Software Developer

Job Description:

Software Developer Summary:

Signature Consultants is seeking a Software Developer in Richmond, VA. The Software Developer will perform all tasks appropriate to role, including technical analysis, database design, prototyping, coding and unit testing of applications with high quality deliverables, as well as assist with application architecture design. He or she is responsible for writing technical documentation as necessary by the Client Development Methodology and Standards, and the security, quality, and performance of developed applications.

Responsibilities:

• Apply and acquire business and product knowledge in the performance of assigned projects
• Provide direct input into the on-going improvement of standards and processes
• Incorporate innovative ideas and approaches to the software development team
• Write application and database codes based on business requirements or user stories, architectural requirements, and established coding standards
• Participate in the review of business epics and stories
• Validate code against business and architectural requirements
• Create and test prototypes
• Perform application unit testing
• Participate in peer code reviews
• Troubleshoot applications and resolve defects
• Work within an agile framework
• Communicate ideas in both technical and user friendly language
• Update and maintain product documentation
• Work within established framework and processes
• Provide constructive feedback to team members at all levels of the organization
• Participate/Lead Development Community of Practice (COPs)
• Design, build, and test applications and database solutions
• Assist the release engineer with implementation plans
• Provide on call support as needed
• Provide accurate breakdown tasks and estimates for coding and development unit testing efforts
• Mentor team members
• Hold team accountable for UNOS agile framework
• Lead Software Engineering COPs and research committees
• Prepare and conduct technical specification reviews
• Develop and implement unit tests
• Facilitate Code Reviews
• Provide Technical Training to team
• Introduce new approaches to software development
• Assist to define and implement coding and technology standards
• Lead research and prototyping of new or challenging technologies
• Enforce best practices within team
• Ensure adherence to coding and technology standards

Requirements:

• 4+ years’ experience in software development
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the Microsoft technology stack (ASP.NET, C#, Visual Studio, unit testing)
• Must have demonstrated proficiency in an object oriented programming language
• Must have demonstrated ability and extensive knowledge in relational database design (MS SQL Server)
• Understanding of Agile and Scrum methodology principles
• VBScript, JQuery, and HTML5 experience is a plus
• Extensive knowledge and capability in software design and development principals
• Team leadership or mentorship experience
• Strong initiative with a desire to learn
• Strong knowledge of team-oriented and collaborative working environments
• MVC/pattern proficiency
• Mobile development experience
• API development experience
• Software configuration management skills
• Continuous integration and deployment knowledge
• UI/UX principles desired
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent listening and feedback skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and consensus-building skills
• Excellent verbal, telephone, and written communication skills
• Active participation in the technical community preferred
• Responsive and/or adaptive design knowledge desired
• 4-year degree in Computer Science or related field, or 6 years of equivalent professional IT experience

About Signature Consultants, LLC

Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Signature Consultants was established in 1997 with a singular focus: to provide clients and consultants with superior staffing solutions. For the eighth consecutive year, Signature was voted as one of the “Best Staffing Firms to Work For” and is now the 14th largest IT staffing firm in the United States (source: Staffing Industry Analysts). With 26 locations throughout North America, Signature annually deploys thousands of consultants to support, run, and manage their clients’ technology needs. Signature offers IT staffing, consulting, managed solutions, and direct placement services. For more information on the company, please visit www.sigconsult.com.