Offer summary

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience/certifications., 7-10 years of professional software development experience with scalable web front ends using open-source technologies., High proficiency in JavaScript frameworks like React.js, Angular.js, and Node.js, along with Java for high volume applications., Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, and knowledge of Microservice Architecture..

Key responsibilities:

Function primarily as a front-end Application Developer while also developing back-end integration architecture.

Perform research, analysis, design, development, and testing on next generation capabilities and products.

Lead prioritization meetings with stakeholders and coordinate the delivery of operational activities.

Provide ongoing L3 Operational Support for the front-end aspects of the HR Product domain.

Job description

Ark Solutions Inc is looking for Senior Software Engineer!

Position: Senior Software Engineer
Location: Bethesda, MD (REMOTE)
Duration: 6+ Months and possibility of extension

Description:
Seeking a Software Engineer – Corporate Systems. This role is part of the team focused on deploying new capabilities to our next generation cloud-based HR, Payroll, HR Analytics, and Learning platforms. Appropriate candidates will have a passion for emerging technologies with a vision for building sustainable and scalable products and a strong drive for success.

In this role you will function primarily as a front-end Application Developer, driving the corresponding component and service architecture and interface that helps define the user experience across the HR Product domain. But you will also be expected to help develop the corresponding back-end integration architecture as well, including the APIs and functions that process business logic for the front-end capabilities.

You will perform research, analysis, design, development, and testing on a wide range of next generation capabilities and products. You will set technical standards and develop reusable frameworks to ensure secure, consistent, and efficient creation of UI/UX capabilities. You shall develop Low Level Solution Designs, low and high-fidelity wire frames, and Proof of Concepts. You will also provide ongoing L3 Operational Support for the front-end aspects of the HR Product domain.

Day-to-day Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership:

Trains and/or mentors other team members, and peers as appropriate.
Identifies opportunities to enhance the service delivery processes.

Delivering Technology:

Performs more complex quantitative and qualitative analyses for service delivery processes and projects.
Supports existing applications and large projects in a minimum of one environment.
Facilitates achievement of expected deliverables and obligations of Services Providers.
Validates completeness of requirements prior to Service Provider or internally managed team solutioning.
Through the service provider or internally managed teams, plans and coordinates complex implementation overseeing quality control of application functional design, usability, functionality, and implementation.
Ensures all projects follow the defined development and business case processes.
Ensures proper coordination with appropriate IT and vendor relations teams.

IT Governance:

Follows all defined IR standards and processes (i.e. IT Governance, SM&G, Architecture, etc.), and provides input for improvements to the appropriate process owners as needed.
Maintains a proper balance between business and operational risk.
Follows the defined project management standards and processes.

Service Provider, COTS and Custom Application Management:

Lead prioritization meetings with stakeholders and drive resolution of changes through the process for portfolio of supported applications.
Coordinate and track the delivery of highly visible operational activities/problems.
Groom backlog of features and changes with stakeholders.
Facilitates timely resolution of service delivery problems and minimizes the impact to clients.
Functions as an applications expert for both senior leadership and project teams in effective utilization of existing technology in business technical applications, either enterprise-wise or business-wide.

Education and Experience Required Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience/certifications.
7-10 years of professional software development experience building on highly scalable web front ends using open-source technologies.
Designing and building for performance, scalability & reliability of high traffic customer facing digital platforms.
High proficiency in building web applications with Javascript and React.js/Next.js/Angular.js/Vue.js/Node.js and ability to write efficient and robust Java code for high volume applications.
Proficiency in programming languages and frameworks such as HTML, CSS, Spring.
Experience with different types of modern purpose-built storages - SQL Databases, no SQL Databases, and indexes such as Couchbase, Elastic Search.
Hands-on experience on API design and building distributed applications using Micro services leveraging spring boot, API Gateway.
Working knowledge and experience of SOA using RESTful web services, SOAP and API platform integrations.
Hands on Experience and knowledge of Microservice Architecture, Cloud-Native Application Development, Containerization, Event-Driven Architecture.
Experience in using Enterprise Integration Patterns with designing, building, and deploying Messaging Solutions. Familiarity with SFTP.
Experience with Automation, Git, CI/CD, Release Management processes and Application Deployments.
Experience with public cloud platforms like AWS, Azure or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OIC).
Proven knowledge of SDLC.
Experience of Waterfall and Agile methodologies and experience working in an Agile/SAFE environment.
Excellent problem solving/troubleshooting skills. Self-starter and self-reliant.
Ability to communicate complex technology solutions to both Product owners in a business-friendly manner and to Enterprise Architects in most technical detail.
Ability to listen effectively, define business requirements, and translate the requirements into design documents.
Ability to elicit, organize and document detailed and comprehensive technical, and non-functional requirements.
Experience developing test plans, test scripts, and managing unit, system, regression, and user acceptance testing.
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues across platforms and follow through to a resolution.
Ability to work independently, identifying and driving required tasks to completion in a timely manner.
Proven ability to support all aspects of large, complex applications with multiple stakeholders.
Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple support request while working on time sensitive projects and upgrades.
Vendor management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate degree.
Experience using Kubernetes and/or Docker.
Experience in using Kafka.
Ability to quickly learn new application development technologies and/or previous exposure to Oracle APEX or Oracle Visual Builder Application Development platforms.
Experience with authoring test cases using a test-driven approach.
CI/CD experience with Harness and/or Jenkins.
Monitoring and alerting tools experience with Dynatrace and/or Splunk.
Demonstrated success leading medium- to large-scale initiatives/transformations.
Experience with and knowledge of IT outsourcing activities in a managed service environment.
Good understanding of ITIL v3 Framework.
Good process management, negotiating, influencing and problem resolution skills.
Technology leadership experience in a sourced or internally managed environment.
6-10 years’ domain experience relevant to supported business function; Industry and competitive landscape knowledge.
Understanding of Oracle HCM Cloud Global HR product capabilities, Business Objects, Business Object Relationships, seeded processes and system dependencies.

Senior Software Engineer :: Bethesda, MD (REMOTE)

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