Senior Software Engineer (Backend - Node/Typescript)

at  UniGroup

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general direction, formulates/defines system scope and objectives. Solves complex problems considering applicable constraints. Completes small projects or individual phases of larger projects as needed. Provides guidance and training for analysts/programmers.
This position is remote - preference will be given to local candidates.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years’ experience in IS Development/support

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Functional Expertise: Applies analytical and creative thinking skills to solve complex/technical problems; draws upon experience to develop and recommend solutions.
• Interpersonal: Actively influences team collaboration by contributing ideas and work to the team effort
• Leadership/Change: Responsible for identifying and implementing quality and process improvements for continuous development to enhance performance.
• Business: Maintains working knowledge of business objectives to maximize contribution toward company results.
• Communications: Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication and listening skills; possesses the ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Language: Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Technology: Proficient in using multiple software programs and web-based applications such as e-mail, Microsoft Office Suite products, internet browsers, etc.
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Qualifications:Education, License or Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or equivalent experience

• Identifies, analyzes, and documents business/technical requirements and systems specifications.
• Creates and performs software coding.
• Creates and enforces software quality standards.
• Implements/deploys information systems.
• Evaluates vendor-supplied applications and deploys/integrates vendor-supplied software.
• Generates suggestions for process/product improvement.
• Communicates status of assigned work to management and follows practices and procedures covered by precedents, standards, or policies.
• Ensures the efficient development of optimal information systems through a variety of duties including management of tasks within schedule and budgetary constraints, coordination of development/implementation efforts across disciplines, generation/presentation of users’ training material/development plans, and expansion of knowledge applicable to technical platforms and applications.
• Leads teams of developers/integrators and assists in the development of programmers/analysts through coaching and training.
• Performs a variety of other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:Education, License or Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or equivalent experience.