Job DescriptionSr. Solution Engineer | Portal Development - Web/Mobile SystemsLocation: 5000 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66106
Work Model: Hybrid
Department: Information Technology
AWG is looking for a Sr. Solution Engineer in Information Technology (IT) to serve as a senior-facing advisor and delivery partner. In this development role, you will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of solutions from concept to go-live. You will be responsible for bringing workable solutions to reality, leveraging experience and technical leadership. You are a passionate technologist who is eager to dive into processes and apply your skills to solve customer challenges under the guidance of AWG leadership.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Work to develop solutions based on requirements using AWG standards.
- Deliver high-quality code for assigned tasks on time and on budget.
- Assist in building reusable assets and materials that enable the AWG community.
- Collaborate with other team members on various technical solutions to ensure high-quality delivery.
- Partner with other developers and support engineers to understand system dependencies and integrations.
- Proactively seek to understand how changes fit into the overall scope and participate in a continuous improvement mentality.
- Troubleshoot and develop solutions for problems
- Provide accurate estimates for project tasks.
- Take initiative on solutions by leveraging modern technology that meets AWG technical standards
REQUIREMENTS:- Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related degree
- 10+ years of experience in application development.
- 5+ years of Java and Java frameworks (Spring, Spring Boot) experience with the ability to navigate, debug, and enhance existing codebases.
- 5+ years of React experience.
- 5+ years of experience with web services/APIs.
- Understanding of the full SDLC, specifically the development and testing phases.
- Ability to learn and apply new technologies.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose barriers and seek support when hitting technical obstacles.
- Ability to work as a committed member of a cross-functional team, sharing ideas and inputs from different perspectives.
- Ability to develop timely and proper change documentation for all development tasks.
- Seeks appropriate direction when things are unclear and responds productively to changing priorities.
- Takes ownership of assignments and communicates the status and completion of work to stakeholders.
- Self-starter, resourceful, and a desire to learn.
- Excels in working remotely and collaborating with remote team members to solve problems.
NICE TO HAVE/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Retail, wholesale, or Consumer Product Goods industry experience
- Development experience with backend/database processes.
- Experience with Liferay/content management solutions.
- Knowledge of DevOps technologies (Jenkins, GitHub) to manage automated deployments and version control.
Benefits- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
- 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Wellness Program
- Yearly Holiday Bonus
