Software Engineer

TriMet; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 105,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

TriMet is seeking a Software Engineer to drive the full life cycle of enterprise software solutions. You will design, code, test, deploy, document, and maintain applications in both web and non-web environments.

This role requires a minimum of three in-person days per week and emphasizes safety, collaboration, and delivering reliable systems to support TriMet’s operations. The position supports the entire lifecycle from requirements to production, including testing, documentation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of IT group or R&D software lab experience required.
• Experience in web-based software development capacity desired.

Responsibilities

• Owns all aspects of enterprise application development in a web environment, including requirements, design, coding, testing, deployment, and documentation.
• Performs automated unit, functional, and integration testing to ensure requirements are met.
• Documents solutions with flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, and code comments.
• Provides technical ownership and support for major enterprise applications, coordinating with IT management on resources and priorities.
• Researches emerging technologies for potential inclusion in the enterprise environment.

Skills

Software development

Full life cycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, GIS, Physics, or Engineering

Job description

The Software Engineer develops information systems by designing, programming, and installing software solutions in support of the business. This position is responsible for full life cycle of software development process: design, code, test, deploy, document and maintain application software in web-based and non web-based environments.

This position requires a minimum of three (3) days in-person per week.

Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements. Safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required. Serve as a good steward of TriMet and maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of TriMet’s product and service offerings.

Reliable in-person attendance is an essential function of all positions. TriMet is an in-person first organization, with a strong emphasis on in-person collaboration, customer service, and safe and efficient operations. Some positions may be able to work up to two days remotely depending on department policy, business needs, and manager discretion.

1. Responsible for all aspects of enterprise application technical ownership and development in a web environment using web technology. Participates in the entire application lifecycle, including gathering requirements; project scoping, identifying development needs; choosing appropriate programming language and identifying development frameworks that could expedite the process; determining cross-platform integration capability; configuring, integrating, and coding the application system. Ensures proper source code stewardship by enforcing proper source control discipline ensuring the appropriate repositories are up to date with the latest version of source code.
2. Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development and proposed solutions. Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.
3. Conduct automated unit, functional, user acceptance, and integration testing to ensure product fulfills requirements of the end user and integrates correctly with other systems.
4. Document and demonstrate solution by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.
5. Improve operations by conducting systems analysis and recommend changes in policies and procedures.
6. Licenses software by obtaining required information from vendors, recommend purchases, test and approve products.
7. Apply sound project management guidelines to ensure the accurate and timely completion of assigned tasks and projects. Prepare and communicate project plans and project status.
8. Provide technical ownership for one or more major enterprise business applications, including ongoing customer and technical support. Gather and analyze information for correcting or improving systems. Make appropriate changes to ensure the ongoing operational integrity of the system.
9. Coordinate with Customer and Information Technology management to establish resource levels and priorities to ensure appropriate levels of product and customer support are in place.
10. Contribute to the development of technology standards and best practices. Research and evaluate emerging technologies for inclusion within Agency’s enterprise application environment.

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required.

A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, GIS, Physics, or Engineering is preferred.

A minimum of two (2) years total credited experience.*

Two (2) years of experience working in an Information Technology group or R&D software lab are required.

Two (2) years of experience working with in an IT group or R&D software lab in a web-based software development capacity are required.

Or any equivalent combination of training or experience.

*The amount of credit a candidate receives for prior years of experience is based on the relevancy of that experience to the required or preferred prerequisites of the job description. Experience is prorated based on hours worked. LRHR assigns and validates the "credited experience".

Salary offers will be determined by a candidate's education, training and relevant experience. A complete work history will be required for this purpose at the time of offer; any omitted work history will not be considered after hire. Any final offer of employment will fall within the range stated above. For transparency, we choose to list the full available grade range, however, TriMet's salary administration process will ultimately determine the final salary offered.

Type of Position / Grade / FLSA

Grade 16, Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time

Salary Range

• Minimum: $104,587.00
• Maximum: $156,881.00

Selection Process

1. Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume)
2. Panel Interviews
3. Reference Check and Degree Verification
4. Criminal Background Check

Equal Opportunity

TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement

As applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work. If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, TriMet will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If TriMet's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation.