IT Software Engineer

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will actively contribute to our software engineering community of practice, complete most tasks independently under senior guidance, and promote established best practices in software engineering, cybersecurity, and product support. This role requires a collaborative individual who can work effectively with cross-functional teams, participate in code reviews, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes while adhering to industry standards and best practices. Under broad supervision, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products. Develops software and tools in support of design, infrastructure and technology platforms. Software Engineers are primarily responsible for designing and building complex solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and build complex software solutions using agile/XP/TDD.

• Program well-designed, efficient code with minimal supervision.

• Collaborate with designers, developers, and product owners to build cloud native software solutions targeting PCF, Azure, AWS, mobile iOS/Android, etc.

• Clearly communicate progress and identify blocking issues.

• Participate in paired programming and code reviews with seniors to expand knowledge and understanding of software engineering.

• Complete independent research to refine best practices and present work to peers.

• Turn complex ideas into manageable pieces of work to complete as part of a product team.

• Coach and mentor entry-level software developers.

Software Engineers will typically possess:

• A breadth of experience building diverse software solutions (could be through independent projects, internships, advanced education in conjunction with additional industry experience).

• Significant familiarity and comfort in using IDEs. Knows short-cuts and frequent operations that speeds up development time.

• Deep and solid understanding of APIs. Have been involved in designing/building/implementing APIs in previous projects.

• Deep and solid understanding of cloud-native software engineering best practices. Can explain the benefits of container-based solutions, the use of microservices and principles of DevOps.

• Familiarity with a several frameworks. Resulting code is concise and easy-to-follow.

• Experience and ability to manage databases. Experience with and well versed in using database views, stored procedures, etc.

• Understanding of functional programming and how to apply functional concepts in any language. Quick to picking up a new language or adopting a more recent version of a language.

• Familiarity and ability to comfortably work with multiple platforms.

• Previous experience turning user stories into workable solutions, providing estimates to complete that work, and breaking down complex work into smaller components.

• Previous experience collaborating on a cross-functional team.

• Deep understanding of development cycle.

• Ability to debug and avoid future problems by building more robust solutions.

• Previous experience working in an Agile/XP environment.

• A deep and solid understanding of cyber security principles such as authentication, authorization and encryption. Ability to leverage common security libraries applicable to their language stack and familiar with secure programming best practices. Understanding of common attack vectors, such as SQL injection, Denial of Service (DoS), Cross-Site Scripting, etc. and methods to limit exposure. Identifies and remediates potential security vulnerabilities.

• Experience working with one or more CI/CD stacks. Ability to configure CI/CD tools for new products with limited guidance.

Basic/Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Information Technology, or Other Related Degree

• 3 years minimum Required Related Work Experience

• In lieu of degree(s) listed above, High School/GED AND 5 year(s) related work experience

Desired Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in software development

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C++, JavaScript)

• Familiarity with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git)

• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices

• Experience with database systems and SQL

• Familiarity with cloud platform like AWS, specifically: lambdas, RDS, Cloudwatch,. Python programming language.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.

Travel Requirements

Not required

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No

Represented/Union PositionNo

Visa Sponsored PositionNo

Posting Expiration Date

Sunday, November 3, 2024

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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