Senior Engineer, Software

WM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WM is seeking a software engineer to design, develop, code, test, and debug software, with a focus on enhancing existing applications. You will participate in design sessions with architects, analyze complex business processes, and lead team efforts to deliver IT solutions aligned with business initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 5+ years of experience, and strong problem-solving, communication, and mentoring skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or similar field.
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant experience.
• 5 years of previous experience (in addition to education requirement).
• Experience in leveraging AI tools in software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge of project management/change management in regards to acquisition/development life cycles.
• Systems development, implementation, upgrades and analyses.
• QA testing, catalyst or unified business modeling, system design and analysis.
• Knowledge of enterprise coding standards.
• Hands on experience in writing more complex code.
• Ability to perform code reviews.
• Knowledge of software methodologies.
• Ability to learn new and emerging technologies.
• Ability to lead a group to consensus, solve problems, and accomplish tasks.
• Ability to mentor and train less knowledgeable peers and individuals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• General business knowledge and concepts.
• Web application development, imaging technology.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, codes, tests, and debugs new software and enhances existing software.
• Leads design/coding sessions and implements solutions as part of a team.
• Coordinates with business analysts and users to determine requirements.
• Reviews systems under development and related documentation.
• Resolves customer issues and contributes to software development.
• Mentors peers and may work on-call shifts on a rotation basis.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or MIS

High School Diploma or GED + 4 years of relevant experience

5 years of previous experience

Job description

I. Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for designing, developing, coding, testing, and debugging new software and producing significant enhancements to existing software. Conducts complex business process analysis, needs assessments, and participates in design sessions with Architects in order to align information technology solutions with business initiatives. Undertakes complex projects requiring additional specialized technical knowledge in software design and testing.

II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops enterprise-level information technology solutions by analyzing, coding, testing, and implementing new software and by modifying/enhancing existing software applications.
• Leads design/coding sessions, develops solutions, and implements solutions as part of a team. Performs complex analyses of system requirements and of existing business processes and information systems.
• Articulates design and resolves technical/design conflicts as they occur.
• Coordinates with business analysts and users to determine requirements.
• Reviews systems under development and related documentation.
• Resolves customers’ issues and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements. Participates in the development of software.
• Contributes in advanced systems planning, scheduling and implementation.
• Mentors and fosters growth of peers and team members.
• May work on-call shifts on a rotation basis.

III. Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant experience.
• 5 years of previous experience (in addition to education requirement)
• Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Experience in leveraging AI tools in sfotware development life cycle (SDLC)
• Knowledge of project management/change management in regards to acquisition/development life cycles.
• Systems development, implementation, upgrades and analyses
• QA testing, catalyst or unified business modeling, system design and analysis
• Knowledge of enterprise coding standards.
• Hands on experience in writing more complex code.
• Ability to perform code reviews.
• Knowledge of software methodologies.
• Ability to learn new and emerging technologies.
• Ability to lead a group to consensus, solve problems, and accomplish tasks.
• Ability to mentor and train less knowledgeable peers and individuals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• General business knowledge and concepts.
• Web application development, imaging technology.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to undertake a wide variety of challenging tasks.

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.