Software Engineer

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Under technical direction, analyzes client area requirements and processes, prepares application system specifications, and programs automated solutions or integrates applications to resolve business problems. Maintains centrally developed systems. The focus of this position will be designing or developing business applications and/or designing or developing alternative solutions. Must have experience as a Java developer with Google Cloud Platform (eg spring boot, React MUI, etc.) experience and has worked in Agile environment (SAFe).
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

• Design or prepare application system specifications and develop, test and implement efficient and cost effective application solutions, including issue resolution and on-going system maintenance.
• Develop API's leveraging Spring Boot and manage deployment process through CI/CD pipelines.
• Engineer web portals utilizing React.JS and a microservices architecture, integrating with REST and SOAP services.
• Evaluates defined client area requirements and processes (e.g., new enhancements or maintenance) and detailed designs and develops moderate to complex application program solutions.
• Ensures quality of application solutions by performing code review with peers, creating documentation, implementing code, verifying program logic, performing defect root cause analysis, and completing unit and integration testing. Participates in systems testing with other IT staff.
• Assists with the high level design of solutions. Consults with the client area to analyze system requirements and capabilities, identify associated risks, and resolve problems.
• Researches and evaluates new and/or alternative solutions, and recommends the most efficient and cost effective solution for the systems/program design and develops system specifications and procedures. May include integrating vendor applications and consulting resources into existing applications and resources.
• In conjunction with operations area technical staff, supports the implementation of the application into production and testing environments. May confer with technical personnel to identify and resolve issues.

Reporting Relationship
Typically Manager or above
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Requires a broad knowledge of the system development life cycle, and system and application program development alternatives.
• Strong knowledge of client area's functions and systems.
• Solid knowledge of application development support software packages
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Understanding of interface design and user centered work methods. Requires solid communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively among all levels of internal/external business partners/clients.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced dynamic workforce.
• Proficiency in front-end development using React and NodeJS, coupled with Java for backend development.
• Practical experience with JDK 11 and JDK 17 is required.
• Familiarity with the Spring ecosystem is essential, encompassing Spring 5+, Spring Data, and Spring microservice patterns.
• Proficiency in Cloud Native patterns, which includes Enterprise Integration Patterns, Producer Consumer, Event Driven Architecture and Kubernetes.
• Cloud Providers such as GCP, AWS and Azure. Solid SQL/relational database foundation.

Education and Experience
1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
2. Typically a minimum four years of application program development experience.
3. Applicable certificates preferred.
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