Software Engineer 4

Software Engineer 4Position Summary: Analyzes, designs, develops, tests, and maintains software programs based on customer requirements, using development standards and software development lifecycle process. Daily tasks include identifying requirements for digital transformation; planning 3rd party integrations, planning and developing native code; contributing to build vs. buy decisions; and coding, testing, documenting, error handling, and mitigating performance improvements in the development life cycle. Demonstrates technical expertise and programming skills for assigned code base, develops new coding skills as required; establishes repeatable guidelines and scalable standards; and leads cross-disciplinary team to deliver solutions that meet business, technical, and user requirements.Tasks and Responsibilities: Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software solutions to meet customer requirements. Tasks required to complete this often include requirements analysis, documentation, error/exception handling, business process implementation, performance analysis/improvements and technology research. Provides software development work estimates and work scheduling, in coordination with project management. Plans work schedule, including assessing work prioritization. Maintain technical skills through hands-on experience, independent research, training and/or conferences. Good understanding of secure cloud technologies. Collaborates with leadership, product owners, architects, and business liaison to understand requirements Maintains and enhances existing system design through strong understanding of architecture and test-driven development skills Research and develop new technologies to enhance current and future design, security, and system performance Strong understanding of Web Services and SOAP/REST integrations of third-party and remote systems Expert knowledge in optimizing SQL relational operations including direct query, caching mechanisms, read/write clustering, etc. Expert understanding of DevOps best practices, Code Repository Branching/Merging, and system integrations Expert knowledge of code implementation, and upgrades of platform infrastructures Good understanding of the configuration and management of Apache Tomcat for hosting Java Web Applications Knowledge of SSL and Encryption methodologies, as well as an understanding of SSL implementations Expert experience in full-stack application design and development Participates in analysis and architectural design for new and existing applications Plans work schedule and estimates for project management and resource coordination Works closely with Infrastructure and Architect teams to develop and enhance cloud-based solutions Managing oversight and code review of reporting developers Willingness to lead and mentor other developers Leads team implementations and can identify gaps and complications in application development designs Responsible for development and documentation standards. Performs peer reviews to ensure compliance, as well as overview of project documentation. Identifies team challenges and manages project expectations to coordinate across other project teams, as well as managing customer relationships. Ability to professionally negotiate and challenge decisions, when necessary, to ensure project success. Participate in Agile development methodology and ceremonies including negotiations with product managers and stakeholders. Mentoring other team members on Agile best practices.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Supervisory duties may be expected. Minimum Skills Minimum Knowledge and Abilities Subject Matter Exp exp in web-based IT solutions: Demonstrates at least prim tech skill area listed here: Java &/or web progr, incl JSP, Servlets, JDBC, web srvcs, mobile, Angular, React, React Native, VueJS, JSON & HTML web dev, Relational database design & appl dev (i.e., Oracle, DB2, etc.), Including SQL queries, PL/SQL, Oracle APEX, DB2, etc., & Hands-on developer appl server exp, incl Apache Tomcat, WeSphere Appl Server or other (preferred). Proficient in using Github, including branching and merging. Experience managing source code conflict resolution and releases for an entire squad. Object-oriented programming experience. Ability to work well in a team environment. Ability to manage project schedules and tasks, working closely with Scrum Master to coordinate resources and timelines. Experience with one or more development methodologies (i.e., waterfall, Agile, Rational Unified Process – RUP, etc.). Demonstrates critical thinking problem solving skills on a semi-routing basis for creative and innovative solutions. Demonstrates decision-making and communication skills to address customer issues, as well as analyze and clarify a new project assignment. Demonstrates technical writing skills. Demonstrates customer service and situation-appropriate, professional customer communication. Demonstrates time management and multi-tasking skills. Independent time management, responsible for general guidelines and project artifacts. Expert in the design and implementations of APIs and modern technology architectures.Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Microsoft Azure, specifically as it relates to serverless and/or immutable architecture, automated deployment pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC). Java Developer Certification(s) Oracle or DB2 Certification(s) Experience with Oracle AEM integrations Experience with Oracle Visual Builder Subject Matter Expert experience in web-based IT solutions Web-team leadership experience Self-Manage budgets, monitor team progress, adjust resources and priorities accordingly Establish timelines Ability to work independently Ability to communicate in a collaborative DevOps environment with the team, managers, business units and stakeholders. Ability to document project integrations and effectively communicate at all levels of the organizational hierarchy. Leadership skills and ability to mentor peer developers. User Interface (UI) development experience Expert knowledge and experience in mobile responsible Web design methodologies Subject Matter Expert experience in mobile responsive Web design Advanced knowledge of OWASP and familiarity with web application vulnerabilities. Experience with CI/CD pipeline configurations and management Working knowledge of source control software (SVN or Git), build and deployment tools (Maven, Jenkins, Gradle) Sharp troubleshooting skills and real-world systems deployment experience.Competencies: Working with Diverse Populations Coordinating Project Activities Thinking Globally Interacting with People at Different Levels Developing Talent Delivering High Quality Work Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Sys, Electrical Engineering from an accredited university OR Relevant technical programming experience. Required Certifications Working Environment Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business related events. Physical Demands Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.