SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

A Senior Software Developer is part of a team that creates software using a wide variety of tools and applications. Developers are expected to be proficient in core software development principles and methodologies. They must be able to break requirements down into appropriately sized objects, classes or methods that are consistent with the established enterprise architecture. Developers are also able to quickly troubleshoot and resolve application issues and make recommendations to improve performance and reliability. They are also able to review requirements and estimate accurate development hours and schedule costs. As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these include, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisor(s), staying focused on the assigned tasks, and completing other tasks as assigned. Technical Skills Proficient in C#, VB .NET, .NET 10 and other object‑oriented programming languages Proficient in T/SQL, P/SQL and LINQ to SQL Thoroughly test developed code to minimize errors Develop, test, and implement new software programs Write complex code and participate in code reviews Perform system design, upgrades, and maintenance according to business needs Maintain system documentation Participate in Scrum meetings and work with the development teams to provide Database development support Non‑Technical Skills Participate in the SAFe Agile Scrum team environment with a focus on planning and delivering changes iteratively Excellent written and verbal communication skills Collaborate with team members and other business users Participate in and promote a team learning culture Be able to work remotely without any distractions Responsibilities Lead the development efforts of the Development Team Review requirements and develop accurate estimates Resolve ambiguities with customer requirements Develop well‑structured code with appropriate documentation Thoroughly test developed code to minimize any discrepancies Maintain knowledge of new developments in core technologies Works closely with other team members to ensure requirements are thoroughly understood and the application is complete with a seamless look and feel Mentor other team members Work independently or in teams with minimal supervision Follows established UI/UX and software coding standards Support Agile Methodologies to Software Development (e.g. SAFe,) Effectively communicate with customers and other team members Takes ownership of system and software to ensure minimal defects Proactively recommend alternative processes, technologies, or implementations to improve system performance or reduce time and cost Help troubleshoot and resolve production issues Support company proposal effort by authoring and / or reviewing technical content for various business development efforts The senior Software Engineer is expected to train and oversee the work of less experienced Software Engineers Perform other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications US Citizenship Must have an active DOD Secret Clearance Must have Level 1 or higher IAT Certification (A+ CE, Security+, CCNA‑Security, CND, Network+ CE, SSCP) Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Information Systems, Computer Science, or another related field Experience working with development tools like Visual Studio, SQL Server Management Studio, Jira, Jama, Confluence, Bitbucket Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. government, a post‑employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offered Preferred Qualifications Minimum 10 years software development experience with 5 years of database technical experience in support of complex software applications and solutions Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve database integrity, performance, blocking/deadlocking, connectivity, and security issues Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through four or more years related application/infrastructure experience utilizing the company's standard toolsets. Specific assignments may require recognized certification in an area of expertise. Demonstrated knowledge of MS SQL Server and Oracle experience is a plus Demonstrated knowledge of moderate to highly complex programming, system design, and analysis principles, and general business operations Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with users, project teams, and management Demonstrated ability to work on a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity where analysis of the situation or data requires thorough identification of factors and analysis of impact Demonstrated ability to respond to significant inquiries from users Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions #J-18808-Ljbffr