Staff Software Engineer

Job Title : Staff Software engineer

Location : Portland OR

Reports to : Director, Software Engineering

JOB FUNCTION

The Staff Software Engineer delivers solutions to internal and external customers. This may include the design, modification, developing and implementation of software programming applications. Additionally, the Staff Software Engineer may lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected, as well as an understanding of business needs and requirements. The Staff Software Engineer is responsible to ensure non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, etc) are continually addressed. They often take a lead role in the selection and evolution of technology. They tackle the most complicated technical problems and often provide technical leadership in a variety of situations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with stakeholders to understand problem statements and suggest possible implementations.
• Consults with client to prototype, refine, test and debug programs to meets needs.
• point on architecture evaluations and proof of concepts.
• Able to provide accurate estimates and impact of changes or enhancements.
• Considerations include development approach to align with business target dates.
• Creates high quality, maintainable code, promotes good coding practices, and is usually expert in one or more languages. C++, Perl and Python are being used today, but problem solving ability is the most important.
• Consistently delivers tasks on time.
• Able to analyze complex problems, develop solutions, and complete complex tasks.
• Works on and occasionally designs complex software systems with performance, usability, maintainability, scalability, availability, extensibility, security, and portability in mind.
• Evaluates alternative options during design. Breaks systems down into their sub-components for easier understanding and easier handling.
• Demonstrates a desire to use new technology and to innovate. Brings a passion for technology and software engineering.
• Conscious of business needs.
• Creates systems that are fit for purpose.
• Considers project requirements and pushes back if they are not best for the business.
• Able to work independently with very little direction.
• Brings personal insight into work.
• Pro-actively identifies technical debt and technical risk that needs improvement leads the process to resolve.
• Good at written communication.
• Communicates well to stakeholders and management in their language.
• Communicates well to other engineers.
• Present brown-bags and other documentation/communication as appropriate.
• Demonstrate excellent team skills, a positive attitude and assist team members to meet goals.
• Collaborate and form strong relationships across the company.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in a related area as well as 5 or more years of experience or at least 7 years of experience in field or related area.
• Extremely proficient coder with an eye for efficient solutions
• Experience with large data sets utilizing SQL based databases.
• Experience in Angular, ember.js, backbone.js or similar.
• Advanced knowledge of JavaScript.
• Experience in the design, development and release of an enterprise scale application.

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EEO Statement : We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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