Sr. Software Engineer - Merchandising

Purpose 

This Senior Software Engineer will build next generation solutions to support the Save A Lot business. The ideal candidate is an experienced software developer with building scalable solutions. They must have strong, firsthand technical expertise in a variety of configuration management and programming languages. As an expert in software engineering, undertakes complex projects requiring additional specialized technical knowledge. Makes well-thought-out decisions on complex or ambiguous systems software engineering issues. Handles conflicting direction and resolves conflict to proceed.  Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency. Makes complex modifications to existing software to fit specialized needs and configurations. Establishes and communicates common goal and direction for team. Acts as a source of direction, training and guidance for less experienced staff. Monitors project schedules and costs. Plans, conducts and supervises assignments.  Reviews progress and evaluates results. Recommends changes in procedures.  Reviews progress with management.  Operates with substantial latitude for un-reviewed action or decision.  They must be at ease working in an agile environment with little supervision. This person should embody a passion for continuous improvement and test-driven development. 

Responsibilities 

Possesses and apply comprehensive knowledge of particular field of specialization to the completion of complex assignments. May cross fields 

Develops accurate task definition, estimates, and task schedules for own assignments 

Responsible for daily communications to management and internal organizations regarding status of all assigned tasks 

Complies with established processes, tools and expectations 

Lead analysis and development of technical solutions to resolve problems and involves and guides other team members in problem solving activities 

Maintain excellent business communication with Analysts, Business Owners and Technical Staff. Provides analysts, management and business owners/users with status reports, problem logs (issue logs) and service request status on all tasks in the work group.  Oversee time spent by others in the work group 

Participates with Business Systems Analysts in the business design (requirements definition) and technical design (external design) of end-user applications systems 

Work alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices 

Evaluate alternative approaches in design of application systems, including assessment of risks and benefits associated with each alternative 

Plan, conduct and supervise others in the development of specifications, coding of new programs, physical design of data records, data files, and databases, creating new data structures, creating new job streams, and modify existing programs, data structures, and job streams 

Participate in the implementation of new systems including the integration of the new system  

Participates in coding of new programs, creating new data structures, physical data record/file design, creating new job streams, and modifying existing programs, data structures, and job streams 

All work is produced in accordance with established procedures, following departmental standards, guidelines and system development methodologies on all assigned tasks 

Plan, conduct and supervises others in the development of test cases and test plans, create the unit and system test environments, and conduct unit and system tests for new or modified programs and job streams 

Submits program and design work for review by technical and user staff and participates in the review of program and design work of others 

Reviews and validates the application of sound programming and design techniques 

Verify installed systems to ensure that they adequately meet user requirements  

Ensures and assists with the development of test cases and test plans and testing 

Test software development methodology in an agile environment 

Prepares and maintains program and system documentation using established department standards and methodologies 

Oversee preparation and maintenance of program and system documentation using established department artifact standards and methodologies 

Mentors junior associates in proper documentation techniques 

Responsible for preparation and maintenance of problem logs (issue logs) and communicates log status to analysts or users 

Assists with complex resolution of day-to-day problems within the business segment; involves and guides other team members in problem solving efforts 

Provide recommendations for continuous improvement 

Mentor and cross-train team members 

Stays abreast of emerging technologies and trends in software development industry 

About You 

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline preferred 

Preferred 3 years relevant work experience 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong customer focus, good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in geographically dispersed teams 

Ability to manage competing priorities 

Must have strong computer skills and be proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications 

Experienced in front-end technology and frameworks such as HTML, Vue.js, Knockout, ag-Grid, CSS, JavaScript, AngularJS, ReactJS, .net, and JQuery 

Experienced in designing and implementing RESTful web services  

Has expertise in a variety of languages, tools and utilities.  Must be a true expert in JAVA and can teach classes in the subject.  Must have Subject Matter Depth & Breadth in at least one other language, having used it extensively and can mentor others

Has solid knowledge of at least one DBMS, having used it extensively and can mentor others

Experience leading a team of technical professionals on multiple assignments of significant complexity, including task definitions and estimates, coordinating tasks to meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision

Possesses expert knowledge of program and system design, analysis, coding, testing and documentation. Solid knowledge of requirements definition

Fully proficient in all phases of the company’s Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology.  Ensures compliance with SDLC Leads

Has good working knowledge of DBMS as appropriate

Completes assignments with at least medium visibility and complexity with solid quality

Possesses solid knowledge of program design, coding, testing and documentation 

Physical Requirements 

Ability to travel up to ~10% of the time, which may include weekends and evenings, as needed 

Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment 

Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal 

Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday 

Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties