Mid-Level Software Engineer

Kforce, Inc; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce, Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer in Leawood, KS to help design, develop, and maintain software products. You will work on standard components, participate in design reviews, and ensure alignment with business requirements.

You will mentor teammates, implement tests, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant technologies, while contributing to a collaborative engineering environment in a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of software development, design and database operations.
• Experience building cloud-based applications and micro-services.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Strong knowledge of algorithmic analysis and design.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and maintains software components.
• Participates in design reviews and code reviews for new work.
• Creates technical specifications and product requirements from business needs.
• Enforces coding best practices with limited guidance.
• Maintains knowledge of latest technologies relevant to the role.
• Creates and maintains unit tests and documentation.
• Mentors and shares knowledge with the software team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Software development

Agile methodologies

Algorithm design & analysis

Architectural patterns

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cloud-based applications

Microservices

SQL databases

Job description

Kforce has a client in Leawood, KS that is looking for a Mid-Level Software Engineer who will use their technical expertise to help design, develop, and maintain software products.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and maintains standard software components
• Participates in technical design and code reviews for all new enhancements and maintenance work delivered
• Understands standard business and functional requirements and produces technical specifications and product requirements
• Enforces standard coding best practices in development with limited guidance from senior software engineers
• Maintains and improves current knowledge on the latest technologies relevant to the role regarding algorithms, language, design methodology, third-party development tools, application platforms, hardware compatibility and operating systems
• Creates, maintains, and executes unit tests
• Creates and maintains documentation on internal architecture of the system
• Mentors and shares knowledge with the software engineering team on large and small-scale projects
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years of experience in software development, design, and database operations
• Previous experience building cloud-based applications
• Experience in building modern micro-service applications and a relevant technology stack
• Experience with Agile Software development techniques including Scrum and Kanban
• Strong knowledge of formal Algorithmic analysis and design
• Strong technical skills, including architectural patterns and how/when to implement

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.