Software Engineering Technical Lead

QTS Data Centers•Ashburn, VA

12d

About The Position

The Senior Software Engineer develops java/angular applications leveraging a microservices framework. The successful candidate has 10 plus years of direct experience in angular (front-end) code by establishing patterns, best practices, and underlying architectures that the rest of the team can build on top of, to create advanced features and resolve bugs. The candidate shall have sound experience in developing backend API and microservices. RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned. Developing new user-facing features using various front-end libraries and frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) to enhance user engagement and functionality. Effectively communicating with designers, back-end developers, project managers, and other team members to ensure seamless integration of front-end components with the overall project. Collaborating closely with UI/UX designers to translate design mockups and wireframes into functional web interfaces, paying attention to detail and design consistency. Perform requirement analysis, system architecture to include building database schemas and selecting best development approach. Assesses current SDP modules by conducting systems analysis and recommending optimizations to make the application more performant/respond to customer needs. Determines operational feasibility through thorough analysis and documents design solutions. Perform code reviews. Review and manage technical documentation pertinent to your modules. Protects operations by keeping information confidential. Perform Scrum ceremonies (PG, retrospective etc.) In this role, you'll need the following technical expertise: Front-end Angular JavaScript, TypeScript HTML, CSS basic knowledge Restful APIs Backend Java 8+ Spring Framework (Boot, Security) Hibernate (JPA) SQL OAuth basic knowledge will be a plus

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, engineering, or related field
Ten or more years of Software Engineering experience with a focus on front-end development and system integration
Excellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of portal software, design, and development
Experience managing offshore software developers
Excellent project management and team coaching skills
Front-end Angular JavaScript, TypeScript HTML, CSS basic knowledge Restful APIs Backend Java 8+ Spring Framework (Boot, Security) Hibernate (JPA) SQL OAuth basic knowledge will be a plus

Nice To Haves

5 plus years of experience working with Microservices architecture
Possess a macro view of the development process, with clear visibility into what developers are working on
Ability to triage projects and understand which tasks should take priority throughout the day
Comfortable performing code reviews
Prior experience determining project requirements and developing work schedules for the team
Good communication, people skills and a great motivator
Superb technical documentation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills (communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, etc.) when dealing with internal and/or external audiences at all levels of management
Use organizational skills to determine prioritization and appropriate multitasking.
Focus on scope, tone, and quality of processes and their respective documentation, as well as the associated goals, priorities, deadlines, and weaknesses.
Ability to work independently, with supervision, on a project of varying complexity
Proven negotiator with the ability to juggle multiple competing tasks with ease
Sound influential and motivational skills to ensure software engineering team alignment

Responsibilities

Developing new user-facing features using various front-end libraries and frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) to enhance user engagement and functionality.
Effectively communicating with designers, back-end developers, project managers, and other team members to ensure seamless integration of front-end components with the overall project.
Collaborating closely with UI/UX designers to translate design mockups and wireframes into functional web interfaces, paying attention to detail and design consistency.
Perform requirement analysis, system architecture to include building database schemas and selecting best development approach.
Assesses current SDP modules by conducting systems analysis and recommending optimizations to make the application more performant/respond to customer needs.
Determines operational feasibility through thorough analysis and documents design solutions.
Perform code reviews.
Review and manage technical documentation pertinent to your modules.
Protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Perform Scrum ceremonies (PG, retrospective etc.)

Benefits

Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
Generous PTO accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days
Paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
Pet and Legal Insurance
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
QTS Crisis Fund
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
160 additional hours of annual paid leave to support drill/training requirements.
Deployment/mobilization allowance
One-week additional paid leave for every six months of deployment