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You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.Job Summary\nWorks with product teams, analysts and other engineers to design systems and application software, and mentor junior members of the team.\nResponsibilities\nRequirements Analysis\nUnderstands, reads, and reviews requirements\nWorks with Business Analysts to understand business requirements\nSoftware Architecture\nParticipates in architectural review process\nSoftware Design\nLeads Features and multiple modules design\nProvides technical leadership to the team\nEvaluates and recommends adoption of open source\nDevelopment/Coding\nDevelops scripts and code for a feature and multiple modules\nCross-technical integration\nParticipates in peer reviews\nAdoption of standard coding processes\nTesting\nDevelops unit tests\nFixes defects\nDevelops test strategies\nRecommends testing frameworks\nDevOps\nDefines deployment and release guidelines\nDefines and executes environment planning and cross-functional dependencies\nDocuments software configuration management practices and educates cross-functional stakeholders on the processes and tools\nSoftware Reliability & Support Engineering\nCaptures, Consolidates, and maintains inventory of production applications, flows and systems for all the software engineering verticals\nHelps in preparing application support documentation\nTroubleshoots basic application issues with the help of knowledgebase documents\nTechnical Project Management\nProvides level of effort (LOE)\nWorks with technical project managers and product management teams to define schedule\nProvides status reports and release management progress updates\nR&D/Innovation\nInvestigates, analyzes, and evaluates new technologies\nQualifications\n5+ years experience\nBachelor's in Computer Science or Computer Engineering\nFrench Translation\nRésumé du poste\nLe ou la titulaire du poste collabore avec les équipes de produit, les analystes et d’autres ingénieurs afin de concevoir des systèmes et des applications logicielles et d’encadrer les membres de l’équipe moins expérimentés.\nResponsabilités\nAnalyse des exigences\nComprendre, lire et analyser les exigences\nCollaborer avec les analystes de l’entreprise afin de comprendre les exigences organisationnelles\nArchitecture de logiciel\nParticiper au processus d’évaluation de l’architecture\nConception logicielle\nDiriger la conception de certaines fonctions et de différents modules\nFournir un leadership technique à l’équipe\nÉvaluer des outils en source ouverte et émettre des recommandations sur leur adoption\nDéveloppement et programmation\nDévelopper des scripts et du code pour une fonction et différents modules\nIntégrer différentes techniques\nParticiper à l’évaluation par les pairs\nAdopter des processus de programmation normalisés\nMise à l’essai\nDévelopper des essais pour les unités\nCorriger les problèmes\nÉlaborer des stratégies de mise à l’essai\nRecommander des cadres de mise à l’essai\nDéveloppement et activités\nDéfinir les lignes directrices sur le déploiement et le lancement\nDéfinir et mettre en œuvre la planification de l’environnement et les dépendances multifonctionnelles\nDocumenter les pratiques de gestion de la configuration des logiciels et informer des intervenants de différents postes sur les processus et outils à adopter\nIngénierie de fiabilité et de soutien logiciel\nDocumenter, consolider et garder à jour un inventaire des applications, des flux et des systèmes de production pour tous les ingénieurs en logiciel à charge\nContribuer à la préparation des documents de soutien des applications\nRésoudre des problèmes de base des applications, avec l’aide des documents de la base de connaissances\nGestion de projet technique\nFournir un niveau d’effort\nCollaborer avec les gestionnaires de projet technique et les équipes de gestion de produit afin d’établir un horaire\nProduire des rapports d’état et des mises à jour sur l’avancement de la gestion d’un lancement\nRecherche et développement et innovation\nRechercher, analyser et évaluer de nouvelles technologies\nQualités requises\nAu moins 5 ans d’expérience\nBaccalauréat en science informatique ou en génie informatique\nThe targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:\nUnited States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 146,000 - 218,000 USD / Annual\nUnited States - Denver Office DEO : 121,000 - 181,000 USD / Annual\nUnited States - Frisco Office DAF : 121,000 - 181,000 USD / Annual\nUnited States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 121,000 - 181,000 USD / Annual\nUnited States - Tampa Office TAO : 121,000 - 181,000 USD / Annual\nUnited States - New York City Office NYO1 : 134,000 - 200,000 USD / Annual\nCanada - Toronto Office TRO : 102,000 - 152,000 CAD / Annual\nOur pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.\nThe targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.\nEquinix Benefits\nAs an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.\nEmployee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.\n\nUS Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.\nEquinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.\nEquinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.\nWe use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. 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