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Software Engineer, IVR

Vail SystemsGreater ChicagoHybrid, Onsite
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Who You Are


Interested in creating compelling user experiences through intelligent voice browser applications?We believe that all voice interactions have a special power to create great customer experiences, even when those interactions are with automated systems. Automated voice experiences should be intuitive and efficient while maintaining a personal feel. At Versay, Voice Application developers practice this belief every day when creating these kinds of experiences. It is both an art and a science and requires people with intuition, creativity, and the ability to imagine many different user perspectives. As a Software Engineer, you will be developing next-generation Interactive Voice Response application solutions using the latest frameworks and tools.

As a member of the Engineering team, you will design, develop, and deploy application solutions for the company’s expanding list of clients using advanced call processing, speech, and network technologies. #BI-Hybrid

What You'll Do


  • Energize teammates to continuously improve
  • Possess strong technical capabilities
  • Enjoy working independently in a fast-paced technical environment
  • Analyze existing architecture to make consistent improvements
  • Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrate curiosity with regard to software
  • Provide on-call support to external customers
  • Work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues
  • Develop IVR applications using a variety of technologies, including Java, .NET, VXML, JavaScript, JRuby, and Groovy
  • Apply advanced knowledge of the Object-Oriented principles and best practices of software development to enhance products and customer experience
  • Perform design and code reviews
  • Learn and implement a wide range of technologies that integrate solutions with customers
  • Transition solutions to internal and external platform teams
  • Prioritize and juggle between multiple projects based on customer needs
  • Communicate with external customers as required 

Qualifications - We encourage you to apply if you think your experience may be a match, even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.


  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Up to 2 years of experience as a software developer
  • Proven track record of developing high-quality software
  • Knowledge of Object-Oriented software development techniques
  • Ability to communicate with developers, executive managers, and external customers
  • Experience with VXML, ASR, Call Center Telephony, and IVR development platforms, such as Cisco CVP or Genesys
  • Strong sense of responsibility, accountability, and passion for quality of work, desire to learn and take ownership
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in conversational North American Spanish, preferred
  • Experience in MVC frameworks, preferred
  • Experience with Jenkins or other build servers, preferred
  • Experience with Agile development practices, preferred
  • Interest in data collection and analytics, preferred
  • Knowledge of multiple SDLC practices, preferred
  • Proficiency in 1+ programming language, such as Java, C#, or C++, preferred
  • Working with UNIX/Linux/OSX, preferred
  • Familiarity with JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, VUI Design, preferred
  • Deep understanding of the principles of IVR Voice Interface design, preferred

Who We Are


The human voice is capable of conveying nuances and meaning that just can't be expressed through clicks and text messages. And for that reason, voice interactions have always had a special power to shape your perception and experiences. At Versay, we believe in the unique power of voice interactions to create more expressive, more intimate, and more efficient interpersonal interactions. Our experts work with Fortune 500 companies to help them serve their customers more efficiently and effectively through the use of various voice technologies.

From basic network services to state-of-the-art IP telephony to cutting-edge real-time analytics, Versay technology makes millions of voice interactions better every day.We offer competitive compensation and affordable benefits with flexibility and choice to meet individual and family (including Domestic Partnerships) needs, including:·       Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options ·       Company-paid life insurance, short and long-term disability ·       401(k) savings plan with company match (50% on first 6% of employee contribution) ·       32 days total annual PTO.

Vacation accrual rates will increase with the length of service.·       Annual Bonus Program  ·       Paid maternity and paternity leave ·       Relocation allowance ·       Employee referral bonus ·       Gym membership ·       Technical and Professional Development stipendWe are striving to implement and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees by sourcing underrepresented groups and continually empowering those individuals within our organization to further enrich Versay's communication solutions.

We recognize that equitable and unique individuals benefit our teams' problem-solving, innovation, and development efforts. Our offices are located in Deerfield and Chicago, IL. Interviews and onboarding are conducted in our offices when possible. We observe a hybrid work format that provides employees flexibility to collaborate with team members based on business needs. Apply for this job

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Life at Vail Systems

Vail Systems is an Enhanced Network Services provider that develops, hosts and licenses scalable and extensible customer care and conferencing solutions for service providers and enterprises. Vail offers customers a range of extensible, reliable and scalable voice services from Hosted VoiceXML Platform services for third-party developers looking to create their own differentiated voice applications to turn-key hosted voice application services such as Hosted IVR and Speech-based Applications, Routing and Call Control, Reservationless Conferencing, and Outbound Notifications Services. These voice services help to improve customer loyalty, increase productivity and reduce costs. Vail's Contact Center solutions include: -Advanced Routing and Call Control -Network Announcements -Network IVR ad Speech recognition -Network Queuing -Outbound Notification and Messaging -VoiceXML Hosting -Whole Call Recording Vail's Conferencing solutions include: -Reservation-less Conferencing -Recording and Playback
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Supportive culture with encouragement of personal and team goals2. Competitive compensation and flexible benefits3. Multiple medical, dental, vision plan options4. Company-paid life insurance, short/long-term disability coverage5. 401(k) savings plan with company match (50% on first 6%)6. 32 days total annual PTO7. Annual Bonus Program8. Paid maternity and paternity leave9. Relocation allowance10. Employee referral bonus, Gym membership, Technical/Professional Development stipend
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