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The Senior Software Engineer is an experienced technical role responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving scalable, high-quality software solutions while adhering to approved architecture and established development standards. This role contributes to technical design, code quality, testing practices, and complex problem-solving across applications and project deliverables.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly proficient in JavaScript, experienced in software design, and capable of delivering complex components of projects. This role is expected to serve as a strong technical contributor, collaborate effectively with development leaders and team members, and help promote best practices in software development, coding standards, code reviews, testing, and problem-solving.

Essential Functions

• Understand project goals, requirements, and technical implementation needs.
• Design, develop, and implement effective software solutions aligned with approved architecture and development best practices.
• Collaborate with development leaders, architects, and team members to evaluate options and make sound technical decisions.
• Participate in technical discussions by sharing experience, identifying risks, and recommending practical solutions.
• Solve complex technical problems and support development efforts across assigned project work.
• Mentor software engineers by sharing technical knowledge, providing guidance, and supporting skill development.
• Champion best practices in software development, coding standards, testing, code quality, and maintainable design.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and team development practices.
• Promote consistent technical approaches and encourage collaboration across project work.
• Contribute to high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software design.
• Develop and execute unit tests to support software quality and reliability.
• Lead code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality and consistency.
• Deliver complex project components with a focus on reliability, maintainability, scalability, and performance.
• Continuously learn and apply current technologies, tools, and development practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• High-level proficiency in JavaScript.
• Strong attention to detail and a solid foundation in software architecture and design.
• Hands-on experience with PL/SQL, Oracle Forms, Oracle SQL, UNIX/Solaris, and C-Shell.
• Experience working in full-stack development environments.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies and industry best practices.
• Proven ability to work in complex technical environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SmartCOMM / Smart Communications platforms.
• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and SOLID principles.
• Experience working on Agile teams delivering multiple concurrent projects.

Additional Skills

• Ability to contribute to technical design and implementation decisions.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex application issues.
• Ability to work independently on complex assignments while collaborating effectively with the team.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical partners.
• Commitment to writing scalable, maintainable, and well-tested software.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.