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Position Summary:
The Sr. Software Developer develops, modifies, and maintains technical applications. This role also creates and follows specifications for complex software programming applications and modifies/maintains the existing software. In addition, the Sr. Software Developer participates in other IT activities with other staff members.
Work Location: Remote/Hybrid position for applicants local to one of our three locations.
- Shakopee, MN
- Charlotte, NC
- Grayslake, Ill
Occasional yearly travel to other locations; about 10%.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Translates business requirements into technical requirements and technical solutions, whether building and/or purchasing the solution
- Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and implements high quality software solutions
- Understands the full solution, system components, and data flows and knows how their portion contributes to the full solution
- Understands agile SDLC and uses appropriately to deliver high quality solutions
- Leads and participates in code, test plan, and implementation plan walkthroughs
- Contributes to implementation planning and support
- Supports designated applications
- Researches new technologies and builds prototypes for validating ideas and concepts.
- Understands business operations and existing applications to improve tools and automation.
- Communicates with technical team to facilitate coordination of solution delivery
- Partners closely with Architect, IT team, and business users to deliver quality software solutions
- Follows technology standards and best practices.
- Provides feedback and suggestions for process and product improvement
- Assists in building the technology skills of others on the IT staff; mentors junior developers
- Ability to work as an individual as well as part of a team
Mandatory Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of software development experience
- Experience building, maintaining applications and services
- Experience with Unit Testing, System Testing, Regression Testing, Performance Testing
- Experience with SDLC and/or Agile development methodology
- Experience with Microsoft platform.
- Deep understanding of relational database technologies such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
- Proficient with React and other front-end technologies such as Angular, JavaScript
- Expertise in core Computer Science fundamentals, including Object-Oriented programming, database design, data structures, and algorithms
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient with C# and .Net Core framework; Python experience and ASP.Net framework are useful
- Experience in GraphQL is a plus
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is a plus
- Excellent communication, organizational skills, and ability to present new ideas and solutions to the teammates.
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work as an individual as well as part of a team
- Bilingual or multilingual proficiency in any language (including ASL) preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Occasional walking
- Manual dexterity for repetitive work
- Frequent Sitting for prolonged periods of time
- Travel: Limited travel to other sites, about 10%.
- Chemicals: N/A
- Ability to lift, push and pull: N/A
Imagine is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Diversity and Inclusion are not just a checked box, it is a critical part of our commitment to deliver innovative solutions to our clients and provide a great place to work for our entire Imagine family. We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.
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