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Job Description Summary:
The Software Engineer-II designs, develops, troubleshoots, and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. Develops software tools including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools. Determines software’s compatibility with hardware and/or influences software's design in relation to hardware.
Position Reports to: Manager, Software Engineering
Job Overview:
The Software Engineer-II designs, develops, troubleshoots, and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. Develops software tools including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools. Determines software’s compatibility with hardware and/or influences software's design in relation to hardware.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Understand end-user requirements.
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Write commercial/enterprise-grade software.
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Provide input on designs for software enhancements and new products.
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Ability to identify the presence of code problems & bring to attention to senior engineers for resolution.
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Document and communicate on technical topics without direction.
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Seek to shadow other Engineers; working to debug customer issues.
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Work under limited direction of a manager and/or team lead to implement software enhancements, correct defects, and/or create new products.
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Understand hardware and software systems.
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Proficient at programming while working in a team.
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Works well in a team. Team-oriented, collaborative, accountable, dependable.
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Self-directed learning of the application subject matter
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Exercises curiosity
Tools and Technology Requirement
- React: Expertise in building interactive, component-based UIs.
- Redux or Context API: State management libraries for scalable applications.
- React Query: For server-side state management (e.g., handling API data).
- React Router: For managing navigation and routing in single-page applications (SPA).
- CSS/SASS/SCSS
- RESTful API Integration: Expertise in consuming APIs using Axios or Fetch API.
- Unit Testing (e.g Jest)
- Build Tools and Package Managers - Webpack, npm or Yarn for managing dependencies.
- Component-Driven Development: Understanding of reusable, modular, and maintainable components.
- Performance Optimization - Techniques like lazy loading, code splitting, and caching.
- Responsive Design:
- Strong knowledge of media queries and responsive frameworks like Flexbox or CSS Grid.
- Version Control - Git (GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket).
Required Qualifications:
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Minimum of 2+ years of software engineering experience
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Proven track record of software development in the real world
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Proficient in one or more programming languages
Preferred Qualifications:
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Can-do attitude
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Curious and asks "why"
Education:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Travel Requirements:
0 - 10%
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Job Family Group: Engineering
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Job Family: Software & Quality Assurance Engineering
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Job Profile Name: Software Engineer P2
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Employee Type: Individual Contributor
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Job Level: P2 (Developing)
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Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to [email protected]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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What We Do
Rocket Software empowers organizations to create legendary impact in the world through innovation in legacy technologies. With deep expertise in IBM Z, IBM Power, and database and connectivity solutions, Rocket solutions power tens of thousands of global businesses, solving real problems and making real-world impact.
With more than 70% of the world’s IT workload running on legacy platforms, Rocket helps companies and public-sector organizations innovate using the technology and data they already have, so they can always be ready for what comes next. Rocket customers include 44 of the Fortune 50, representing industries including Banking and Finance, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics, Retail and Insurance.
A Bain Capital portfolio company, Rocket is headquartered in the Boston area with centers of excellence strategically located throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
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