Software Engineer III (Full Time)

The Contingent • Portland, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Contingent is seeking a Software Engineer III to join their engineering team. This role will contribute to the design of new innovative products and will involve designing, developing, and enhancing new and existing products. The successful candidate will participate in the maintenance, testing, and evaluation of products, and provide proactive communication to the team regarding product progress and blockers. A key goal will be to participate in team sprint ceremonies to prioritize, review, and discuss backlog items, ensuring the workload for upcoming sprints is correctly prioritized. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Portland, Oregon.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience (or equivalent work experience) in relevant fields software engineering, computer science etc.
• Expertise in relevant technical fields, such as software development and quality assurance.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in successfully working with a diverse group of constituents utilizing multi-cultural intelligence, intentional listening, appreciation, and respect.
• Excellent external and internal written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Teams, Azure DevOps etc.
• A willingness to be “hands-on” and work in a lean, fast-paced organization with limited administrative support.
• The capability of handling ambiguity and driving the work autonomously.
• The ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse, changing environment, while maintaining a calm and positive spirit.
• Experience in successfully working with a diverse group of constituents utilizing multi-cultural intelligence, intentional listening, and appreciation and respect.
• Experience supporting teams of entry-level professionals and coaching rising leaders in their development.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• JavaScript
• React
• Tailwind
• Familiarity with Node.js
• WordPress or PHP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ability to communicate product progress to team members.
• Collaborating with team members to build out and test products.
• Maintain product design documentation.
• Follows the recommended reliable, efficient, and high-quality procedures.
• Performs feasibility, functionality, and quality testing of designs.
• Works with other members of the Software Engineering team to ensure project milestones are met and that projects are completed according to established timelines.
• This role may include a degree of variability in responsibilities and duties as deemed by the supervisor.
• Engage in designing, developing, and enhancing new and existing products.
• Participate in the maintenance, testing, and evaluation of products.
• Provide proactive communication to the team about product progress, and blockers as they arise.
• Take part in team sprint ceremonies to prioritize, review, and discuss backlog items, ensuring the workload for upcoming sprints is always correctly prioritized.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including premium medical, vision, and dental insurance. Covered 100% for employee and partially (80%) for spouse and/or dependents
• 19 paid holidays, with additional vacation, sick, bereavement and parental leave
• 401(k) with a 5% (annual salary) match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level