Software Engineer at HC3

Job Description

Purpose

The Software Engineer II plays a critical role in enhancing the technical capabilities of the software development team. Building on foundational skills, this role involves a deeper engagement in the software development lifecycle, including complex feature development and system design. This position requires a more independent approach to problem-solving and the ability to mentor level 1 engineers.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for this position include the following:

Lead the design and development of new product features, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
Independently maintain and extend existing applications.
Create, review, and maintain detailed technical documentation and help refine team processes and best practices.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex bugs and performance issues.
Provide accurate time estimates and manage workload to meet deadlines.
Actively participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback.
Assist in incident management and resolution, ensuring effective communication with client-facing teams.
Mentor and guide level 1 engineers, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Competencies and Qualities

Qualified Candidates Must Have The Following Competencies And Qualities

Demonstrates advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new technologies quickly
Strong communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Proactive in identifying areas for technical and process improvements
Demonstrates leadership qualities and the ability to mentor junior team members
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices
Shows a high degree of responsibility and accountability for delivering high-quality work
Collaborative team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision

Education, Experience, and Certifications

Required

5 years experience developing applications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
Experience with modern server operating systems (i.e., Windows, Linux)
Understanding of relational databases
Experience with object-oriented design patterns and other modern software engineering principles
Knowledge of modern web technologies
Understanding of common Git source control workflows

Preferred

Experience with C# or PHP, Javascript, SQL, Linux
Experience with Agile/Scrum development
Experience with the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform or Microsoft Azure
Full stack web development experience
Experience developing web applications using a Javascript framework such as React or Angular
Experience with the PHP Symfony or .NET Core framework
Understanding of NO-SQL databases and their use cases
Experience working in a modern CICD pipeline (e.g., TeamCity, Bamboo, Code Pipeline, Jenkins)

Supervisory Responsibility

While this position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, they will be a team leader who provides mentorship and technical oversight to peers.

Work Environment

This is a remote position with regular meetings and critical team discussions at the main office.

Travel

This position requires little to no travel. This role will occasionally travel to an HC3 office for team meetings.

Physical Demand

This role will require using a computer for long periods of time while either sitting or standing.

Position Type and Expected Hours

This is a full-time position for five, eight-hour days (at least 40 hours) per week.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.