An Associate Software Engineer can expect to work on enterprise-scale web applications while collaborating closely with lead developers, architects, and product managers. The Associate Software Engineer role is designed to allow for a substantial amount of growth and learning that will prepare the employee for future opportunities within the Application Development team. The Associate Software Engineer should have a passion for programming and a desire to learn new technologies.
Job Responsibilities
- Build user interface and server side components using approved frameworks in Java.
- Produce high quality code to meet feature requirements.
- Present feature designs/code for review.
- Assist in the troubleshooting, diagnosis, and resolution of issues throughout the entire product lifecycle.
- Work with other team members at the architecture, design, and code levels to ensure standards-based, high performance systems.
- Perform all work in accordance with company’s quality programs, standards, and procedures.
- Maintain safety, security, and privacy standards throughout all areas of responsibility.
Knowledge
- Understanding of fundamental data structures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of advanced JavaScript.
- Demonstrated knowledge of object oriented design and development.
- Basic knowledge of popular software development processes, i.e., Agile, Scrum, Feature Driven Development.
Skills
- Direct, hands-on experience with at least one of the major JavaScript frameworks.
- Familiar with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Knowledge of jQuery or other JavaScript frameworks.
- Familiarity with XML data parsing, namespaces, XSLT transformation, and using Xpath for data access.
- Experience using Eclipse or IntelliJ as IDE, and version control systems such as GIT or SVN.
- General proficiency with standard MS Office tools (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
- Basic understanding of RDBMS structures and SQL queries.
- General experience with PDF tools, creation, and manipulation.
- Familiarity with Acrobat Professional, Adobe Form Designer, and/or PDF tools is desirable.
Abilities
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are paramount.
- Ability to quickly learn new languages, frameworks, and APIs.
- Meticulous but still able to meet objectives.
- Able to work independently toward a goal and manage own assignments.
- Self-motivated and adaptable.
- Time management.
- Ability to think critically and problem solve.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Other Essential Requirements
- College degree in Computer Science, Math, Electronic Media, Graphic Design, Information Systems or related field, certification or experience.
- 1-3 years’ work experience in software development.
