Senior Software Engineer

Pointwest-North America; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pointwest-North America is looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In this role, you will lead major software development projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure best practices in coding and software solutions are followed.

With a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science and at least 3 years of experience, you will guide the team in developing high-quality applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience with software development.
• Proven experience organizing and leading product development efforts.
• Proficient with developer tools, including Generative AI.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development initiatives and collaborate with teams.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices.
• Mentor junior software engineers and provide guidance.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Interpersonal communication

Advanced planning and organizational skills

Knowledge of secure coding practices

Experience with cloud technologies

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

C#

Java

.NET

JavaScript

MS SQL

Job description

About the role

Our clients software engineering teams are focused on business outcomes and are empowered to create intuitive, reliable, and high performing applications. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll lead major software development initiatives, help establish best practices, provide architectural and development guidance, and mentor junior software engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development initiatives/projects and effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver quality solutions on time and within budget
• Lead technical solutioning, project planning, work breakdown, and timeline estimation for software development tasks
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code following best practices and coding standards
• Leverage best‑fit frameworks for project execution
• Create high‑quality software solutions that provide positive user experiences, align with standards and guiding principles, and are maintainable and easy to support
• Ensure solution economics and total cost of ownership are considered during design and development
• Assess, understand, and document the interaction between systems, impacts of various designs, and performance tradeoffs
• Define and mature software engineering standards and practices
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and alignment with department standards
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior and mid‑level software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and career development
• Provide support for custom software solutions, responding to and resolving issues within defined timeframes

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science / related discipline or equivalent training
• 3+ years of professional experience with software development
• Proven experience organizing and leading product development efforts
• Proven accomplishments with advanced software development, including development and implementation of complex enterprise applications in multi‑tier and highly integrated environments
• Experience evaluating and deploying enterprise solutions, both off‑the‑shelf and custom built
• Experience with cloud, web, integration, and data development in a business environment
• Experience with C#, Java, .NET, JavaScript, MS SQL or similar languages/technologies
• Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) and writing automated tests
• Proficient with developer tools, including Generative AI
• Experience with cloud technologies and open source technologies
• Experience with agile and plan‑driven project execution frameworks
• Knowledge of and experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD, and containerization technologies
• Knowledge of and experience with secure coding practices
• Knowledge of Do it Best business processes, the retail or distribution industry, or general business operations principles and practices

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Disciplined, focused, and self‑motivated
• Advanced planning and organizational skills
• Advanced interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, growth mindset, humility, and leadership by example
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in initiating or navigating change