Senior Software Engineer — Microservices & API Dev

Introduction

Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission‑critical connectivity across the United States.

With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber‑based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses
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The Software Engineer III is responsible for meeting customer needs through application development, deployment and life cycle management, specializing in development of microservices. Includes development initiatives, implementation, configuration and deployment of custom applications and modified off‑the‑shelf applications, as well as developing integrations between Windstream's systems. This position will interact with other organizations both within IT and the business, to provide proactive solutions to the business and drive business value.

• Development and implementation of API’s.
• Support requirements discussions led by business product owners, develop designs and levels of effort for systems implementing those requirements.
• Documentation of the designs to sufficient detail for implementation by other team members.
• Production support including some off‑hours support on a rotating schedule.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of databases and associated development.
• Identifying issues within software systems and recommending solutions to others.
• Implement and participate within code review process.
• Work and manage multiple development initiatives concurrently.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and users for support and to work in support of requirements and design development.

• Leadership and communication skills to build and strengthen relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Highly motivated and self‑directed individual, bringing a strong sense of focus and energy to work.
• Leadership skills and execution focus to drive results through performance.
• Strong technical knowledge of a wide range of development languages, frameworks, and methodologies, such as:
  Java, Web development technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Type Script, NodeJS, and Angular
  
  JS, database modeling / design in both SQL relational databases such as Oracle.
• Technical knowledge of SOAP/REST web services, Spring, unit and integration testing.
• Distributed version control systems such as Mercurial or GIT.
• Familiarity with a Linux shell environment and accessing Linux systems remotely via SSH to run applications.
• Ability to diagnose problems occurring within a system or resulting through integration between systems.
• Experience with development, deployment, and management of microservice/cloud‑based architectures such as Spring Boot and Docker is a plus.
• Business domain expertise in telecom industry and/or BPM would be a plus.
• Working knowledge of the Agile development methodologies, such as SCRUM or Kanban.
• Minimum requirements:
  
  College degree in a technical or related field and 3‑5 years professional‑level experience with 0‑1 year supervisory experience, or 7+ years professional‑level related technical experience with 0‑1 year supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional‑level related technical experience.

Physical Tasks – Standing Occasionally: 0‑33% | Walking Occasionally: 0‑33% | Sitting Continuously: 67‑100% | Bending:
Occasionally: 0‑33% | Crouching:
Occasionally: 0‑33% | Pushing‑Pulling:
Occasionally: 0‑33% | Carrying:
Occasional: 0‑33% | Reaching Above Head:
Occasionally: 0‑33% | Lifting‑Lowering >1‑15 lbs:
Occasionally: 0‑33% | Repetitive Hand Action:
Medium Dexterity:
Continuously: 67‑100% | Fine Manipulating: frequently: 34%‑66%.

Hearing:
Continuously: 67‑100% | Near Vision:
Continuously: 67‑100% | Far Vision:
Occasionally: 0‑33% | Peripheral Vision:
Occasionally: 0‑33%.

Computer, Printer, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier.

The starting compensation range for this job is $76,300 to $104,200.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan

Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.