Description
The Expert Software Developer is responsible for providing expert technical design, coding, testing, implementation, advice, and support of custom and packaged software applications of the most critical and complex nature. This may include expert problem resolution, systems integration, basic architectural guidance, and mentoring of other team members.
Participate in the analysis of customer and vendor requirements and provide technical direction on the creation of detailed program design specifications for high complexity user interfaces, application enhancements, new functionality, and Back End processes in collaboration with customers, Business System Analysts, and other project team members. Assist project management in estimates as requested. 10-30%
Develop and modify complex, deadline-intensive, and/or mission-critical applications using advanced programming tools. Document all code using standard forms and procedures, and review others work as appropriate. Assist others in the use of programming tools and recommend tools to best meet application needs. 40-50%
Recommend process, methodology, and tool changes in conjunction with Architects and QA to best meet the needs of the department and client. Mentor and assist other developers in the use of programming techniques and reusable code. 10-15%
Work with Quality Assurance to participate in unit, system, and user acceptance testing based on an understanding of the development life cycle. Mentor and assist other developers and QA Analysts in code review and complex test Scripting scenarios. Ensure that code created by the project team is clean, efficient, and bug-free. 10-20%
Participate in architectural recommendations/decisions and work with other infrastructure groups as applicable to determine and implement complex system hardware requirements that may involve multiple platforms, databases, peripherals, or other technology. 20-30%
Provide the highest level of technical production support for applications, assist others with complex problem resolution, and respond with solutions to both functional and technical issues in a timely manner. Work with Business System Analysts, Project Managers, or other management to recommend process or system enhancements. 10-20%
Work with DBAs, Architects, and other team members to ensure logical and physical data models and relationship diagrams are completed and executed according to methodology and user requirements. Perform or assist in the creation of Back End databases and work with DBAs to implement a turnover plan. Identify data mappings and perform gap analysis for third party data conversions into/from core systems. 5-15%
Qualifications:
- At least 5-7 years experience programming in the following: C#
- At least 3 years experience in jQuery, MVC3
- At least 1 year experience with client side JavaScript frameworks (Knockout, Backbone)
- Demonstrated ability to successfully perform the software developer role across multiple, complex system implementations with custom and third-party applications.
- At least 5-7 years experience across the software development life cycle, from analysis to support.
- Demonstrated success in providing leadership, coordination, and integration of development efforts. Advanced knowledge of development practices and methodology, as well as demonstrated familiarity with project management practices and methodology.
- Demonstrated advanced experience reading and translating data, process, and business models into technical designs.
- Demonstrated understanding of industry/business processes, such as sales, marketing.
- Demonstrated advanced understanding of troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, application design, solution development, human factors/usability design, and implementation of medium sized projects or major components of large projects.
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of network systems hardware and software practice and technology.
- Demonstrated ability with surround system integration.
- Source tracking with git.