Software Engineer/Data engineer - Stellar IT Solutions LLC

Job Title: Data Engineer
Job Location: New Brunswick, NJ
Interview: Code Pair, Resume Screen, Onsite
Job Duration: Long-Term Contract 

Position Responsibilities:

We are seeking a Senior Engineer to develop efficient and functional server-side applications. This role encompasses all phases of the software development lifecycle, along with mentoring junior developers. If you are an experienced developer with a passion for back-end technologies, we would like to meet you.

Your primary objective will be to deliver high-quality products that fulfill customer requirements. This is a hands-on development position that involves architecting, implementing, deploying, and supporting custom internally developed software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement functional requirements
• Develop efficient back-end features using Python
• Integrate front-end components into applications
• Manage testing and bug resolution
• Prepare technical documentation
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate design into code
• Mentor and coach junior team members
• Implement software enhancements and suggest improvements

Technical Needs:

• Backend Development: Proficiency in Python 3.7+ for backend development.
• Containerization: Experience with Docker and Docker Compose for local development.
• Cloud Hosting: Familiarity with AWS hosting services.
• Database Management: Expertise in working with Neo4J databases.
• Linux: Knowledgeable about Linux systems and commands.

Nice-to-Have:

• Frontend Development: Experience with JavaScript for frontend development.

Technical Domain Leadership:

• Strategic IT Ownership: Develop and maintain a multi-year strategic digital capability roadmap that aligns with business and IT priorities. Manage the portfolio and budget effectively.
• Business Case Development: Lead the creation of compelling business cases for digital investments, ensuring alignment with platform strategy and business outcomes.
• External Awareness: Stay informed of external business drivers and technology trends, bringing innovative ideas to the table.
• Value Identification: Understand and translate business needs into specific requirements, balancing competitive differentiation with practical solutions.

Technical and Strategic Leadership:

• High-Performance Applications: Architect, implement, and deliver high-performance applications and CI/CD systems to ensure consistent system changes.
• Partnership Building: Establish strong relationships with senior business leaders, acting as a reliable partner in planning and delivering digital capabilities.
• Thought Leadership: Influence strategic business thinking and integrate future digital capabilities into business planning.
• Relationship Management: Build and manage effective partnerships with business leaders, taking full accountability for delivering IT value propositions.
• Change Management: Plan, execute, and communicate business change management for digital capability investments, ensuring maximum value from investments.

Matrix Leadership:

• Portfolio Execution: Demonstrate leadership in ensuring successful delivery of IT services to the business.
• Effective Communication: Accurately and urgently communicate successes and issues to the appropriate audience, managing business leader expectations.
• Proactive Problem Solving: Show courage and tenacity in addressing uncomfortable issues to remove obstacles to value delivery.