Principal Software Engineer - Remote

POSITION SUMMARY :
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This position is responsible for delivering successful technical solutions for NMDP. The individual is responsible for development and support activities in domain with minimal supervision and guidance. This position can be remote (US) or hybrid. #LI-Remote #LI-Hybrid
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ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Participates in the schedule definition, system design, scope definition, and development/selection of software solutions:

• Works with a team or independently to research and define user requirements and understand their needs, address those needs, handle problems as they arise, and escalate issues as required.
• With minimal direction, works to formulate system scope, objectives, requirements, and design documentation.
• Works with team to provide information and development schedules for assigned work.
• Creates appropriate documentation for all application modifications and new development.
• Develops applications/enhancements within NMDP defined architecture and following the predefined processes/methodologies.
• Proactively communicates with and coordinates activities with other team members.

Provides Support for Solution Team:

• Works with team members to develop, maintain, and improve critical internal and external production applications.
• Works with Infrastructure and Service Desk teams to identify, diagnose, and remediate production system issues.
• Provides timely status updates for assigned work to the team members and leadership.
• Researches the changing marketplace to keep current with technology and upgrades.
• Provides production system support as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:

• Advanced knowledge of the development life cycle including testing process and methods, variable programming fundamentals, conditional execution, data structures, compilation and debugging tools.
• Advanced knowledge of Agile and object-oriented software development methodologies.
• Knowledge of Dev/Ops
• Blue/Green deployment methodologies
• Knowledge of micro-service architecture and the re-architecture of monolithic applications.
• Cloud technologies (specifically AWS)

Ability to:

• Work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Be a self-starter and self-motivated team player able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate attention to detail with a quality focus.
• Proven ability to mentor others on the development team and lead technical solution development.
• Be self-directed and able to effectively work independently or within project teams.
• Must exemplify our NMDP Standards.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, or related technical field that required extensive computer programming. Equivalent related experience and/or education may be substituted for the degree.
• Seven years technical work experience, working independently and in a team-based software development environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: ( Additional qualifications that may make a person even more effective in the role, but are not required for consideration )

• Depending upon area of assignment/focus, necessary skills, and experience must include the following:
• Java EE, JMS, Angular (or REACT), testing automation scripting, DEV/Ops processes including CI/CD, and relational databases/SQL.
• The following skills, platforms, and/or experience may also be used:
• Web Development Technologies (HTML/JavaScript/CSS), Web Accessibility (Section 508) and Web Usability Standards, Query, AJAX, XML, XSLT, web services, reactive website design, service-oriented architecture, development and testing on mobile platforms, and object relational mapping frameworks, MVC Framework.

DEI COMMITMENT:
As part of our values, we are committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion at NMDP. We actively celebrate colleagues' different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

NMDP offers regular, full-time employees medical, dental, vision, life and disability, accident/critical illness/hospital, well-being, legal, identity theft, and pet benefits. Retirement, paid time off/holidays, leave, and incentive plans are also offered to eligible employees. Please reference this link for more information: NMDP Benefit Information