Senior Software Engineer - Craft Education

WGU; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 144,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

WGU in Nashville is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and implement software systems. You will communicate across project teams, mentor junior engineers, and help manage on-time delivery with quality and efficiency.

You will lead or consult on sub-disciplines, plan for risks, and contribute to overall team effectiveness while ensuring the platform meets client and employer needs. This role is based in the Craft Education office in Downtown Nashville.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the processes associated with software development.

Responsibilities

• Acts as an expert in assigned areas of software engineering and mentors other engineers.
• Leads teams or cross-functional groups in transferring knowledge and problem solving.
• Identifies technical risks and dependencies and mentors others in risk management.
• Speaks authoritatively and accurately on questions related to ownership of the platform.
• Contributes to rapid identification of system problems and minimizes time to restoration of services.
• Plans and executes testing strategies to balance quality and cost.

Job description

If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future-consider Craft Education as the next step in your career.

Craft Education is on a mission to solve skilled labor shortages by powering work-based learning pathways for all.

At Craft, we're revolutionizing the apprenticeship degree, combining on-the-job learning with accredited instruction to create innovative educational pathways that accommodate working professionals and meet employer needs. Our flagship product - Craft Connect - helps organizations administer apprentice degree programs and address mission-critical data and reporting needs. Through the same platform, Craft is also transforming how on-the-job learning converts into academic credits.

Our team of technology, education and workforce professionals also provides technical assistance to organizations looking to launch and manage apprenticeship degree programs. We are working tirelessly to accelerate the expansion of these programs along with the data infrastructure that underpins them.

If you're looking to join the work-based learning revolution, we'd love to talk with you. At Craft, you'll have the opportunity to solve hard problems in a high-growth startup environment and make a lasting impact on the future of education and workforce development. We couldn't be more excited to advance this work as a team of innovative, collaborative and mission-oriented professionals - we hope you'll consider joining us.

Job Description

The Senior Software Engineer for Craft (https://www.crafteducation.com/) is responsible for the research, design, development, analysis, testing, and implementation of software operating or application systems. They communicate project information to client, project manager, or other design personnel working on projects. They maintain good working relationships with clients and staff. They write and maintain complete documentation. They support team members to ensure established goals and deadlines are met and they keep management informed of status and significant problems.

• *This position is expected to work in the Craft office located in Downtown Nashville, TN.
• Acts as an expert in assigned areas of software engineering. Mentors other more junior engineers to be more effective in their role.
• Maintains accountability for quality of services in their assigned area and success of assigned projects for on-time, on-budget, and on-scope delivery.
• Contributes as a lead or consultant for at least one team. May be a 'go-to' person in a particular sub-discipline or application area.
• Contributes formally and informally to effectiveness of the team through formal and informal mentoring and direction during team meetings and problem solving.
• Communicates effectively and regularly with other disciplines to identify and resolve problems and contribute to organization success.
• Leads teams or cross-functional groups in identifying and transferring knowledge through formal and informal means (formal presentations, internal white-papers, etc).
• Acts as a planning consultant for team or portfolio when identifying technical risks and dependencies. Identifies potential problems, as well as potential solutions, far in advance and mentors other engineers in risk management.
• Speaks authoritatively and accurately with respect to questions related to their area of ownership or the platform as a whole.
• Contributes directly, and leads others, in rapid identification of system problems minimizing time to restoration of services.
• Assists engineering management in identifying opportunities for improvement within the team, including training, technical feedback, emerging problems, etc.
• Applies strategies and tools to plan and execute testing strategies to find the 'sweet spot' that maximizes quality while minimizing costs. Demonstrates the 'good enough' principle that balances quality and time to implement.
• Interprets functional, non-functional, and implied requirements into designs and code that meet those specifications. Identifies gaps, risks, and deficiencies in such requirements and proposes solutions. Guides more junior engineers on how to plan and execute on requirements delivery.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

KSAs

• Understanding of the processes associated with software development, includ

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Grade: Technical 410

Pay Range: $143,700.00 - $222,700.00