Senior Software Engineer, Information Technology

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.


Job Title: Senior Software Engineer, Information Technology.
Location: Reston, VA.

Purpose:

• Performs complex analysis, design, development, testing, and debugging of computer software ranging from operating system architecture integration and software design to selection of computer systems, language, and/or equipment.
• Designs, develops/codes, tests, and documents critical and complex application programs for computer systems.
• Works with appropriate stakeholders to define system scope and objectives and establish baselines.
• Establishes project standards and processes. Breaks down software requirements and creates highly complex systems.

Essential functions:

• 25% Perform technical detail design, coding, testing of applications. Serves as subject matter expert for both customer and internal discussions related to maintaining and enhancing existing software systems. Develop and/or analyze interface design documentation. Comply with hardware and software systems standards and procedures. Deliver large systems for tens of thousands of users. Comply with code quality, migration and dev/ops standards and policies.
• 25% Performs software analysis, including requirements and uses case development and design. Implements and documents source code to design specifications. Performs software testing including developing and running automated unit tests, drafting, and executing structured automated test cases. Compile, assess, and report data results from software testing and analysis.
• 25% Develops software solutions for enterprise environments and other technologies. Analyzes and implements functional and non-functional (e.g. performance, availability) requirements and designs, implements, and tests software. Perform operations & maintenance (O&M) of existing systems. Identifies areas for improvement and streamlining. Demonstrated experience with front-end and back-end programming and integration frameworks and tools. Assist in the estimation of development of application features.
• 25% Provides direct technical support for high level, high visibility and critical trouble calls for supported applications. Works with cross-functional teams to develop highly reliable software that runs on a scale. Provides recommendations to infuse new technology. Extending open-sourced libraries and systems as necessary to meet the needs of the team. Play a crucial role in product scoping and roadmap/architecture discussions. Continually evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities, trends, and best practices. Mentoring of junior software engineers.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Level:

• Bachelor's Degree.

Education Details:

• Information Technology or Computer Science.

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to communicate technical requirements to all levels of expertise, Advanced.
• Proficient in establishing and maintaining good working relationships, Advanced.
• Knowledge and understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), Advanced.
• Proficient with integrating complex and/or existing systems, Advanced.
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g. JavaScript, Java, Python, etc.), Advanced.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, Advanced.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies (e.g. AWS, Azure), Proficient.
• Knowledge of database technologies (e.g. cloud, SQL, Oracle, etc.), Advanced.
• Fundamental knowledge of software engineers' best practices, agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, Advanced.
• Knowledge of test-first practices including Test-Driven Development (TDD) for unit tests and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) for automated acceptance tests, Advanced.
• Strong experience with Deployment/Continuous Integration/Continuous Testing/Continuous Delivery processes and tools and have expertise in CI/CD tools and framework, Advanced.
• Knowledge of Code quality and promotion practices, Advanced.
• Strong mapping skills with primary focus on Health care EDI documents like 837, 834, 835, 270, 271, 276, 277, 999, 277CA.
• 10 years or greater working with IBM Transformation Extender (ITX'). Candidate MUST have been on projects and/or involved in long-term consecutive daily mapping efforts either building and/or modifying maps.
• Design and creation of type trees and maps using the design studio, mapping from various file formats XML, CSV, JSON, Flat File/Positional, Delimited.
• Integration experience with IBM Transformation Extender Advanced (ITXA) and ITX REST API.
• Use of adapters (e.g. file, MQ, Databases, SOAP).
• Serve as SME for ITXA and ITX HealthCare pack, ensuring adherence to compliance, EDI Standards.
• Testing validation and deployment of maps.
• Running/executing maps using SPE Console, Command Server, Launcher, Integration Servers.
• Experience with DevOps to integrate ITX maps and REST workflows into CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments.
• Experience with communication protocols (e.g., S/FTP, FTP/S) and concepts (e.g., keys, SSL certificates).
• Installation of IBM Transformation Extender/IBM Transformation Extender Advanced (ITXA).
• IBM Integration Bus, IBM Sterling B2Bi, Workflow Launcher, IBM Sterling File Gateway.
• Mentor developers on ITX design patterns, REST integration strategies, performance tuning, error-handling best practices.
• Strong experience on IBM ITX product upgrades integrating with B2Bi and ITXA.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (Scrum/SAFe) and support sprint deliverables.

Experience:

• 5 years' experience with software development, basic coding and compilation, software architecture/design, user requirements definition and software specification development.

In Lieu of Education:

• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.