Lead Software Engineer – NodeJS (Project Hire)

Universal Studios; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Studios in Orlando, FL seeks a Lead Software Engineer – NodeJS to provide technical leadership and delivery for Integration Services within UDX Global Technology & Innovation. You will define, develop, test, analyze, and deliver software solutions across hardware and software platforms.

You will mentor teams, lead architecture discussions, and drive high-quality code and robust testing practices while collaborating with Architecture and third-party vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in relevant fields.
• 7+ years of software development experience on multi-team projects.
• Experience with NodeJS and modern JavaScript tooling.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and lead analysts, developers, and architects in conceptualizing and developing software programs.
• Mentor technical staff and drive solution delivery across the project lifecycle.
• Lead defect triage and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Design, run, and monitor automated tests and ensure code quality.
• Document system requirements, technical specs, and test cases with stakeholders.
• Support release management and change control processes.
• Contribute to Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

NodeJS

TypeScript

JavaScript

ExpressJS

Mocha

CouchDB

Redis

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

REST

NoSQL

SQL

Agile

Scrum

Scaled Agile Framework

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Technology

Tools

None

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Lead Software Engineer – NodeJS role is to provide technical leadership and delivery for UDX Global Technology & Innovation – Integration Services. Lead Software Engineer will be responsible to define, develop, test, analyze, and deliver technology solutions. This could include writing, coding, testing, analyzing, and delivering both hardware and software programs and applications.

The Lead Software Engineer will also lead others in the research, design, documentation, and modification of technology solutions throughout the project life cycle. Leadership tasks include leveraging of Enterprise Systems to their full extents, development or leadership of project development efforts, and ongoing support. They are expected to be able to perform as a technical lead from a code-level as well as the functional- level in addition to collaborating closely with other teams (such as our Architecture team) or third-party vendors.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate and Lead business analysts, programmer analysts, developers, and architects (both onshore and offshore) in conceptualizing and development of software programs and applications.
• Liaise and mentor other technical staff to lend expertise toward driving solutions
• Defect Triage – Build and lead a team to quickly identify defects found during the software development and quality assurance cycles, to assign to the correct teams for timely resolution.
• Design, run and monitor software tests on new and existing systems for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging.
• Lead the documentation of system business requirements, technical requirements, specifications, and test cases on a project-by-project basis in collaboration with internal users and departments.
• Support Release Management and Change Control processes along with other UPR Compliance Initiatives.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience desired in one or more of the following fields: Computer Information Technology, Computer Programming and Analysis, Industrial Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology.

EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years equivalent work experience. Experience preferred in software development in small-large sized projects with small to large sized teams.
• Conflict resolution, debugging, triaging, troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques required.
• Good presentation, facilitation, communication, and negotiation skills required.
• Proven hands‑on experience as a software engineer with expertise and focus on one or more technologies inclusive of NodeJS, TypeScript, JavaScript, ExpressJS. Experience in Mocha, CouchDB, Redis, Kafka, Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
• Expertise with REST, Node.JS, NoSQL, SQL, eventing patterns and microservices.
• Experience leading enterprise engineering projects or teams is a plus. Self-starter with the ability to manage a broad workload and accommodate change with a proven ability to deliver results.
• Expertise with AI coding assistants and development of AI utilities for generation of code, unit tests, code reviews is a plus.
• Proven ability to be a technical lead and assist in the technical growth of other Team Members and operate as the technical expert for multiple applications.
• Very highly developed written and verbal communication skills (including the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to a non-technical audience)
• Adaptability — a fast learner with a willingness to build solutions using tools to which you may have had little previous exposure.
• Empathy—the innate ability to understand the challenges faced by our customers, and the drive to resolve them.
• On-call availability on an occasional basis.
• May require working hours outside of typical business hours which could include nights and weekends as necessary to meet project deadlines and operational support needs.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality technical documentation.Demonstrated ability of strong customer relation skills, problem resolution and improved efficiencies and productivity.
• Experience with large scale enterprise system development and integration.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, and Scaled Agile Framework a plus;
• or equivalent combination of education and experience

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• This position is based in Orlando, Florida and may require travel to other NBCUniversal parks and properties on occasion.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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