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The Principal Software Applications Development Engineer is a highly skilled subject matter expert, responsible for developing new applications and improving upon existing applications based on the needs of the internal organization and / or external clients.
Job Responsibility:
Develops applications that effectively accomplish client objectives and user needs
Designs and writes code for applications and maintain applications databases
Analyzes and edits existing software applications to improve and optimize functionality, fix problems, and enable their use on new hardware platforms
Remodels and adapts applications as needed to optimize performance
Identifies specific client needs and preferences related to the application
Tests applications extensively to ensure they are error and bug-free
Installs applications and acts as technical advisor
Communicates with relevant internal technical stakeholders to obtain information on project limitations, performance requirements, and interfaces
Consults with clients in the design phase to determine client needs
Produces software documentation following company software process and templates
Participates in software product review meetings and team meetings
Performs any other related task as required
May be required, at times, to coach and mentor junior resources within the team
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or software engineering or related field
Extended Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience
Extended experience with Programming Languages such as (but not limited to) C, C++, Java, Python
Extended experienced with Linux or Unix and Windows operating systems
Extended experience working with SQL
Extended project management experience and/or experience working in an Agile environment
Extended understanding of computer science, with specific knowledge of computer programming, application design, and user-focused features
Good team player who maintains the integrity of the team
Excellent attention to detail capabilities
Ability to understand and analyze complex systems
Extended proficiency in writing software using the Java Programming Language and a standard object library
Extended knowledge of software development process
Extended proficiency with agile development such as Scrum
Extended knowledge of software integrated development environments
Extended knowledge in various programming languages such as (but not limited to) Java, Perl, Python, C++
Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and project management skills, using relevant information to make timely and critical decisions that affect cross-functional teams
Ability to handle client and customer issues tactfully and professionally
Nice to have:
Certification in various programming languages, for example (but not limited to) Java, Perl, Python, C++ preferred