Lead Engineer

Description:

Provide business analysis and programming expertise within an assigned business unit/area in the analysis, design, and development of business applications. (20%) Formulate and define application scope and objectives; devise and modify procedures to solve business problems. (20%) Prepare detailed specifications from which programs will be written and design, code, test, debug and document programs. (20%) Participate in business and IT project estimation activities. (5%) Provide technical leadership for small to medium-scale projects. (15%) Utilize business knowledge to collaborate and offer technical solutions. (15%) Be self-guided and complete tasks with minimum assistance. (5%)

Requirements
 

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in backend development using Java.
• Experience using Docker/Kubernates.
• Ability to architect and diagram complex software systems.
• Experience with and appreciation for developing web-based business applications with complex data structures and workflows.
• Strong communication skills and great product sense.
• Expertise with software development processes such as test-driven development and continuous delivery.
• Bachelor’s degree.
   

Environment/Physical Demands

This position requires incumbents to regularly sit at a desk and operate standard office equipment such as a computer and phone. Employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, lift, carry and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to talk and hear. Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimal travel may be required.

Preferred Experience
 

• Communicate effectively with business partners
• Provide fundamental technical and business analysis on projects
• Strong technical knowledge, with hands-on experience managing systems development in new computing architectures and environments
• Knowledge of relevant technology and tools is critical, including development methodologies and programming/scripting languages
• Ability to accurately estimate project development activities
• 2+ years equivalent work experience in application development preferred
• 3 years of experience in business application design, development, installation, and modification in an IT environment preferred
• Experience with design, development, and implementation of new computing architectures preferred