Software Engineer

Position Summary 

An Effectual Software Engineer designs, develops, and deploys cloud-based applications for our clients. You will collaborate with teams, including architects and project managers, to ensure the delivery of high-quality cloud solutions. They report to the Senior Director, Application Modernization Practice.  

A Glimpse into the Daily Routine of a Software Engineer 

A Software Engineer will spend the bulk of their time collaborating with their assigned project team. Most projects at Effectual follow a 2-week sprint cadence. Throughout the duration of a sprint, a Software Engineer will participate in daily stand-ups where they communicate progress made since the last check in, re-evaluate any estimates, agree on priorities for the day, and voice any blockers that the team needs to be made aware of. A Software Engineer will work through their assigned tasks in priority order, assist the team with any issues that arise via Slack or ad-hoc meetings, perform peer code reviews, and assist in the grooming and estimation of tasks in preparation for future sprints. At the completion of a sprint, a Software Engineer will demo their work to the team members.  

Responsibilities 

• Provide technical support and innovative cloud solutions according to our goals, by designing, architecting, maintaining, and operationalizing cloud-based Java applications on the AWS Cloud.    

• Responsible for designing, implementing, integrating, maintaining, optimizing, and administering cloud solutions, infrastructures, and platforms.    

• Evaluate, test, design, develop, and integrate new cloud technologies and processes to support existing infrastructure and modernization efforts and provides recommendations for future technologies and growth  

• Create proper documentation for software being built 

• Work internally and externally to help define and refine requirements during estimation process 

• Work on small features under the guidelines of a more experienced engineer or team lead 

• Design small- and medium- sized features with guidance from more experienced engineers 

• Write technical design documentations 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, IS, or related field 

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering 

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer, Associate 

Skills Required 

• AppMod Containerization, Java 5/6, Spring Framework, Backend Java 

• Design, Coding, Debugging and Testing Software 

• Familiarity with at least one SQL or NoSQL database platform 

• Software Engineering 

• Requirements Analysis 

• Systems Design 

• Understanding of at least one SDLC model and all phases 

• Understand Application Lifecycle Management 

• Solid command of at least one programming language 

• Understanding of data structures and algorithms 

Location: Remote or hybrid option 

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Salary Range: $105,000-$125,000

CA ID: IT10000002 "Salary ranges provided are for informational purposes only and may vary depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and geographic location. The final salary offer will be determined based on your skills and understanding of the role requirements." 

Travel Requirements 

The travel requirements for this position may vary depending on our needs. You are prepared to travel domestically. Travel frequency and duration will be communicated in advance, allowing for proper planning and coordination. Typically, travel may include attending conferences, client meetings, training sessions, and other business-related events. The ability to travel is essential for fulfilling the responsibilities of this role and supporting our organization's goals. 

Company Offered Benefits 

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our employee benefit programs: 

• Medical, dental, and vision health insurances, 

• Short term disability, long term disability and life insurances, 

• 401k with Company match 

• Paid time off (PTO) (120 hours PTO that accrue over one year) 

• Paid time off for major holidays (14 days per year) 

• These and any other employee benefit offerings are subject to management's discretion and may change at any time. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The work is generally performed in an office environment. Physical demands include sitting, keyboarding, verbal communication, written communication. Employees are occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities. 

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended anytime at the sole discretion of the Employer. Responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Effectual Inc. is an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected classification in its hiring, promoting, or any other job-related opportunity.