Software Engineer 2

Public Consulting Group; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Public Consulting Group is seeking a software developer to design, build, and maintain applications for public sector clients in the United States. You will translate user needs into technical specs, contribute to code reviews, and help deliver reports and interfaces that improve operational outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with non-technical stakeholders, strong documentation, and adherence to coding standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Information Systems preferred.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience; strong technical documentation skills; ability to communicate ideas clearly, both technical and user-friendly.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, tests, documents and implements software according to specifications and industry best practices.
• Converts functional specifications into technical specifications suitable for code development.
• Works with Delivery Manager to evaluate user requests for feasibility, cost and time requirements.
• Follows coding and documentation standards; participates in code reviews.
• Collaborates with End Users to troubleshoot IT questions and generate reports.
• Analyzes and adjusts programs to increase efficiency and adapt to new requirements.
• Implements complex reports and interfaces; provides technical assistance to team members.

Skills

System design

Communication skills

Object-oriented programming

Reporting tools

Test-driven development

Education

Bachelors degree in CS/SE/IS

Job description

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S— all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, tests, documents and implements software according to specifications and industry best practices.
• Converts functional specifications into technical specifications suitable for code development.
• Works with Delivery Manager to evaluate user’s requests for new or modified computer programs to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current system, and computer capabilities.
• Follows coding and documentation standards. Participate in code review process.
• Collaborates with End Users to Troubleshoot IT Questions and Generate Reports
• Analyzes, reviews and alters program to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
• Understands Special Education and Response to Intervention models.
• Implements complex Reports.
• Implements complex Interfaces.
• Provides technical assistance to less experienced team members.
• Works with senior staff as part of large projects.

Required Skills

• System/application design, web and client-server technology
• Excellent communication skills, experience working with non-technical staff to understand requirements necessary
• Working knowledge of object-oriented language
• Experience with reporting tools
• Exposure to automated testing, especially test-driven development, a huge plus

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree required with a Computer Science, Software Engineering or Information Systems major preferred.
• 2 - 4 years of relevant experience preferred. Strong technical documentation skills, Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language, Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Working Conditions

• Office Setting

The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.

Compensation:

Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

Range: $61,600 - $110,000

PCG does not sponsor newly hired foreign national workers for work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.

EEO Statement:

Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.