JOB SUMMARY:  

Designs, develops, troubleshoots, and debugs software programs for enhancements and new products. (This may include developing software and tools in support of design, infrastructure, and technology platforms, including operating systems, compilers, utilities, databases, cloud-based and internet-related tools.) This position is for an experienced developer who will lead the development of new features for in house developed tools as well as other new tools for the engineering department. Along with leading the development of new tools they will aid in developing training documents to allow the engineering department to easily know how to use the new tools.  Ensure testing of existing tools/processes to develop new or more efficient ways to complete engineering tasks.

POSITION SUMMARY: The primary focus of this position will be to work on our Engineering - facing websites, Content Management Systems, PC applications and web applications.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Collaborating closely with senior stakeholders to understand business requirements and effectively translate them into technical requirements for the development team
• Planning and documenting comprehensive technical specifications for features or system design, ensuring a clear roadmap for development and implementation
• Designing, building, and configuring applications to meet business process and application requirements, leveraging your technical expertise and problem-solving skills
• Directing the development team in all aspects of the software development life cycle, including design, development, coding, testing, and debugging, to deliver high-quality solutions
• Writing testable, scalable, and efficient code, leading by example, and setting coding standards for the team
• Conducting code reviews and providing constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices
• Mentoring and guiding junior team members, fostering their professional growth, and encouraging the adoption of industry best practices
• Ensuring that software quality standards are met by enforcing code standards, conducting rigorous testing, and implementing continuous improvement processes
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals and deliver effective and impactful software applications
• Staying updated with the latest technologies and industry trends, continuously enhancing technical skills, and driving innovation within the development team

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years leading a development team
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a web programmer/developer
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience building backend and middleware for constantly updating dynamic websites.
• Fluent in Java J2EE (JSP, JSF, servlets), HTML5/Javascript/REST/Ajax/websocket, Hibernate, Glassfish, SQL, Oracle, XML/XSLT, Apache httpd , C++, Vaadin/ GWT
• Experience creating code in a scalable environment
• Experience with WebGL
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and problem solving skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

The base salary range for this role is $87,600 to $131,300. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Other Relevant Information:  This position may require up to 10-20% travel to various sites. 

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.