Software Developer, Software Engineer

Job Description

Work closely in a team environment to design and implement strategic software products based on varying technologies.

Apply technical and business skills to deliver quality projects, on time and complete.

Keep management informed of progress via weekly time sheets and, as appropriate, specific project management reports.

Continually look to enhance technical and business skills to improve productivity.

Conduct unit and integration testing of software configurations.

Exhibit high personal commitment to quality, implementing Development best practices.

Develop software components for the organization

Create technical specifications, unit test plans and required documentation.

Support the deployment of programs to the user community.

Provide continuous, friendly support of our applications to the user community.

Communicate regularly with required job contacts.

Technical

Competencies:

Depending on the emphasis of the IT applications, technical competencies may include experience in:

• Progress Software Open Edge Platform, UNIX skills and Enterprise Resource Planning application knowledge.
• Web technologies including services oriented architecture using Java
• and/or C#
• Knowledge of SOA concepts and SOA environment preferred

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Interpersonal - Listens to others without interrupting;
  Keeps emotions under control;
  Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
  Listens and gets clarification;
  Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures;
  Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time;
  Supports organization's goals and values.
• Adaptability - Manages competing demands;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time;
  Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Keeps commitments;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities;
  Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Accepts responsibility for own actions;
  Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Applies feedback to improve performance;
  Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards;
  Completes work in timely manner.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly.

Education/

Experience:

Four years of college, preferably in Software Computer Sciences (Software Engineering, Information Technology, etc.) or equivalent

Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer

Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software;
Spreadsheet software;
Development software;
Internet software;
Order processing systems;
Project Management software;
Manufacturing software;
Database software and Contact Management systems.

Certificates and Licenses:
No certifications needed

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is working in a typical office environment.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the…