The Software Engineer IV will be responsible for leading development efforts toward the creation, implementation, and support of existing and next-generation software solutions.  The Software Engineer IV will analyze, design, program, debug, and modify software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked, or Internet-related computer programs.  This role is responsible for interacting with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Essential Duties: 

• Gathers and writes technical requirements for complex stories, features, and epics.  Authors technical designs.
• Codes web applications across domains following specifications and using the appropriate tools.  Identifies best practices, and guides other team members in the implementation of best practices.
• Generates supporting unit test as well as system test specifications and implementations. Builds the automated test framework, drives best practices, and troubleshoots issues.
• Works with Product and Testers to define and implement the correct solution.  Is able to collaborate with Testers on requirements and design to help facilitate thorough testing.
• Maintains, modifies, and improves existing applications.
• Recognizes when a broad solution is needed based on trends/root causes and recommends solutions. 
• Contributes to and may lead project document reviews, and design/code reviews.
• Ensures adherence to IT Control Policies throughout design, development and testing.
• Proactively works with cross-functional teams.  Builds and maintains good business relationships that help drive ideas and solutions. 
• Proactively engages team to review ideas, solutions, issues, and/or concerns.
• Applies AGILE concepts and works collaboratively and closely with QA in an Agile/Scrum environment. 
• Trains and mentors new/junior teammates and coordinates the activities of the offshore team.

Competencies: 

• Proficient with multiple technologies and may have some understanding of architectural principles.
•  Identifies, implements, and applies best practices. Is the “go to” person on the team.
• Defines how the work should be done; provides intelligent alternatives to the status quo.  Sells and drives ideas.  Owns issues and can work effectively inside and outside of the team to influence and drive results.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and possesses a proven track record of high quality deliverables.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to technical staff and is able to work effectively with cross-functional departments with varying degrees of technical experience.
• Understands and is able to explain up and downstream impacts across products, teams, and the organization.
• Constructively challenges the status quo; develops, proposes, and supports the implementation of innovative and creative solutions. Iterates and improves across multiple business domains.
• Displays flexibility in adapting to changing conditions and helps lead others through change.
• Leads by example, promotes a common purpose, and is a catalyst for success.
• Thinks strategically, displays a high degree of emotional maturity, and demonstrates a positive outlook.
• Strong team player, makes a valuable contribution to team objectives, displays trust and mutual understanding, accepts constructive feedback, and handles confrontation constructively.
• Possesses a broad understanding of Agile/LEAN principles and the ability to apply the AGILE methodology; competent AGILE team member

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in software development.
• BS Degree in Computer Science.
• Post-graduate degree preferred.
• 10 years of experience with ‘8’ technology (i.e.J2EE, JSF, Spring, Jboss, etc.).
• Prior experience working in an AGILE/SCRUM environment.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team on multiple overlapping projects.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large projects.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Java, Spring, PlSql/Sql, Python
• AngularJS experience preferred. 
• Cloud-based development practices (AWS Preferred)
• Able to troubleshoot issues in cloud-based, distributed systems.
• Can analyze Heap/Thread dumps to identify memory or system contention issues.
• MongoDB, MySQL, AWS specific databases
• Atlassian Product Suite (Bamboo, Stash, JIRA, etc)