Senior Software Engineer

Job Description:

Senior Software Engineer Summary:

Signature Consultants is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for an opportunity in Richmond, VA. The Software Engineer will perform all tasks appropriate to role, including technical analysis, database design, prototyping, coding and unit testing of applications with high quality deliverables. He or she will assist with application architecture design, and is responsible for writing technical documentation as necessary by the Client Development Methodology and Standards. Successful candidates must have extensive knowledge and capability in software design and development principles.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the security, quality, and performance of developed applications
• 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 code based on business requirements or user stories, architecture requirements, and established coding standards
• 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
• Participate in the review of business epics and stories
• Work within an agile framework
• Prioritize and execute tasks
• Communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
• Update and maintain product documentation
• Escalate issues and impediments in a timely manner
• Work within established framework and processes
• Provide constructive feedback to team members at all levels of the organization
• Participate/Lead Development COPs
• Design, build, and test applications and database solutions
• Assist the release engineer with implementation plans
• Provide on call support as needed
• Utilize skills in data analysis, data verification, and problem solving
• Provide accurate breakdown tasks and estimates for coding and development unit testing efforts
• Mentor team members
• Assist with technical interviews and talent recruitment
• Lead Software Engineering COPs and research committees
• Prepare and conduct technical specification 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
• Participate in corporate efforts, activities, and events
• Enforce best practices within team
• Other duties as directed

Requirements:

• This position requires a four-year degree in Computer Science or related field and at least four years of professional IT experience or six years of professional IT experience
• Strong knowledge of team-oriented and collaborative working environments
• Must have demonstrated ability and extensive knowledge in relational database design
• API/REST development experience
• .NET/C#
• Understands Agile methodology
• Configuration management skills
• Continuous integration and deployment knowledge is a plus
• Mobile development skills a plus
• Responsive and/or adaptive design knowledge a plus
• UI/UX principles desired a plus
• Active participation in the technical community preferred
• .MVC/pattern proficiency a plus
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent listening and feedback skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and consensus-building skills
• Excellent verbal, telephone, and written communication skills

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 seventh 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.