Design, code/develop, test, and implement moderately complex systems

Design solutions to solve moderately complex business problems, considering operational and functional aspects of the solution, demonstrating an understanding of the business function

Research and permanently resolve system problems and incidents

Mentor Apprentice and Associate Software Engineers to allow for skill/knowledge development through advice, coaching, and training opportunities

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience

4+ years of programming experience

Proficient programming experience in one or more current programming languages

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong technical knowledge of all phases of application development, including analysis and programming

Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of job duties

For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment

Preferred Skills

Experience supporting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing existing enterprise applications, including ASP.NET/C#, Classic ASP, JavaScript, and SQL-based applications.

Experience supporting applications across Windows and Linux/Unix environments, including troubleshooting application servers, integration, and environmental issues.

Working knowledge of Visual Studio and related development, debugging, and troubleshooting tools.

Experience with SQL databases, including troubleshooting application/database issues and working with established database standards.

Working knowledge of FTP/SFTP and file-based integrations, including formats such as PostScript, AFP, PDF, and HTML.

Experience performing and supporting applications, platforms, servers, and infrastructure-related upgrades, including testing, troubleshooting, implementation, and post-upgrade support.

Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn, support, and administer technologies and enterprise platforms outside of their primary development expertise as business needs evolve.

Ability to troubleshoot issues across applications, platforms, integration, server, and vendor layers, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors as needed.

Comfortable working in an environment that includes a combination of legacy applications, established enterprise platforms, and evolving technologies.

Strong customer-service orientation with the ability to build effective working relationships with business partners, technical teams, and vendors.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical issues and solutions professionally.

Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and take ownership of issues through resolution.

Ability to develop practical, business-oriented solutions while balancing technical requirements, operational needs, supportability, and risk.

Languages

.NET framework C#, Classic ASP, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, PowerShell, REST, etc.

Tools and other Apps to know about

Visual Studio IDE, Database Connection (SQL server and ODBC/DB2), ServiceNow, SharePoint, Postman, Office 365, Telerik, Kendo, etc.

Databases

Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, DB2

IDEs

Visual Studio Professional, Notepad++ etc.

Methodologies

Agile, Scrum, Test Driven Development (TDD), Behavior Driven Development (BDD)

Operating Systems

Windows OS, Linux/Unix

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