Software Engineer II

Western Governors University•Salt Lake, UT

30d•$116,000 - $174,100

About The Position

The Software Engineer II is an early- to mid-career contributor that has a combination of formal education and experience in the software engineering field. This role is responsible for the research, design, development, analysis, testing, and implementation of software for operating systems and applications. They communicate project information to business stakeholders, project managers, and other design personnel working on projects. They maintain good working relationships with clients and staff. They write and maintain complete documentation. They support team members and ensure established goals and deadlines are met. They keep management informed of status and significant problems.

Requirements

Solution designs are thoughtful, employ useful technologies, meet deadlines, and fulfill goals and requirements.
Project estimates are well-researched and accurate.
Project testing procedures are effective and timely.
Results are well-analyzed, and problems are corrected.
Required reports and documentation are complete and current.
Good communication and working relationships exist with clients and co-workers.
Concerns are promptly addressed, and any problems are effectively resolved.
Management is appropriately informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
Company policies and procedures are closely followed.
Experience designing and building modern web APIs and services , including RESTful architectures, microservices, and data exchange using JSON or XML over HTTP/S.
Familiarity with API design best practices, versioning, and documentation (e.g., OpenAPI/Swagger).
Experience in designing and implementing system integrations using event-driven architecture.
Experience in applying Change Data Capture (CDC).
Experience with Identity based software.
Experience in integrations with Identity Fabric's / Meshes.
Good understanding of issue troubleshooting and performance tuning.
Commitment to quality through the ability to translate complex technical requirements into functional software using best practices to write high quality code.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Working equally well in self-managed and team-based Agile projects and the ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to other team members.
Assist and mentor junior peers
Understanding of the processes associated with software development, including Planning, Measurement, Coding, Testing, Reuse, Tools, Abstraction, Algorithms and Complexity, Security, and basic system understanding
Ability to employ the tools and techniques related to an engineering discipline, such as database management, user interface development, inter-process communications, etc.
Ability to create designs that can be realized in code that achieve functional and non-functional requirements for an application or assigned part of the system. Appropriately uses design patterns, system decomposition, security, and fault tolerance.
A demonstrated capability in one or more design methodologies, such as Object-oriented design, Function-oriented design, data centered design and the notations appropriate for each .
Ability to understand differences, strengths and weaknesses of various Software Development Life Cycle models, and practical considerations of options
Understands implications of Software as a Service in the creation of software systems. Thinks of and designs for scale, reliability, and cost in a public cloud environment. Uses data and metrics to analyze Key Performance Indicators
Ability to explain the basic value of a system and subsystems to users and how the various subsystems inter-operate to provide features. Able to act as a partner with Operations in solving problems in assigned area
Ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency when looking for solutions to problems
General awareness, even if through personal experience, of higher education landscape particularly with on-line education delivery
Willingness to try new things as directed and adopt innovative ideas when presented
Ability to contribute to a strong and cohesive team through professional interactions
Ability to engage others at the right level and right time. Communicates effectively in group settings by knowing audience, listening effectively, and being responsive. Identifies problems and escalates appropriately
Ability to identify risks and discuss impact with more senior engineers or managers
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
4+ years of experience and a proven track record in developing web-based applications and web services using Java, REST, TypeScript, and other web technologies.
2 years of experience with software, Java (Spring Boot), JavaScript (Angular and NestJS).
Experience interfacing with databases and integrating third-party products with existing infrastructure.
2+ years of experience in system integrations and event-driven architecture.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with Confluent Kafka is strongly preferred
Strong relational database skills
Experience developing on or integrating with the Salesforce platform
Other Technical Experience That Would be a Plus
Jira
Agile/Scrum project development
PingFed
Hibernate
Banner Technical Certification
Application Integration with legacy systems
J2EE, Java EE, jQuery, JavaScript
SQL
AWS
Terraform
Kubernetes

Responsibilities

Develop web applications and web services Java, sprint boot framework, AWS SDK, Angular, and other web technologies
Maintains accountability for quality of services in their assigned area and the success of assigned projects for on-time, on-budget, and on-scope delivery.
Contributes directly to the rapid identification of system problems, minimizing the time to restore services.
Manages multiple tasks and responsibilities in high-pressure environments, excelling at pinpointing and resolving problems in early project stages to avoid cost/time expenses.
Deliver high-quality projects on time through the ability to design and implement solutions consistent with architectural guidance, write high-quality code, and execute effective unit tests.
Integrate third-party products with existing infrastructure.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in both self-managed and team-based Agile projects.
Research, design, and develop computer software systems, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
Develops and executes software system testing procedures, programming, and documentation.
Ensures work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
Performs miscellaneous projects as assigned.
Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends and advancement
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.