Software Engineer - Associate (Information Technology)

SoftWriters is on a Mission to Save Lives!  As a pioneer and market leader in long-term care pharmacy technology, we are proud to develop complex software and services that help pharmacies to deliver superior patient care to the most fragile population in the U.S.   We are passionate about building the best company, achieving the #1 Top Workplace designation in Pittsburgh.  We value quality, cultivating diverse teams, delivering successes and results, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership, integrity, teamwork, and growth. 

As we grow in size and complexity, we face some distinct challenges that require outstanding leaders and problem solvers.  Our culture and our people are our unique differentiator.  If you are seeking to join a growing team and making your mark on our noble mission, then you have come to the right place!

Overview:

 As a Software Engineer - Associate at SoftWriters, you will be a key part of the motor that drives our product line to success.  You will have the opportunity to build expertise across a variety of technology solutions in the development of web applications, mobile applications, embedded systems, integrations with robotic systems, and more – assuring that all applications solve for the true customer and business needs.  You will collaborate day-to-day with a team of engineering, quality assurance, and product management professionals in the design and development of software solutions.

Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Perform software development tasks
  • Collaborate with architects and senior team members in the implementation of innovative architecture and design patterns
  • Deliver clear, concise, and tested code
  • Complete coding necessary for database and software application development according to established coding standards
  • Contribute to CI/CD processes in the support of delivering secure software systems of high quality to internal, customer facing, and 3^rd party hosted environments
  • Perform software application support and maintenance by debugging known issues and implementing new enhancements Work closely with senior team members during the design process for software and database development and to complete technical design documentation
  • Create documentation for new development, module changes, release notes, and other application changes as needed
  • Provide accurate estimates for effort to complete assigned tasks
  • Work with manager to ensure individual and departmental rocks are completed on time
  • Develop unit, integration, and e2e tests ensuring quality standards are met
• Execute agile processes, providing an excellent team experience
  • Collaborate with the team in managing sprint execution and ensuring plan completion
  • Actively participate in planning, refinement, and retrospective sessions
  • Consistently deliver business value within estimated timelines
  • Focus on increasing the level of quality with each completed story
  • Collaborate with product teams, QA, customer support and Solutions Architects to resolve bugs or other application issues, proactively keeping scrum team informed of status, roadblocks or impediments.
  • Meet agreed upon development deadlines or communicate in advance with the SCRUM team if the deadline needs to be changed
  • Facilitate Scrum team meets in absence of Scrum Master or Product Owner
• Demonstrate an innovative sprit in continuously improving yourself, others, and our culture
  • Be energized by developing your skillset
    • Gain mastery of what you know
    • Explore new languages, technologies, and techniques
    • Seek out opportunities to broaden your scope of knowledge and stay up to date with industry and organizational trends
  • Participate in code reviews for team members; Seek mentorship from the team through discussions and code reviews
  • Actively seek and accept feedback and mentorship from colleagues and effectively incorporate changes into work and behaviors, and also provide to peers.
  • Engage, educate, push, and have fun with your teammates daily
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA or BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Science or related discipline, or equivalent experience (<2 years of experience)
• Broad knowledge of core computer science concepts.
• Experience with at least one OO programming language.
• Understanding of basic relational database modeling.
• Some experience working as part of a team.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Learning mindset.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to communicate key information to the right people in a timely, clear and concise manner in the proper tone; Awareness of decision-makers and stakeholders for particular issues
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and technical judgement
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to follow through on escalated incidents requiring attention until resolution is achieved

 

SoftWriters, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.

 

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