Application Developer - Entry

Job Description

Application Developer - Entry

Job Summary

Entry Application Developers assist the development team with all aspects of software design and coding.  Their primary role is to learn the codebase, attend agile meetings, write basic code, fix bugs, and assist the Scrum Master in all technical tasks. Assist in building high quality software in compliance with coding standards, technical design, and testing standards.

To ensure success as an entry software developer, you should have a good working knowledge of basic programming languages, the ability to learn new technology quickly, and the ability to work in a team environment. Ultimately, a top-class Entry Software Developer provides valuable support to the agile team while continually improving their coding and design skills.

Organizational Relationships

Department: Delivery

Reports to: Service Delivery Manager

Directs: N/A

Status: Salaried, Exempt (Full Time)

Key Job Responsibilities

• Participate in all development team planning activities including sprint planning, story point estimation, sprint review, and sprint retrospectives for agile projects and specification and schedule development for waterfall projects
• Uphold standards of software quality, including following architectural and coding standards established for the project, testability, performance, and general standards of clean and secure code
• Adhere to build and deployment processes established by the development team and the supporting coding conventions
• Work effectively and efficiently with the development team and stakeholders
• Provide aid to resolve defects in application code through debugging and root cause analysis
• Assist with technical documentation
• Develop applications in one or more domains, including web, desktop, mobile or embedded systems
• Continuously improve and expand skill set to stay up to date with modern practices and approaches as well as integrating new technologies as needed
• Work independently as required

Required

• Experience coding with at least one Object Oriented programming language (Java, C#, C++, Python)
• For web development:Familiarity with front end JavaScript framework such as ReactJS, Bootstrap, Angular
  • Working knowledge of  Cascading Style Sheets and HTML 5
  • Familiarity with web API technology such as REST or SOAP
  • Familiarity in structured User Interface framework such as WPF, Windows Desktop Bridge, Electron, etc.
• For Mobile development:
  • Experience in developing applications for iOS or Android
  • Experience integrating APIs into mobile clients
• For Embedded systems:
  • Experience using an IDE to build, test, and deploy application development
  • Familiarity with using code deployment tools to push applications to devices, including flashing local firmware
• Familiarity with databases and ability to write and execute SQL queries
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks
• Associates degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics or related degree
  • A combination of education, experience (1-2 years) and training may be considered in lieu of a formal degree

• Minimum of zero to one 1 year experience in a software developer role
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills driven by a logical, methodical approach
• Demonstrated verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to team members

Dewpoint Core Competencies

• Vision and Strategy - Participates in supporting Strategy and Vision.  Aligns work efforts to them.
• Customer and Team Focus - Builds rapport with team member, other teams, and customers.
• Effective Communicator - Able to communicate their ideas and decisions within a team settings verbally/written/presentation.
• Adaptability - Able to manage personal work commitments in a changing environment.
• Accountability - Owns problems, issues and outcomes involving their personal assignments and team contributions.
• Collaboration - Actively participates and supports team actions.  Volunteers’ ideas and suggestions for improvement.
• Coach and Mentor - open to the coaching and mentoring by others - 'is coachable.'

Measured By

• Successful application and understanding of the core competencies

Minimum Physical Expectations

• Physical activity that often requires keyboarding, sitting, phone work, and filing
• Physical activity that often requires extensive time working on a computer
• Physical activity may require lifting under 25 lbs
• Physical activity that sometimes requires travel – car, train, and/or air
• Physical activity that sometimes requires bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, kneeling, and/or twisting
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus
• Must hear and speak well enough to conduct business over the telephone or face to face (in English) for long periods of time
• This position will require working indoors.  Typical workweek is eight (8) hour workdays, five (5) days per week with some weekend work, as well as longer hours as needed.