Software Engineer II - Mexico

at  Western Governors University

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.
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Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Develop web applications and web services using, JavaScript, Java, REST, XML, HTTP, and other web technologies.
• Manage multiple tasks and responsibilities in high-pressure environments; excelling at pinpointing and resolving problems in early project stages to avoid cost/time expenses.
• Deliver high quality projects on time, through ability to design architecture, write high quality code, and execute effective unit tests.
• Optimize performance tuning for high utilization 24x7 access.
• Integrate third party products with existing infrastructure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work equally well in self-managed and team-based Agile projects.
• Work with internal customers to gather business processes and project requirements.
• Researches, designs, and develops computer software systems, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
• Analyzes software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
• Formulates and designs software system, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
• Develops and directs software system testing procedures, programming, and documentation.
• Ensures work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Performs miscellaneous projects as assigned.
• Updates technical skills as required.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Project designs and plans are creative, employ useful technologies, meet deadlines, and fulfill goals and requirements.
• Project estimates are well-researched and accurate.
• Project testing procedures are effective and timely. Results are well-analyzed, and problems are corrected.
• Required reports and documentation are complete and current.
• Good communication and working relationships exist with clients and co-workers. Concerns are promptly addressed, and any problems effectively resolved.
• Management is appropriately informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Company policies and procedures are closely followed.
• Experience with Web Services development: REST/SOA/XML/HTML.
• Good understanding of issue troubleshooting and performance tuning.
• Commitment to quality through the ability to translate complex technical requirements into functional software using best practices to write high quality code.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working equally well in self-managed and team-based Agile projects and the ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to other team members.
• Encouraged to assist less experienced peers.

Competencies:

Organizational or Student Impact:

• Works on assignments of medium to complex level.
• Structure project plans and manages cost-effective execution of tasks.
• Limit errors to prevent impact to client operations, costs, or schedules.
• This individual will follow established processes and protocols.

Problem Solving & Decision Making:

• Individual meets department and personal goals with some direction/ supervision.
• An important player on large technical projects and programs.
• Uses discretion to help design and implement solutions to somewhat complex problems.

Communication & Influence:

• Communicates with contacts both within and outside of function on matters that require explanation, interpretation, and advising; typically has responsibility communicating to parties outside of the organization.
• Works to influence parties within the function at an operational level regarding policies, practices, and procedures.

Leadership & Talent Management:

• May be responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within the technical area.
• May manage technical projects at this level, requiring responsibility for the delegation of work and reviewing others’ work products.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3 years’ experience and a proven track record in developing web-based applications and web services using Java, REST, XML, and other web technologies.
• 2 years’ experience with software Java (Spring, Apex), JavaScript (Node.js, React, Angular).
• Experience interfacing with databases and integrating third party products with existing infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Other Technical Experience That Would be a Plus
• Jira
• Agile/Scrum project development

• Develop web applications and web services using, JavaScript, Java, REST, XML, HTTP, and other web technologies.
• Manage multiple tasks and responsibilities in high-pressure environments; excelling at pinpointing and resolving problems in early project stages to avoid cost/time expenses.
• Deliver high quality projects on time, through ability to design architecture, write high quality code, and execute effective unit tests.
• Optimize performance tuning for high utilization 24x7 access.
• Integrate third party products with existing infrastructure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work equally well in self-managed and team-based Agile projects.
• Work with internal customers to gather business processes and project requirements.
• Researches, designs, and develops computer software systems, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
• Analyzes software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
• Formulates and designs software system, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
• Develops and directs software system testing procedures, programming, and documentation.
• Ensures work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Performs miscellaneous projects as assigned.
• Updates technical skills as required