Role Description

Summary

• Objective: The Software Engineer will contribute to the development, testing, and maintenance of software applications. This role requires an individual with a solid foundation in software engineering principles and practical experience.
• Impact: This position is critical for developing reliable software solutions that meet customer needs and support the company's growth. The engineer will actively participate in the entire software development lifecycle and contribute to the team's success.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Responsibilities: Understand and implement development tasks that align with the broader goals of the project. The Software Engineer will help translate business requirements into technical specifications and contribute insights that may influence project direction.
• Technical Responsibilities: Design, code, test, and debug software applications. Implement features that are scalable, operationally viable, and aligned with user needs. Maintain a high standard of code quality and follow best practices in software development.
• Collaborative Responsibilities: Collaborate with team members across different departments to ensure that technical solutions integrate seamlessly with other parts of the project. Participate in regular team meetings and provide constructive feedback during code reviews.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Routine Tasks: Daily activities include writing clean and efficient code, updating existing software to improve functionality and efficiency, and documenting all changes made during the development process.
• Project-Based Tasks: Engage in planning sessions to estimate task durations and resources required for project milestones. Work closely with QA testers to ensure that the software functions correctly across all scenarios.
• On Call Support: Active participant in on-call duties, managing incident response for less critical systems or common issues, and implementing well-documented fixes or workarounds. They should be able to perform routine troubleshooting and apply fixes for known errors, but will still escalate complex incidents.
• Reporting Structure: Regularly report progress to the project lead or directly to an Engineering Manager, highlighting any issues or roadblocks encountered along the way.

Skills and Qualifications

• Required Skills: Proficient in multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#. Strong understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Preferred Skills: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Ability to work with frontend and backend systems is a plus.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 2-5 years of professional software development experience.
• Certifications: Certifications in Agile methodologies, cloud platforms, or specific programming languages are beneficial but not mandatory.

Personal Attributes

Seeking a candidate with excellent problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work independently when needed. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and other stakeholders are essential for this role.

Key Evaluation Areas

1. Technical Expertise:

   • Software Engineers at this level demonstrate a solid understanding and application of programming principles, tools, and technologies. They can independently handle moderate complexity coding tasks and contribute to the design and development of software components or small projects. Their technical decisions are based on best practices, and they start to specialize in certain areas, showing potential for deeper expertise.

2. Problem-Solving and Innovation:

   • They are adept at solving more complex problems within their domain, often identifying and fixing bugs or inefficiencies in the system. Their approach to problem-solving is more autonomous compared to junior engineers. While innovation at this level might not be groundbreaking, they contribute ideas that improve project outcomes and can occasionally lead smaller innovation initiatives within their scope of work.

3. Leadership and Mentorship:

   • Software Engineers may begin to take on informal mentorship roles, guiding junior engineers through technical challenges and sharing knowledge on best practices. Their leadership is primarily demonstrated through technical contributions and reliability in project roles rather than formal team management. They may lead small projects or components of larger projects, showcasing their potential to guide and influence technical directions.

4. Communication and Collaboration:

   • Their communication skills are more developed, enabling them to effectively articulate technical issues and solutions not only to peers but also to stakeholders outside their immediate team. They collaborate well within their teams and with cross-functional partners, contributing to a cohesive work environment. They play an active role in discussions, providing constructive feedback in code reviews and contributing to the technical community within the company.

Software Engineers at this level are expected to be reliable individual contributors who can manage their tasks with little supervision. They are building a track record of effective problem-solving, beginning to influence their peers through mentorship, and enhancing their ability to communicate and collaborate effectively. Growth at this stage sets the foundation for advancing to senior technical roles or exploring leadership paths.