Software Engineer – Lead

Jobtailor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Kentucky seeks a software engineer to lead the technical design and development of software solutions, with strong Java and Python skills.

You will propose designs to address complex business needs, prepare technical documentation, and guide colleagues through coding reviews, testing, and releases. A university degree or equivalent experience plus 3+ years in the field are expected; certifications are often desired.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience.
• University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certifications are often desired.
• Strong Java and Python experience.
• Experience in application development and data science.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and development of software solutions.
• Propose and design software solutions to address complex business needs.
• Prepare technical and procedural documentation.
• Facilitate complex problem resolution.
• Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues.
• Review coding, testing, and documentation of software.
• Apply modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities.

Skills

Java

Python

Software design

Problem solving

Documentation

UX design

Release management

Group work

Data science

Application development

Education

University degree

Certification(s) desired

Comparable education/experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• creates and leads the technical design and development of software solutions
• proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs
• prepares technical and procedural documentation
• facilitates complex problem resolution
• provides technical guidance and support to colleagues
• reviews coding, testing, and documentation of software
• applies modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in application development and software solutions design, with a strong focus on Java and Python programming. Capable of leading technical design initiatives and facilitating problem resolution while enhancing user experience through effective documentation and process improvements.

Requirements

• application development
• business management
• customer solutions
• data science
• design
• group problem solving
• Java (programming language)
• process improvements
• Python (programming language)
• release management
• software solutions
• user experience (UX) design
• university / college degree
• 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience
• certifications are often desired
• in lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience may be considered

Certifications & Qualifications

• Job Specific Certification