Engineer III - Software

ALSAC

1d•Remote

About The Position

At ALSAC, you do more than make a living; you make a difference. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we are looking for individuals with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and a desire to make an impact. ALSAC, the fund-raising organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is seeking a Software Engineer III to provide technical leadership in the design, development, implementation, and support of multi-layered enterprise applications. This role involves not only performing software development lifecycle activities but also mentoring other engineers and serving as a subject matter expert in areas such as front-end UI & UX, APIs & microservices, schema development, and SecDevOps. The position encourages exploring emerging technologies and anticipating industry disruptions, with a mission to support St. Jude in curing childhood cancer.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field and three (3) years of technical, analytical, systems, and programming experience
OR Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field followed by five (5) years of technical, analytical, systems, and programming experience.
Three (3) years of experience in Data Engineering & ETL including ETL / ELT processes and Data transformation.
Three (3) years of experience in Database & SQL Technologies including SQL Server and SSDT (SQL Server Data Tools).
Three (3) years of experience in Integration & DevOps including CI/CD processes, Application integration, and Database source control.
Three (3) years of experience in Security & Compliance including Security-minded development and Root cause analysis.
Three (3) years of experience in Analytics & Insights including Working with unstructured datasets and building actionable insights.
Three (3) years of experience in Programming including Python.

Responsibilities

Lead Technical Design and Development: Analyze, design, and develop complex application changes and project milestones across multiple systems within the platform.
Troubleshoot issues, perform containment strategies, and execute root cause analysis to ensure system stability and performance.
Drive technical initiatives that span multiple systems, ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives.
Mentorship and Team Development: Serve as a mentor to Software Engineers I and II, providing guidance on technical and data analysis, problem-solving, and best practices.
Conduct code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions to strengthen team capabilities and promote continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Engagement and Requirements Gathering: Proactively engage with stakeholders through interviews and data-gathering activities to support application development and enhancements.
Collaborate with business analysts and customers to resolve issues and plan for future system needs.
Application Design and Development: Analyze, design, and develop new application systems using advanced programming techniques and tools.
Create and modify complex application programs, including testing, debugging, documentation, and ongoing maintenance.
Ensure user experience considerations, including color-enhanced screen design and usability standards.
Continuous Learning and Innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies, development tools, and programming techniques.
Participate in educational opportunities to maintain technical expertise and introduce innovative solutions.
Collaboration and Leadership: Act as a technical lead for projects, guiding team members through the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Assist in planning and implementing system enhancements and modifications to meet evolving business needs.