Lead Software Engineer

JOB TITLE: Lead Software Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Enterprise Utilities

REPORTS TO: Software Engineering Manager

JOB LOCATION: Remote (U.S. based)

TRAVEL: No

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Lead Software Engineer works as part of the Software Engineering team to understand, design, and implement features. Works with Product Owners, Quality Engineers, and Support to understand requirements, develop a design and implementation plan, execute the plan, and deliver value for products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of web applications using PHP and Vue.js.
• Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to implement user interfaces and features.
• Troubleshot and debug software issues.
• Learn to adopt new technologies and development methodologies.
• Contribute to the improvement of existing systems and processes.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to project planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):

• 5+ yrs of software engineering experience.
• Basic understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Familiarity with PHP and/or JavaScript and modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly Vue.js.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles.
• Familiarity with version control systems, such as GIT.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A passion for learning and staying up to date with new technologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):

• Associate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with RESTful API's and web services.
• Familiarity with database systems (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Exposure to testing frameworks (e.g. PHPUnit, Jest).
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies.
• Personal projects or contributions to open-source projects showcasing your skills.

Not currently recruiting from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, Washington, or New York

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