Starting Salary $100K-$110K
Summary
At Pace we transform girls’ lives through academic and counseling programs based on a gender-responsive, strength-based and trauma informed framework. Team members create a safe place for girls to learn, process, heal and begin again.The Senior Software Developer is critical in designing, enhancing, and validating software solutions across various codebases and technology frameworks. A deep understanding of modern development practices and strong leadership skills are essential. This role involves guiding project teams and spearheading strategic initiatives with a forward-thinking approach.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of transferable experience.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field or certification with five years of relevant experience.
- Proven track record of designing and developing scalable, high-performance software applications.
- Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects from inception to delivery.
- Experience developing on Microsoft Platforms¸ including Azure infrastructure, Git, and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience developing web applications and APIs using technology such as React, .Net Core, JavaScript, and SQL Server
- Possession of relevant SaleForce API experience, Azure certifications, and development certifications is beneficial.
- Applicants must pass a technical interview and possibly an additional coding test before hiring.
Role and Responsibilities
- Employ Agile methodologies to manage projects efficiently, ensuring rapid iteration, collaboration, and adaptability throughout development.
- Architect and design sophisticated software systems, draft high-level design documentation, select optimal technologies, and guarantee software scalability and maintainability.
- Develop code for the most intricate components, establish coding standards, assure code integrity, and guide junior developers toward best practices.
- Lead code reviews to uphold code excellence, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding protocols and industry best practices.
- Offer technical direction to the development team, aid in technical resolutions, and serve as a domain expert in chosen technological spheres.
- Resolve complex technical challenges, including performance issues and critical system faults.
- Educate and mentor junior and intermediate developers, enhancing their coding, design, and problem-solving skills.
- Support deployment strategies and collaborate with DevOps to streamline build, deployment, and monitoring operations.
- Keep abreast of industry movements, emerging tech, and best practices, and foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand and translate requirements into technical specifications.
- Fulfill other assigned duties as required.
Additional Qualifications and Requirements
- Must adhere to the Pace Center for Girls Values and Guiding Principles and upholds the ethical standards of the Agency
- Follows mission, values and principles, policies and procedures of the Pace Center for Girls
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as required to fulfill workload requirements
- Must be able to travel by automobile, plane, train, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be required
Life at Pace Center for Girls
PACE Center for Girls, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 corporation that provides a non-residential delinquency prevention program in locations statewide, targeting the unique needs of females 12 to 18 who are identified as dependent, truant, runaway, delinquent, or in need of academic skills. PACE (Practical Academic Cultural Education) accepts referrals from the juvenile justice system, the Department of Children and Families, school personnel, community services agencies, parents, family members, friends and self-referrals. Its purpose is to intervene and prevent school withdrawal, juvenile delinquency, teen pregnancy, substance abuse and welfare dependency in a safe and nurturing environment. PACE programs provide the following services: academic education, individualized attention, a gender-specific life management curriculum (SPIRITED GIRLS®), therapeutic support services, parental involvement, student volunteer service projects and transition follow-up services. Every girl at PACE sets individual educational and social goals that are focused on earning a high school diploma or GED, re-entering public school, attending college, getting vocational training, joining the military or the entering the private workforce. After program completion, PACE continues to monitor each girl's educational and personal development with three years of follow-up case management. PACE operates 16 centers throughout Florida a reach program, and pre-teen centers (girls ages 8-11) in Broward and Manatee Counties. Since it's creation in 1983 PACE has served over 17,000 girls.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Gender responsive, strength-based, and trauma-informed framework2. Yearround program with multiple benefits to students and families3. Wraparound support in education and social services4. Safe place for girls' learning, growth, and healing5. Collaborative work environment6. General administrative support for staff members7. Tutoring, classroom assistance, grading, filing paperwork8. Supervising classes and coordinating training schedules9. Upholdrancing professional ethics and state statutes10. Emphasis on after-hours activities and program growth
