Software Engineering - Software Engineer II

** Job#: 3014189
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* Job Description:

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* JOB TITLE:

Software Engineer II
**** DURATION: 6 MONTHS
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* LOCATION:

ONSITE IN REDMOND, WA
**** PAY RATE: $62 - $72 HOURLY
**** Job Description**:

The main function of a software engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical software engineer researches, designs, develops and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and approve the modification of existing databases and database management systems.
• Instruct staff to write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system.
• Direct database development and approve project scope and limitations.
• Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
• Approve, schedule, plan and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems.
• Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Strong mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.
• Strong knowledge of computer hardware and software.
• Knowledge of computer development software as it relates to systems, such as SQL, Visual Basic, etc.

Education/

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.

Responsibilities Design and implement core, backend software components

Code using primarily PHP , Hack, potentially C/C++, Java as well Interface with other teams, team members to incorporate their innovations and vice versa

Conduct design and code reviews

Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources

Establish self as an owner of a particular component, feature or system with expert end-to-end understanding

Successfully completes projects at medium scope while maintaining a consistent high level of productivity

Must-have

Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Java script or Hack Experience designing, analyzing and improving efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources

Experience owning a component, feature or system

Experience building and shipping high quality work and achieving high reliability

Experience improving quality through thoughtful code reviews, appropriate testing, proper rollout, monitoring, and proactive changes

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Nice to have Track record of setting technical direction for a team, driving consensus and successful cross-functional partnerships

Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications

Experience in programming languages such as C, C++, JavaEEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected…