Software Engineer II

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the estimation, design, implementation, and maintenance of new and existing features for the existing portfolio of applications for a business area.
• Able to complete complex feature development tasks.
• Responsible for communication and collaboration with key stakeholders in the delivery of features.
• Design, code, configure, unit test, maintain, and document software deliverables using agreed upon standards and tools.
• Lead sizing and estimation activities within the agile team.
• Communicate daily with the Scrum Master or Team Lead and the Agile team on progress and impediments.
• Participate in code reviews and sprint retrospectives, and lead parts of these processes.
• Focus on delivering business priority and value at all times.
• Ensure the quality of features through manual and automated testing and continuous integration.
• Design solutions aligned with company architecture and standards.
• Lead proof of concept work and prototyping when necessary.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts to understand and define requirements.
• Work with UX designers to translate designs into working solutions.
• Establish the definition of done for each stage of production within the team.
• Coordinate with Test Engineers to ensure successful transition of work to production.
• Promote an innovation culture through continuous improvement and evaluation of new processes and technologies.
• Collaborate with Technical Support Engineers to transition features to production, ensuring performance and stability.
• Automate testing to ensure high-quality application delivery.
• Keep project progress updated in ALM tools and participate in daily standups.
• Always consider the end customer to improve and delight their experience.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science is preferred, or equivalent relevant business experience.
• 4+ years experience with demonstrated success in software development or equivalent experience.
• Experienced in Mainframe systems.
• Skilled in COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM.
• Knowledge of SCLM, IMS, CICS, Control-M a benefit.
• Demonstrates analytical ability and critical thinking skills.
• Takes a logical, analytical approach to problem solving and pays close attention to detail.
• Experience with Agile Development Methodologies.
• Self motivated and results oriented.
• Takes an innovative approach to problem solving.
• Able to solve complex technical problems and drive system optimizations.
• Demonstrates strong focus on quality delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong team player; able to work effectively within a team and across organizational areas.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of SCLM, IMS, CICS, Control-M.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in software development.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits including healthcare (health, vision, dental).
• Insurance benefits (short & long-term disability).
• Performance-based incentive plans.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution.