Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

GHX is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work in our Enterprise Business Intelligence team, delivering internal reports and applications. This individual will be responsible for leading development efforts toward the creation, implementation, and support of existing and next-generation software solutions. Reporting to the Supervisor, Software Development, the Senior Software Engineer will analyze, design, program, debug, and modify SaaS software enhancements and/or new products. This role is responsible for collaborating with SMEs, Product Owners, and other engineering teams to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications in an Agile/Scrum environment.

**Duties and responsibilities**

* Serve as team lead and coordinates code \& design reviews and key project deliverables.

* Design, develop, and support next-generation web-based SaaS solutions.

* Design and develop data architecture, data definition and data manipulation structures in a variety of Data Warehouses (Redshift, Snowflake, Etc.)

* Coordinate with the offshore development team, perform code \& design reviews, and participate in daily meetings.

* Codes web applications across domains following specifications and using the appropriate tools. Identifies best practices and guides other team members in the implementation of best practices.

* Generates supporting unit test as well as system test specifications and implementations. Builds the automated test framework, drives best practices, and troubleshoots issues.

* Maintains, modifies, and improves existing applications.

* Communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.

**Required Qualifications**

* Requires a minimum of 5-8 years of experience in software development.

* BS Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

* 5-8 years Data Warehouse experience in the areas of defining entities (physical/logical), dependencies, SQL queries, stored procedures, performance tuning with respect to queries/schema/etc., executing DB explain plans and diagnosis.

* Familiarity with Star and Snowflake concepts.

* 3 years ETL and an understanding of ETL best practices.

* 3 years experience using source code management software.

* Prior experience working in an agile environment.

* Must be able to work independently and as part of a team on multiple overlapping projects.

* Proven track record of successfully delivering large projects.

**Preferred Qualifications**

* GIT source code management software

* Redshift or Snowflake Data Warehouse

* SQL Performance monitoring tools

* Understanding the principles of Kanban

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**

* Proficient with multiple technologies and may have some understanding of architectural principles.

* Identifies, implements, and applies best practices. Is the "go to" person on the team.

* Defines how the work should be done; provides intelligent alternatives to the status quo. Sells and drives ideas. Owns issues and can work effectively inside and outside of the team to influence and drive results.

* Ability to handle multiple projects and possesses a proven track record of high-quality deliverables.

* Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to technical staff and can work effectively with cross-functional departments with varying degrees of technical experience.

* Understands and can explain up and downstream impacts across products, teams, and the organization.

* Constructively challenges the status quo; develops, proposes, and supports the implementation of innovative and creative solutions. Iterates and improves across multiple business domains.

* Displays flexibility in adapting to changing conditions and helps lead others through change.

* Leads by example, promotes a common purpose, and is a catalyst for success.

* Thinks strategically, displays a high degree of emotional maturity, and demonstrates a positive outlook.

* Strong team player, makes a valuable contribution to team objectives, displays trust and mutual understanding, accepts constructive feedback, and handles confrontation constructively.

* Possesses a broad understanding of Agile/LEAN principles and the ability to apply the agile methodology, competent AGILE team member.