Application Developer, Experienced for Automation Team is responsible for creating and enhancing automation software/tools to support Facets Configuration and Business Configuration Reporting and Metrics.
Application Developer, Experienced reports to the manager of Business Configuration Automation Team.The position is available to work out of the greater Sacramento area. It will be required to come into El Dorado Hills, CA as needed, based on location of residence.
Responsibilities
Develops user interfaces, application programs using the technical specifications and applies design pattern
Writes and executes unit test scenarios for development and integrated environments
Troubleshoots development and production problems across integrated systems.
Has a detailed understanding of standard IT concepts, practices, procedures, policies, and guidelines
Performs tasks ranging from moderate to complex variation and difficulty
Ability to work across 1-2 technology platforms or stacks
Works on 1-2 moderately complex projects simultaneously
Recommends ways to improve code quality and system/component availability
May identify ways of improving the timely completion of projects and services
Performs root cause analysis and suggests remediation for commonly occurring issues
Works under some supervision with instructions
Reviews objectives and assignment details with senior level staff to ensure a thorough understanding of them
Work is monitored at checkpoints while underway and all work is reviewed upon completion
Knowledge and Experience
Effective Verbal and written Communication with peers
Participates in peer code reviews
Intermediate level User Interface Design, Application Programming Skills, and development methodologies (data structures, algorithms, and design patterns)
Detailed understanding and experience with Software Debugging and integration techniques (API, Services, SOA, REST)
100% Development and unit testing moderate code complexity for new enhancements and to fix defects based on detailed specifications.
Expert knowledge in SQL and writing queries
Experienced in VBA (Visual Basic for Applications), PowerShell, SVN/Git Repository, and JIRA
BA/BS or equivalent experience in IT
3+ years' experience in software development
Typically, requires a college degree or equivalent experience and 3 years of prior relevant experience
Additional Information
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Physical Requirements: Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day. Please click here for further physical requirement detail.
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