Software Applications Development Engineer

The Software Applications Development Engineer is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for developing new applications and improving upon existing applications based on the needs of the internal organization and / or external clients.

Key responsibilities:

• Develops applications that effectively accomplish client objectives and user needs.
• Designs and writes code for applications and maintain applications databases.
• Analyzes and edits existing software applications to improve and optimize functionality, fix problems, and enable their use on new hardware platforms.
• Remodels and adapts applications as needed to optimize performance.
• Identifies specific client needs and preferences related to the application.
• Tests applications extensively to ensure they are error and bug-free.
• Installs applications and acts as technical advisor.
• Communicates with relevant internal technical stakeholders to obtain information on project limitations, performance requirements, and interfaces.
• Consults with clients in the design phase to determine client needs.
• Produces software documentation following company software process and templates.
• Participates in software product review meetings and team meetings.
• Performs any other related task as required.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Seasoned understanding of computer science, with specific knowledge of computer programming, application design, and user-focused features.
• Good team player who maintains the integrity of the team.
• Excellent attention to detail capabilities.
• Ability to understand and analyze complex systems.
• Extended proficiency in writing software using the Java Programming Language and a standard object library.
• Seasoned knowledge of software development process
• Seasoned proficiency with agile development such as Scrum
• Seasoned knowledge of software integrated development environments
• Seasoned knowledge in various programming languages such as (but not limited to) Java, Perl, Python, C++.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and project management skills, using relevant information to make timely and critical decisions that affect cross-functional teams.
• Ability to handle client and customer issues tactfully and professionally.

Academic qualifications and certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or software engineering or related field.
• Certification in various programming languages, for example (but not limited to) Java, Perl, Python, C++ preferred.
• Scrum / Project Management certification preferred.

Required experience:

• Seasoned Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
• Seasoned experience with Programming Languages such as (but not limited to) C, C++, Java, Python.
• Seasoned experienced with Linux or Unix and Windows operating systems.
• Seasoned experience working with SQL.
• Seasoned project management experience and/or experience working in an Agile environment.