Job Description

The Senior Software Engineer designs, develops, and supports applications and solutions using Visual Studio, .NET platform and SQL server.

Essential Functions
Develop applications and solutions using C#, SQL or other equivalent programming languages
Develop and maintain solutions using Visual Studio, .NET platform and SQL server, web applications using ASP.NET, JavaScript, HTML, CSS and other web technologies, and web services, micro-services and API integrations using Web API, SOAP, REST, ASP.NET, JavaScript and other technologies
Integrate web applications and solutions with Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365
Design and develop ETL solutions using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server and other languages/tools
Write technical specifications for applications, systems and solutions
Create and maintain architecture diagrams, design diagrams and data flow diagrams using Microsoft Visio or other equivalent tools
Work with internal customers to assess business needs and work with a team to design solutions
Support and provide maintenance programming for applications using approved technologies.
Follow Project Management Office (PMO) governance processes to execute a project on behalf of a customer/sponsor
Lead requirements gathering, analysis and application design for medium and large projects
Develop, implement, and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
Establish best practices to embed information/application security and regulatory requirements in SDLC
Maintains expertise in current technology stacks and best practices to recommend changes that can have positive impact on Northwest
Troubleshoot and resolve daily issues with the perspective of minimizing incidents and developing supporting documentation that may be used by Tier 1 support teams
Develop and execute plans to install new software and custom changes following Change Management disciplines
Works with team to complete project requests
Work closely with tier 1 technical support teams and work as part of the tier 2 support team to ensure team is meeting the business expectations.
Support and maintain applications and solutions using Visual Studio, .NET platform, SQL server, C#, or other equivalent languages/tools.
Support and maintain web applications using ASP.NET, JavaScript, HTML, CSS and other web technologies
Accept mentorship from lead developers and mentor Application Developer I and II

Additional Essential Functions
Ensure compliance with Northwests policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
Work as part of a team
Work with on-site equipment

Safety and Health for those without supervisory duties
Abide by the rules of the safety and loss prevention program
Perform work tasks in a safe manner
Report any and all injuries to supervisor
Know what to do in case of an emergency

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education
Bachelor's DegreeComputer Science, Information Technology (Software Development track) or Engineering with a concentration in programming AND 6 years relevant work experienceOr
Master's DegreeComputer Science, Information Technology (Software Development track) or Engineering with a concentration in programming AND 5 years equivalent work experience Or

Work Experience
5 - 6 yearsApplication development experience (professional) using Microsoft technology stack (e.g. .NET, C#, SQL Server) or equivalent technologies and toolset e.g. Java, Python, Oracle, MySQL, etc.
3 - 5 yearsDeveloping web applications using ASP.NET, HTML, JavaScript, CSS and other web technologies
2 - 3 yearsWriting SQL statements for relational database management systems like SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL

General Employee Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to establish effective working relationships among team members and participate in solving problems and making decisions
Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written
Ability to actively listen to what others are saying to achieve understanding, sharing information with others and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and information
Ability to establish courses of action for self to accomplish specific goals, develop and use tracking systems for monitoring own work progress, and effectively use resources such as time and information
Ability to make right decisions based on perceptive and analytical processes, practicing good judgment in gray areas

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of object oriented programming using C#, Java or similar contemporary programming languages
Ability to create ETL solutions using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) or other equivalent technologies
Knowledge of relational data model
Knowledge ofdeveloping data warehouses and data marts
Knowledge of JavaScript libraries and frameworks, e.g. Angular, React, JQuery, etc.
Ability to identify critical areas to improve processes to gain productivity and efficiency in multiple spaces
Knowledge of working in agile environments. Exposure to Kanban/Scrum framework
Knowledge of source code repositories like Microsoft Team Foundation Services (TFS), GitHub, SVN or other equivalent tools
Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services or any other cloud ecosystem
Skill in incorporating best practices on information/application security into development efforts
Ability to work within a team environment and possessing communication skills necessary to lead projects
Ability to wear many hats to successfully navigate around technical and business challenges necessary to problem solve

Licenses and Certifications
Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)Within 1 yearOr
other relevant certification, such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect Within 1 year