Software Engineer - Senior - Softwriters

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 Senior Software Engineer 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. 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 advanced software development tasks
o Collaborate with architects and senior team members in the implementation of innovative architecture and design patterns
o Provide mentorship to team members in the delivery of clear, concise, and tested code
• Execute agile processes providing an excellent team experience
o Facilitate collaboration amongst the team in managing sprint execution and ensuring plan completion
o Actively participate in, when appropriate lead, planning sessions
o Consistently deliver business value within estimated timelines
o Focus on increasing the level of quality with each completed story
• Demonstrate an innovative sprit in continuously improving yourself, others, and our culture
o 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
o Provide mentorship to the team through discussions and code reviews
o Actively seek feedback from colleagues and effectively incorporate changes into work and behaviors
o Engage, educate, push, and have fun with your teammates daily
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• BA or BS in Computer Science, Information Science, Management Information Science, related discipline, or 6+ years of equivalent experience
• Demonstrated advanced software application design and development knowledge
• A solid foundation in Computer Science, with strong competencies in data structures and algorithms
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Proven ability to take ownership of, and follow through on, escalated incidents requiring leadership attention until resolution is achieved
• Experience with SOLID principles, IOC / DI, ORM, and unit testing
• Experience with multi-threading and concurrency in applications
• Experience designing and developing relational databases (SQL, Oracle, MySQL, etc.)
• Experience with one or more source control systems (Git, TFS, TortoiseSVN, etc.)
• Strong customer service orientation

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS in Computer Science or Software Engineering
• Experience and creativity in resolving software application and work-flow process problems
• Experience developing with languages and technologies in the Microsoft tech stack such as:
o .Net Framework and/or .Net Core (C#)
o WPF, MVVM
o Razor, Blazor
o Entity Framework
o SQL Server
• Experience with web and/or mobile development:
o JavaScript, TypeScript
o Angular, React, React Native
o Electron
o Native iOS, Android
o CSS, SASS, LESS
• Experience in the setup and management of Continuous Integration pipelines
• Experience in Database performance analysis and tuning
• Experience with Cloud technologies
• Familiarity with HIPPA requirements involving data storage and transmission
• Solid understanding of governance and security frameworks to resolve data ownership, sharing, and access rights within a federated environment

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and technical judgement
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

• Note: This position will not sponsor VISA and is hybrid based in Pittsburgh.

SoftWriters, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates 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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