Software Engineer II – Mexico Contract

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: JR-019618

Location: Guadalajara, MX

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Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Develop web applications and web services using, JavaScript, Java, REST, XML, HTTP, and other web technologies.
• Manage
  multiple tasks and responsibilities in high-pressure environments; excelling at pinpointing and resolving problems in early project stages
  to avoid cost/time expenses.
• Deliver high quality projects on time, through ability to design architecture, write high quality code,
  and execute effective unit tests.
• Optimize performance tuning for high utilization 24×7 access.
• Integrate third party
  products with existing infrastructure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work equally well in
  self-managed and team-based Agile projects.
• Work with internal customers to gather business processes and project
  requirements.
• Researches, designs, and develops computer software systems, applying principles and techniques of computer science,
  engineering, and mathematical analysis.
• Analyzes software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost
  constraints.
• Formulates and designs software system, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure
  outcome and consequences of design.
• Develops and directs software system testing procedures, programming, and
  documentation.
• Ensures work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Performs miscellaneous projects as
  assigned.
• Updates technical skills as required.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Project
  designs and plans are creative, employ useful technologies, meet deadlines, and fulfill goals and requirements.
• Project estimates
  are well-researched and accurate.
• Project testing procedures are effective and timely. Results are well-analyzed, and problems are
  corrected.
• Required reports and documentation are complete and current.
• Good communication and working relationships exist
  with clients and co-workers. Concerns are promptly addressed, and any problems effectively resolved.
• Management is appropriately
  informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Company policies and procedures are closely
  followed.
• Experience with Web Services development: REST/SOA/XML/HTML.
• Good understanding of issue troubleshooting and
  performance tuning.
• Commitment to quality through the ability to translate complex technical requirements into functional software
  using best practices to write high quality code.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working equally well in
  self-managed and team-based Agile projects and the ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to other team
  members.
• Encouraged to assist less experienced peers.

Competencies:

Organizational or Student
Impact:

• Works on assignments of medium to complex level.
• Structure project plans and manages cost-effective execution of
  tasks.
• Limit errors to prevent impact to client operations, costs, or schedules.
• This individual will follow established
  processes and protocols.

Problem Solving & Decision Making:

• Individual meets department and personal goals with
  some direction/ supervision.
• An important player on large technical projects and programs.
• Uses discretion to help design
  and implement solutions to somewhat complex problems.

Communication & Influence:

• Communicates with contacts both
  within and outside of function on matters that require explanation, interpretation, and advising; typically has responsibility communicating
  to parties outside of the organization.
• Works to influence parties within the function at an operational level regarding policies,
  practices, and procedures.

Leadership & Talent Management:

• May be responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and
  training to other employees within the technical area.
• May manage technical projects at this level, requiring responsibility for the
  delegation of work and reviewing others’ work products.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3 years’
  experience and a proven track record in developing web-based applications and web services using Java, REST, XML, and other web
  technologies.
• 2 years’ experience with software Java (Spring), JavaScript (Node.js, React, Angular).
• Experience interfacing
  with databases and integrating third party products with existing infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Other
  Technical Experience That Would be a Plus
  * Jira
  * Agile/Scrum project development
  * IDM/OSSO
  * Hibernate/Seam
  * Banner
  *
  Technical Certification
  * Application Integration with legacy systems
  * J2EE, Java EE, jQuery, JavaScript
  * SQL

LOCATION: GUADALAJARA

Learn more about our WGU Mexico Team by clicking here.