Enterprise Senior Software Engineer/Software Engineer

State of Alaska is seeking an Enterprise Senior Software Engineer to define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain software applications. The role involves collaborating on business requirements, designing and modifying software, and training users on new programs.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, document, analyze, create, test and modify computer systems, programs and integrations
• Research, identify, analyze, and fulfill requirements of all internal and external program users
• Design, run and monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging
• Develop and maintain user manuals and guidelines
• Train end users to operate new or modified programs
• Conduct research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts

Requirements:

• Candidates must reside in Alaska to qualify for remote work
• Bachelor's degree in the field of business administration, computer science, accounting, or management information systems is required
• Five (5) years of work experience with software development, testing, and implementation is required for Software Engineer
• Eight (8) years of work experience with software development, testing, and implementation is required for Senior Software Engineer
• 5+ years developer experience in programming using languages such as PHP, javascript, tscript, python; IBM RPGLE & RPG3, CLLE, db2 SQL for Software Engineer
• 8 years developer experience in programming using languages such as PHP, javascript, tscript, python; IBM RPGLE & RPG3, CLLE, db2 SQL for Senior Software Engineer
• Experience programming, debugging and testing enterprise applications, developed in a complex, distributed environment
• Proficient in writing fine-tuned SQL queries, stored procedures and working with data in relational databases
• Familiarity with IBM AS400 db2
• Ability to recognize and resolve system related problems; troubleshoot and debug code written by incumbent or others
• Ability to work independently and make necessary decisions throughout the systems process within department guidelines
• Ability to analyze business requirements and turn them into technical requirements, and develop solutions
• Must have the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with a strong customer service orientation
• Must be able to independently manage a heavy workload
• Must be able to mentor and share knowledge with other developers on new technologies
• Has strong communication skills
• Able to explain complex concepts to end users, and train end users on software
• Must be able to write documentation for end users or other technical personnel
• On call availability for 7-days on a rotating basis
• Must have dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other computer components
• Experience with WebsmartPHP preferred
• Experience working with Synon/Cool2e generated RPG3 code helpful
• Experience preferred in the following technologies