Senior Software Developer

BMO•Naperville, IL

About The Position

Applies development expertise to front and back-end systems coding combined with project management experience with systems administration skills. Designs the strategy for continuous enhancement, performance optimization, stability, and scalability. Designs, develops, and maintains fully-fledged and functioning platforms with databases or servers. Designs the user experience, user interaction, responsive design, and complete architecture. Works with databases, servers, APIs, version control systems, and third-party apps. Ensures cross-platform compatibility and fixes issues during test and production phases. Builds dynamic, visually-attractive, and innovative software product/apps including front-end and back-end components. Manages the complete software development process from conception to deployment. Maintains and upgrades the software following deployment. Manages the end-to-end life cycle for the production of software and applications. Oversees and guides the analysis, writing, building, and deployment of software. Oversees automated testing and provides insights on results. Modifies and tests changes to previously developed programs. Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus. Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support. Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations. Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

General knowledge of AWS/cloud computing and how to control costs.
Ability to work on your own with little or no supervision.
Be able to lead a small team of developers on a project.
Keep Management informed with regular, concise yet comprehensive status updates.
In-Depth level of proficiency: Front-end languages and framework.
Backend Technologies and Frameworks.
Database and cache.
Basic design ability.
Server.
Web architecture.
Version Control.
Web Hosting Platforms.
Learning Agility.
Building and managing relationships.
Technical writing / documentation.
Verbal & written communication skills.
Organization skills.
Collaboration & team skills.
Analytical and problem solving skills.
Influence skills.
Data driven decision making.
Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.

Nice To Haves

Oracle PL/SQL knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

Designs the strategy for continuous enhancement, performance optimization, stability, and scalability.
Designs, develops, and maintains fully-fledged and functioning platforms with databases or servers.
Designs the user experience, user interaction, responsive design, and complete architecture.
Manages the complete software development process from conception to deployment.
Maintains and upgrades the software following deployment.
Manages the end-to-end life cycle for the production of software and applications.
Oversees and guides the analysis, writing, building, and deployment of software.
Oversees automated testing and provides insights on results.
Modifies and tests changes to previously developed programs.
Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.