American Chemical Society

TE26P5 Lead Software Engineer-Application Technology

American Chemical Society$120K — $145K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in Application Delivery and Software Development.
  • Mastery of the Java/Linux technology stack, including application servers and backend processing.
  • Deep experience in developing on large parallel (Linux) platforms.
  • Extensive knowledge of Acceptance Criteria, Automated Testing, and Test-Driven Development.
  • Advanced experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark.
  • Strong skills with development tools like Eclipse, Git, and Jenkins.
  • Proven leadership in application delivery with a focus on team success.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple Agile Delivery teams in developing innovative software applications.
  • Collaborate with product owners to fine-tune project backlogs.
  • Drive initiatives in automated software testing and DevOps practices.
  • Build influential relationships across the organization to enhance teamwork.
  • Stay updated on technology trends and mentor team members.

Benefits

  • Generous vacation plan.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employee savings and retirement plans.
Full Job Description
CAS is currently seeking a Lead Software Engineer. This position will be located in our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Accountabilities:
  • Strategic Software Development: Lead multiple Agile Delivery teams in creating innovative software applications, services, and systems, driving the delivery and enhancement of CAS products and solutions.
  • Product Collaboration: Partner with teammates and product owners to groom backlogs of epics and stories for upcoming development sprints, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
  • Engineering Excellence: Push the boundaries of advanced software engineering and automation by spearheading initiatives in automated software testing, advanced change control, DevOps, and continuous delivery.
  • Organizational Influence: Foster influential working relationships across the organization, positioning yourself as a key leader and preparing your career for future leadership roles.
  • Technology Leadership: Stay at the forefront of technology trends through individual and team training opportunities, and mentor team members to elevate their technical skills.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in Application Delivery and Software Development.
  • Mastery of the Java/Linux technology stack, including application servers, backend processing, and web tier development.
  • Deep experience in developing on large parallel (Linux) platforms.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with Acceptance Criteria, Automated Testing, Test-Driven Development, Defect Tracking, and Test Case management.
  • Advanced-level experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Scala, Kafka, Solr/Lucene, and related technologies.
  • Strong proficiency with development and integration tools, including Eclipse, Git, Maven, Jenkins, Unit test Framework, and Tools.
  • Proven track record in programming within large-scale distributed environments, with a keen understanding of concurrency issues (e.g., thread management, shared memory pools).
  • Demonstrated experience leading application delivery teams, with a focus on driving team success and project outcomes.
  • Experience with pair programming or willingness to pair with others when beneficial.
  • Comfortable and eager to discuss work items in team settings, fostering clear and open communication.
  • A strong passion for software development, actively learning on the job and outside of work, and continuously seeking to improve your craft.
  • Willingness to learn new skills and roles to meet the evolving needs of the team.

CAS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and employee savings and retirement plans. Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.

About American Chemical Society

The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a scientific society based in the United States that supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. Founded in 1876 at New York University, the ACS currently has more than 150,000 members at all degree levels and in all fields of chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields. The ACS is a non-profit organization and holds a congressional charter under Title 36 of the United States Code. Its headquarters are located in Washington, D.C., and it has a large concentration of staff in Columbus, Ohio.
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