Principal Software Engineer Full Stack
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DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: Transforms the application designs into a working application and performs unit testing. Develops multi-tier, client/server or web applications used by internal clients. Provides Tier 3 support for applications in production, working closely with Application Support Team. Projects may include cross-functional team members from across the business. Completes coding and testing of components or applications, including creation of test situations, unit testing and documenting application modifications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Converts designs and specifications into computer code.
- Compiles code into programs or components, tests and analyzes for errors and revises program as needed.
- Consults with end user to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs.
- Writes and maintains basic documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, testing, changes, and corrections.
- Provides individual tasks, effort and dependencies for Technical Project Manager to build into project plan, based on Software Architecture and Technical Specifications.
- Analyzes code to find causes of errors and revises programs.
- Trains end users or technical support staff to use programs.
- Provides Tier 3 software issue analysis and resolution
- Maintains effective communication and relationships within project team members.
- Mentors Engineers on best practices and standards.
- May perform code reviews.
Requirements
EDUCATION: College Degree or equivalent work experience
EXPERIENCE: 6 -8 years relevant experience necessary. 3 years of project or supervisory/management experience Full Stack Object oriented programming skills required. Experience in HTML5 or native application development for mobile including a number of toolsets using Open Source, modern tools and frameworks, Experience in some or all of the following Required: iOS, Android, Node, Angular, Mongo, Cordova/PhoneGap, SASS, CSS3, D3, Grunt, Jenkins, Hubot, AWS, GIT/TFS/SVN, C#, C++, Java, Ruby, Javascript, Perl, Python, and or Django.
SKILLS:
- 5+ years of full stack web development experience
- Fluency with JavaScript, SQL, MongoDB, HTML, CSS
- Experience with Angular ll Nodejs frameworks
- In-depth understanding of REST philosophy and API design
- Strong Understanding of Object Oriented Programming
- Experience with continuous integration and testing via tools like Jenkins or Travis/CircleCI
- Ability to collaboratively engineer web and mobile application features and visualizations
- Experience with Software Design principles
- Ability to write maintainable code with automated tests
- Organized, self-starter, with attention to detail and ability to work both Independently and with a team
- Ability to understand a large code base with Minimal direction
- Strong understanding of building Software for the end user and participate in both debate and what to build and how to build it
- Strong knowledge of Windows/UNIX/Linux, especially in virtualized environments such as AWS, Azure, OpenStack or Heroku
- Experience with systems configuration management and provisioning tools such as Ansible, chef or puppet
- Operational experience with MySQL, postgres, and MongoDB, including clustering
- Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-engineering personnel
- Experience with the configuration of web server software including nginx, rabbitmq, gunicorn, and elasticsearch
- Experience with a full web serving stack, including databases, logging, and monitoring
- Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
- Experience in an operations role supporting a 24/7 production environment, or ownership of personal internet-accessible servers operating 24/7
- Experience in a fast-paced operations environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
COMPLEXITY: Utilizes sound decision making skills and communicates well with other team members and business users. Identifies problems and recommends solutions. Performance will be measured by his/her ability to deliver quality applications on time.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Works in a team environment, including cross-functional teams and teams with business users throughout the company.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Participates in meetings and conference calls with clients. Completes additional duties as required.
