We're recruting for a c#/Python Software Developer to work a 6 month contract to direct hire role.

We are only considering Rochester, NY area candidates that are US Citizens or Green Card holders.

Job Title: Jr Software Engineer

Reports To: Manager of Software Engineering

Software Engineers are expert problem solvers. They are analytical, results-driven and love to troubleshoot.

• Their primary responsibilities include building software by writing code; as well as modifying software to fix errors, adapt it to new hardware, improve its performance or upgrade interfaces.
• Resolving technical issues and improving applications and processes, with a particular focus on back-end applications, are a primary focus for this role.
• Excellent at both communication and documentation, Software Engineers direct system testing and validation procedures.
• They have extensive knowledge of programming languages and the software development lifecycle.
• Committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in the industry, Software Engineers use these learnings to formulate more efficient programs and improve applications.
• Able to organize and manage multiple priorities and projects, they have the flexibility to adapt to evolving needs of the enterprise.
• The ideal Software Engineer will bring a team-player attitude with a willingness to lead when necessary.

OVERARCHING JOB FUNCTIONS 

Building and maintaining software integrations: 30%                   

System testing and validation procedures: 30%  

Root cause analysis and resolution of technical issues: 20%                   

System and process documentation: 10%

Planning and analysis in support of system changes: 10%

SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop clean, maintainable, and resilient code in a modern programming language
• Contribute to the review of new and existing code and testing thereof
• Compile and analyze data, processes, and code to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement
• Developing ideas for new programs or features by monitoring industry developments and trends
• Compile timely, comprehensive and accurate documentation and or reports as requested
• Monitor system performance
• Proactively support and participate in agency improvement/innovation initiatives
• Advises on relational database architecture and best-practices for efficient storage and retrieval.
• Writes and oversees all API data collection queries and documents the intricacies of each data source
• Advises on opportunities and best-practices to scale technical operations with growth
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Software Engineering with a minimum of 2-3 years of software development or programming experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, C#, Java)
• Experience developing and maintaining resilient RESTful API’s for data collection or transfer activities
• Knowledge and experience developing within a hybrid development framework (agile, iterative, waterfall)
• Excellent knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL and ORM technologies (Entity Framework, SQL Alchemy)
• Experience with one or more cloud computing providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Familiarity with software development methodology and release processes

• Experience with Git for version control of collaborative coding projects.

• Possess strong problem solving and decision-making skills while using good judgment
• Experience identifying inefficient processes, then implementing and quantifying process improvements
• Independent and self-directed yet also team-oriented
• Must be well-organized and able to multi-task. Excellent at setting and meeting deadlines with the ability to work well under tight time constraints. Strong ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple large evolving projects simultaneously within deadlines.
• Understand and anticipate risks/dependencies across various deliverables
• Perform quality audits, develop formal processes/documentation and champion continuous improvement efforts

Preferred

• Experience as a full-stack Engineer (DB, Middleware, Front-end)
• Proficiency in software engineering tools (IDE’s, productivity enhancers)
• Experience using automated testing frameworks
• A passion for solving problems and providing workable solutions
• Knowledge of algorithms and data structures
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills with an ability to visualize processes and outcomes