Engineer, Software II

Working as part of a small, agile team to design and implement new features and technologies. Delivering high-quality, high-performance code in an agile environment. Using, evaluating, and learning exciting new technologies that keep our products and teams on the cutting edge. As a key member of the team, this individual will help design, develop, and maintain complex JEE solutions with a focus on quality, performance, and resiliency.

• Develop key product features and complex software solutions within existing large-scale enterprise applications and new strategic initiatives using preferred languages
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (QA, Business Analyst, Tech Pubs, etc.) in an Agile/Scrum team environment.
• Assist with the generation and analysis of business and functional requirements for proposed software solutions.
• Participate in architectural and database design discussions as they relate to product direction.
• Create design specifications, documentation, and unit testing plans as defined by the Agile development process.
• Complete development tasks independently as well as under direction from the product architect and development leads.
• Maintain and support software solutions post-production.
• Develop features completely including the front-end components and the backend systems.
• Work closely with other engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development.

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Required Work Experience:

• 2-3 years of professional experience in software development or technical engineering capacity.
• 2+ years of experience with custom application software development using Java.

Preferred Work Experience:

• 1+ years of experience using Java enterprise technologies (JEE).

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Ability to sit for long periods of time

Knowledge:

• Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented (OO) design patterns, distributed databases, and data modeling techniques
• Experience in development of distributed/scalable systems and high-volume transaction applications.
• Server-side technologies such as WebLogic, Messaging/MOM (JMS, MQSeries), EJB 2.0/3.0, and Web Services (SOAP, REST) preferred.
• Web UI frameworks and technologies such as GWT, Spring MVC, HTML 5, CSS, Javascript, AJAX, JSON, JQuery, Backbone, Ember, AngularJS, Bootstrap preferred.
• Database design and writing complex SQL in an Oracle environment preferred.
• Experience in an Agile development environment utilizing the Scrum methodology preferred.
• Experience with web or hosted/cloud-based applications that handle high-volume and require high-uptime and performance (preferably JEE-based) preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare messaging standards such as HL7, NCPDP, and DIRECT preferred.

Skills:

• Ability to multi-task
• Analytical skills
• Ability to follow verbal or written instructions
• Thinking analytically
• Communication
• Using effective verbal communication
• Using effective written communication
• Handling stress & emotions
• Concentrating on tasks
• Making decisions
• Adjusting to change
• Examining/observing details
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science or equivalent (Required)