Sr. Software Development Engineer

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About the Role

Analyzes, designs, programs, debugs, and modifies software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked, or internet-related computer programs. Code may be used in commercial or end-user applications, such as materials management, financial management, HRIS, mobile apps or desktop applications products. Using current programming language and technologies, writes code, completes programming, and performs testing and debugging of applications. Completes documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance. May interact with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications. May oversee projects and/or programs, as assigned by management. Position may allow for partial telecommuting.

Salary Range: $156,998 - $234,000

About You

Basic Qualifications

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field plus two (2) years of experience in the job offered or in a Sr. Software Development Engineer-related occupation.

2 years (24 months) of experience in object-oriented design and development;

2 years (24 months) of experience in algorithms and data structures;

2 years (24 months) of experience in programming language such as Java, C# or C++; and

2 years (24 months) of experience in database and querying languages such as SQL.

Other Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field plus five (5) years of experience in the job offered or in a Sr. Software Development Engineer-related occupation.

5 years (60 months) of experience in object-oriented design and development;

5 years (60 months) of experience in algorithms and data structures;

5 years (60 months) of experience in programming language such as Java, C# or C++; and

5 years (60 months) of experience in database and querying languages such as SQL.