Senior Software Engineer

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Principal responsibilities include the planning, requirements, design, coding, testing, debugging, system integration, and documenting of software components of complex, multi-tier government systems. Responsible for evaluating user requests for new programs, modifications to existing programs, and system integration of off the shelf products. Performs research and gathers relevant data to determine feasibility, appropriateness, and cost and time required. Prepares detailed estimates in order to obtain approval to proceed. Prepares detailed program specifications. Develops software according to approved specifications, tests and debug programs for the delivery of quality applications. Creates system and user documentation. Monitors ongoing program and system performance. Provides training and mentors less experienced team members. The Sr. Software Engineer must be a fast learner with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and able to work with minimal supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team. The Sr. Software Engineer must be able to work well with a diverse group of team members to deliver software solutions on time, on budget and within specifications. The Sr. Software Engineer will report to the Application Development Manager responsible for the particular application area.

Requirements

• Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
• Minimum four years of technical experience with medium to large software environment that includes, but not limited to, experience in producing reliable program code, integration of modules, writing conversion or interface programs, comprehensive unit, and system testing.
• Minimum two years of experience in any programming .NET or Java.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with Microsoft Office applications and virtual meeting tools.
• Criminal background check: A satisfactory fingerprint based criminal background check administered by the Delaware State Police is required as a Condition of Hire.
• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• DTI participates in the Federal E-Verify system where we will provide the federal government with each Executive Branch new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• DTI does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
• All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree is preferred, with emphasis in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Networks, Security, I/T Discipline or a related field.
• Possess professional certifications commensurate with advanced to expert technical capabilities.
• Minimum of two years of formal training in application-specific languages, databases, utilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning
• Requirements
• Design
• Coding
• Testing
• Debugging
• System integration
• Documenting of software components of complex, multi-tier government systems
• Evaluating user requests for new programs
• Modifications to existing programs
• System integration of off the shelf products
• Performs research and gathers relevant data to determine feasibility, appropriateness, and cost and time required
• Prepares detailed estimates in order to obtain approval to proceed
• Prepares detailed program specifications
• Develops software according to approved specifications, tests and debug programs for the delivery of quality applications
• Creates system and user documentation
• Monitors ongoing program and system performance
• Provides training and mentors less experienced team members

Benefits

• Group Health Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Prescription, Flexible Spending (Health and Dependent Care), Long & Short Term Disability Insurance, Group Universal Life Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Health Management Programs.
• 21 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, 13 paid holidays, Up to 12 weeks paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 annually.
• State funded learning opportunities, mentor programs and professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to support services such as Professional Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services.
• Employer & Employee Funded Pension Plan as well as an Employee Funded Retirement Savings Plan available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED