. PHPUnit, Jest).
  • Understanding of Agile development methodologies.
  • Personal projects or contributions to open-source projects showcasing your skills.

Not currently recruiting from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, Washington, or New York

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