Sr software engineer

Senior software engineer Job Description Summary
Overview:

Provides support of applications software through programming, analysis, design, development and delivery of software solutions. Researches alternative technical solutions for changing business needs.

Role:

-Responsible for programming, testing, implementation, documentation, maintenance and support of systems application software in adherence with MasterCard standards, processes and best practices.

-Develop high quality, secure, scalable software solutions based on technical requirements specifications and design artifacts within expected time and budget.
-Research, create and evaluate technical solution alternatives for the business needs current and upcoming technologies and frameworks.
-Perform feasibility studies, logic designs, detailed systems flowcharting, analysis of input-output flow, cost and time analysis.
-Work with project team to meet scheduled due dates, while identifying emerging issues and recommending solutions for problems and independently perform assigned tasks, perform production incident management. Participate in on-call pager support rotation.
-Document software programs per Software Development Best Practices. Follow MasterCard Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes.
-Assist Senior Team members in modification of the documentation templates per the needs of the project and technology.
-Contribute ideas to help ensure that required standards and processes are in place and actively look for opportunities to enhance standards and improve process efficiency.
-Support collection and reporting of project and software metrics.

All About You:

Education:
-Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Management Information Systems or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge / Experience:
-Thorough knowledge and understanding of Software Engineering Concepts and Methodologies is required.
-Must demonstrate MC Core Competencies.

Skills/ Abilities:
-Good knowledge of object oriented programming, along with requisite coding and debugging skills.
-Experience with the following technologies:
o Configuration Management tools (e.g., Subversion, Git).
o ExtJS
o Java
o Spring
o Hibernate
o SQL
o Oracle

- Understanding of software design principles, patterns, algorithms, data structures, and multi-threading concepts.
- Ability to leverage and utilize industry-standard test automation frameworks, tools and practices.
- Knowledgeable of continuous delivery practices.
- Experience working in an agile and waterfall environment preferred.
- Ability to work across multiple operating systems such as Windows, UNIX and Linux.
- Experience with testing frameworks and methodologies (Gtest, JUnit, mocking, etc.).
- Solid experience with relational databases, including ability to write efficient SQL queries and Stored Procedures.
- Proficient oral and written communication skills.
- Creative, resourceful and innovative problem solver.
- Independent learner with a demonstrated aptitude for acquiring knowledge and skills.