Senior Software Engineer

IN0534 Fishers, OH0523 Independence Bus Office, OH0713 NW Bancshares HQ, PA0258 Bellevue, PA0738 Processing Center

Job Description

The Senior Software Engineer designs, develops, and supports applications and solutions using Visual Studio, .NET platform and SQL server.

Essential Functions

• Develop applications and solutions using C#, SQL or other equivalent programming languages
• Develop and maintain solutions using Visual Studio, .NET platform and SQL server, web applications using ASP.NET, JavaScript, HTML, CSS and other web technologies, and web services, micro-services and API integrations using Web API, SOAP, REST, ASP.NET, JavaScript and other technologies
• Integrate web applications and solutions with Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365
• Design and develop ETL solutions using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server and other languages/tools
• Write technical specifications for applications, systems and solutions
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams, design diagrams and data flow diagrams using Microsoft Visio or other equivalent tools
• Work with internal customers to assess business needs and work with a team to design solutions
• Support and provide maintenance programming for applications using approved technologies.
• Follow Project Management Office (PMO) governance processes to execute a project on behalf of a customer/sponsor
• Lead requirements gathering, analysis and application design for medium and large projects
• Develop, implement, and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Establish best practices to embed information/application security and regulatory requirements in SDLC
• Maintains expertise in current technology stacks and best practices to recommend changes that can have positive impact on Northwest
• Troubleshoot and resolve daily issues with the perspective of minimizing incidents and developing supporting documentation that may be used by Tier 1 support teams
• Develop and execute plans to install new software and custom changes following Change Management disciplines
• Works with team to complete project requests
• Work closely with tier 1 technical support teams and work as part of the tier 2 support team to ensure team is meeting the business expectations.
• Support and maintain applications and solutions using Visual Studio, .NET platform, SQL server, C#, or other equivalent languages/tools.
• Support and maintain web applications using ASP.NET, JavaScript, HTML, CSS and other web technologies
• Accept mentorship from lead developers and mentor Application Developer I and II

Additional Essential Functions

• Ensure compliance with Northwest's policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
• Navigating Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
• Work as part of a team
• Work with on-site equipment

Safety and Health for those without supervisory duties

• Abide by the rules of the safety and loss prevention program
• Perform work tasks in a safe manner
• Report any and all injuries to supervisor
• Know what to do in case of an emergency

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Information Technology (Software Development track) or Engineering with a concentration in programming AND 6 years relevant work experienceOr Master's Degree Computer Science, Information Technology (Software Development track) or Engineering with a concentration in programming AND 5 years equivalent work experience Or

Work Experience

• 5 - 6 years Application development experience (professional) using Microsoft technology stack (e.g. .NET, C#, SQL Server) or equivalent technologies and toolset e.g. Java, Python, Oracle, MySQL, etc.
• 3 - 5 years Developing web applications using ASP.NET, HTML, JavaScript, CSS and other web technologies
• 2 - 3 years Writing SQL statements for relational database management systems like SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL

General Employee Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to establish effective working relationships among team members and participate in solving problems and making decisions
• Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written
• Ability to actively listen to what others are saying to achieve understanding, sharing information with others and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and information
• Ability to establish courses of action for self to accomplish specific goals, develop and use tracking systems for monitoring own work progress, and effectively use resources such as time and information
• Ability to make right decisions based on perceptive and analytical processes, practicing good judgment in gray areas

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of object oriented programming using C#, Java or similar contemporary programming languages
• Ability to create ETL solutions using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) or other equivalent technologies
• Knowledge of relational data model
• Knowledge of developing data warehouses and data marts
• Knowledge of JavaScript libraries and frameworks, e.g. Angular, React, JQuery, etc.
• Ability to identify critical areas to improve processes to gain productivity and efficiency in multiple spaces
• Knowledge of working in agile environments. Exposure to Kanban/Scrum framework
• Knowledge of source code repositories like Microsoft Team Foundation Services (TFS), GitHub, SVN or other equivalent tools
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services or any other cloud ecosystem
• Skill in incorporating best practices on information/application security into development efforts
• Ability to work within a team environment and possessing communication skills necessary to lead projects
• Ability to wear many hats to successfully navigate around technical and business challenges necessary to problem solve

Licenses and Certifications

Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) Within 1 yearOr other relevant certification, such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect Within 1 year

Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.