Software Engineer II

eTeam; Redmond (WA); Remote; USD 81,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the human resources services industry is seeking a Software Engineer II for a remote contract position. This role involves designing and implementing core backend software components and ensuring efficient use of system resources. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have experience in various programming languages, including PHP, Python, and C++. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and contribution to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Hack.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve modifications of existing databases.
• Develop standards and guidelines for software acquisition.
• Conduct design and code reviews.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting

Knowledge of computer hardware and software

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field

Tools

SQL

VisualBasic

PHP

Hack

C/C++

Java

Python

Javascript

Job description

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Job Title: Software Engineer II
Location: Redmond, WA (Remote)
Duration: 6 Months

Summary:
The main function of a software engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical software engineer researches, designs, develops and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and approve the modification of existing databases and database management systems.
• Instruct staff to write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system.
• Direct database development and approve project scope and limitations.
• Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
• Approve, schedule, plan and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems.
• Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Strong mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.
• Strong knowledge of computer hardware and software.
• Knowledge of computer development software as it relates to systems, such as SQL, VisualBasic, etc.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement core, backend software components
• Code using primarily PHP, Hack, potentially C/C++, Java as well
• Interface with other teams, team members to incorporate their innovations and vice versa
• Conduct design and code reviews
• Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources
• Establish self as an owner of a particular component, feature or system with expert end-to-end understanding
• Successfully completes projects at medium scope while maintaining a consistent high level of productivity

Must-have:

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Javascript or Hack
• Experience designing, analyzing and improving efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources
• Experience owning a component, feature or system
• Experience building and shipping high quality work and achieving high reliability

Experience improving quality through thoughtful code reviews, appropriate testing, proper rollout, monitoring, and proactive changes
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Nice to have

• Track record of setting technical direction for a team, driving consensus and successful cross-functional partnerships
• Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications
• Experience in programming languages such as C, C++, Java

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Human Resources Services and Staffing and Recruiting

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