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Meteor Education is hiring a Sr. Software Engineer. The role involves managing and supporting development resources, collaborating with project and product managers, and ensuring effective solution implementation. Key responsibilities include developing complex software solutions, providing technical expertise, and leading the development team with focus on software accuracy and functionality.

Highlights

Develop complex software solutions in collaboration with team members.
Expertise in Salesforce, MuleSoft, and NetSuite is required.
Compensation ranges from $105K to $125K annually.
Minimum 10 years of experience in software engineering required.
Experience with PHP, JavaScript, SQL, and Docker necessary.
Employer-paid medical, dental, vision insurances, and other benefits included.
Strong leadership skills to manage a team of developers.
Experience with Atlassian products like Jira, Confluence, and BitBucket.

Sr. Software Engineer Full Description

JOB TITLE: Sr. Software Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Information Technology

REPORTS TO: Director of IT and Systems Development

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

JOB TYPE: Full time, Salaried

LOCATION: Remote (USA)

COMPENSATION: $105K-125K/annually

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Sr. Software Engineer will be responsible for managing and supporting development resources and personnel. This person will work collaboratively with the Project Manager, Product Manager, and QA Analyst to ensure effective allocation of time and personnel in support of company’s internal development initiatives and existing software systems. The Sr. Software Engineer will be responsible for devising creative solutions to problems and challenges, and ensuring that solutions can be effectively implemented in the organization.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Complex solution developer

Collaborate with project owners and team members to gather requirements and develop software solutions.
Understand the problems and goals the organization faces.
Anticipate problems and trade-offs with proposed solutions.
Create specifications that clearly set expectations.
Iterate and follow up during the implementation process.

Subject matter expert

Provide expertise on technical matters.
Understand the systems and processes of the organization.
Gain expertise in projects I participate in or lead.
Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and technology developments

Development team leadership

Reviewing code work for accuracy and functionality
Analyzing code segments regularly
Delegating tasks to team members
Providing positive leadership and technical guidance to the development team
Managing and maintaining developer focus, health, and well-being for a team of engineers

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a software engineer, with experience in Salesforce, MuleSoft, and NetSuite

• Hands-on experience in design and development of complex use cases using MuleSoft.

• Strong governance and drive towards promotion of Mule best practices, guardrail adherence, API Deliv-ery Model

• Prefer Mulesoft certified

• Valid Salesforce certifications such as Platform Developer I, App Builder, or Salesforce Administrator demonstrate expertise in Salesforce tools a plus

• Experience with setting up and managing Docker containers

• Experience with PHP and JavaScript environments/frameworks

• Experience with SQL language and best practices, specifically MSSQL and MySQL

• Experience in managing Atlassian products, specifically Jira, Confluence, and BitBucket

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Collaborative, team player who is driven by results

• Strong experience with time management within an agile environment, story development, story pointing, etc

• Excellent customer service skills and experience working with end users, product owners, scrum mas-ter, quality assurance, and business analysts

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in managing the daily and monthly package updates, system upgrades for Ubuntu systems

• Experience in managing AWS assets

• Experience with server-side coding languages and environments, such as cron, Python, and Bash

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

NOTE: All Meteor new hires are expected to attend an in-person cultural orientation (approx. 1 week) which requires travel to our home office in Gainesville, FL. Employees may also be required to travel and attend annual company meetings and events. All business-related travel expenses will be paid for by Meteor per our company travel and expense policy.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision
Basic Life AD&D (100% employer paid)
Short Term Disability (100% employer paid)
Long Term Disability (Not employer paid)
401(k) + matching
Supplemental Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
2 Volunteer Days
9 Company Paid Holidays
Primary Caregiver Leave (40 hours)
Employee advocates serving to sustain employee wellness in the workplace

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