Job Description

Job Description

• Develops and supports products, tools and other technology applications for downstream data and application consumption
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to analyze and document existing business processes and develop front end and back-end code based on prioritized requirements/user stories
• Develops working software & unit tests based on the solution design within the solution’s architecture
• Collaborates with scrum teams and third-party vendors to understand customer needs, develop products and services and identify risks/issues'

Key Responsibilities

• Constructs, amends, and verifies software systems, components, and integrations by writing software programs subject to estimation, measurement, quality processes, appropriate documentation, and continuous improvement processes
• Enables and maintains software configuration management capability across heterogeneous technology environments, architectures, and platforms
• Creates and adapts software configuration applications and interfaces
• Develops and employes software capabilities empowering creation, renewal, update, and destruction of data subject to given objectives regarding security, compliance, policy, scalability, efficiency, reliability, fidelity, flexibility, and portability
• Validates and tests integrated systems subject to organizational standards regarding security, reporting, observation, and control
• Includes specializations such as API Platform Engineer (not exhaustive)
• Includes roles such as Full-stack Developer, Front-end Developer and Back-end Developer (not exhaustive)

Skills and Experience

• Education: ongoing or completed Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 1 year practical experience, internship or project experience in software development is a plus
• Programming Languages: Basic knowledge of one or more programming languages such as:
  • JavaScript (Node.js, React, or Angular)
  • Python
  • C#
  • Java
• Frameworks and Technologies: Familiarity with web development frameworks and technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, basic understanding of RESTful APIs).
• Database Management: Basic understanding of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Version Control: Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Development Methodologies: Basic understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, DevOps).
• Experience with cloud platforms is a plus (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Data Engineering, Data Visualization, Design Applications, Software Configurations, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Solution Architecture, System Designs, Systems Integration, Testing

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

05/9/2025

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