Lead Software Engineer

Clarivate Analytic; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the software industry is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to enhance their product architecture and performance. This role involves collaborating with engineers, designing application layers, and ensuring code quality and performance. Candidates must have a Master's or Bachelor's degree with substantial software development experience, particularly in distributed systems and frontend technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Experience with Isomorphic SmartClient framework essential.
• Understanding of relational database systems like Postgres or SQL Server.

Responsibilities

• Gather user requirements and implement the design of the software application.
• Develop the client layer and server layer of applications using Java, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Conduct code and architectural reviews, and guide other engineers.

Skills

Isomorphic SmartClient framework

Frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, AJAX, XML)

Distributed systems design

Object-oriented software design

Software version management (GitHub, Bit Bucket)

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Lead Software Engineer, Global QMS, Inc. d/b/a/ Clarivate Analytics (US) LLC, Chelmsford, MA

Duties: Gather user requirements to determine feasibility of design within time; implement the design and architecture of the software application using advanced Javascript framework; experience in Isomorphic SmartClient framework; design and develop the server layer of the application including CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations using Postgres or SQL Server database; design and develop custom ETL process using Java and Javascript frameworks; design and develop the middle layer of the application for communication to the Postgres database using Java libraries and Remote Procedure Call; design and develop the client layer of the application including login, detailed usage and security aspects of the product using Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS; architect and produce efficient, clean, and reusable code with automated tests; integrate software components and third-party tools; redesign existing code to correct errors, optimize system’s performance, and improve scalability; create or update technical documentation for operational process, procedures, and environment configurations including the software architecture and design decisions, so the team learns and refines existing processes; define and implement databases and workflows; define and implement a strategy for testing new features; direct and execute software system testing and validation procedures; communicate information about the Software system design and maintenance to the project management team; coordinate and verify software system installation, including operations to ensure proper functioning; conduct code and architectural reviews; collaborate with team of engineers and project managers to determine scopes of work, provide estimates and meet deadlines; provide guidance to other engineers to drive quality and deliverables. No formal hire/fire authority. MULTIPLE OPENINGS

Requirements: Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field plus a minimum of 5 years of software development experience. In the alternative, the employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field plus a minimum of 7 years of software development experience. Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Isomorphic SmartClient framework, which is crucial to our platform architecture, including: developing professional software solutions using software development lifecycle, and working in agile environment. Must have experience with software version Management tools including: GitHub and Bit Bucket; and experience in building web services and Remote Procedure Call (RPC). Must have a deep understanding of distributed systems design. Must have deep knowledge of Object-oriented software design and development; deep knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, AJAX, XML). Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience with relational database systems like Postgres or SQL Server. Must have experience conducting code and architectural reviews. Telecommuting is permitted within a reasonable distance from the employer’s Chelmsford, MA office.

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