Embedded software engineer Jobs in Richmond, VA

About Us

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We've grown every year since, and today we're proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI's concierge approach to help them solve what's next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees - all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.

• Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.

• Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.

• World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive - in our offices or yours.

Job Summary

As a Software Engineer at Stratascale, you will participate in the design, build out, maintenance, and troubleshooting of our rapidly growing Saas products. A Software Engineer understands web protocols; how full stack applications operate and how data flows. You will also utilize critical thinking and problem solving in concert with effective industry tested tools to deliver exceptional value to our customers.

Our team performs their job duties from a home office or other remote location, but you may also be required to infrequently report to an SHI office location for internal meetings.

Role Description

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain software solutions using diverse programming languages and technologies

• Design, develop, and implement new software features or modifications to existing software based on functional requirements

• Identify and address complex technical issues efficiently through keen problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Exhibit a strong desire to learn and explore emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends to enhance knowledge and skills

• Maintain high-quality code through rigorous code reviews, testing, and debugging processes

• Ensure stability, efficiency, security, and quality of all shipped code by supporting continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes

• Support runtime platform maintenance, integration of new features, and release fixes

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation to ensure knowledge sharing and support continuous development efforts

• Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment, readily adapting to changing project requirements and technologies

• Display self-motivation and take initiative to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment, whether remote or on-site

Behaviors and Competencies

• Communication: Can effectively communicate complex ideas and information, and can adapt communication style to the audience.

• Listening: Can recognize underlying messages and non-verbal cues in communication, responding appropriately to both explicit and implicit information.

• Presenting: Can prepare and deliver presentations, addressing key points and responding to questions with clarity.

• Adaptability: Can adjust to changes in the work environment, manage multiple tasks, and effectively handle uncertainty.

• Problem-Solving: Can identify problems, propose solutions, and take action to resolve them without explicit instructions.

• Initiative: Can identify opportunities for improvement, propose solutions, and take action without explicit instructions.

• Prioritization: Can identify critical tasks, arrange them based on importance, and execute without explicit instructions.

• Time Management: Can generally use time effectively and is working towards improving task prioritization and deadline management.

• Technical Expertise: Can apply technical knowledge and skills effectively in most situations, with occasional guidance.

• Teamwork: Can work effectively in a team, contributing ideas and effort, and respecting the contributions of others.

Skill Level Requirements

• The ability to understand and utilize cloud computing technologies, including Containerization, Docker, and Kubernetes. - Intermediate

• The ability to write, debug, and maintain code in various scripting and programming languages to automate tasks and develop software solutions. - Intermediate

• The ability to define, design, build, and maintain robust systems and solutions by leveraging systems and infrastructure effectively. - Intermediate

• The ability to systematically identify, document, and manage the technical needs and specifications of a project by engaging with stakeholders and analyzing business objectives to ensure successful project outcomes. - Intermediate

• Proficiency in implementing and managing DevOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, infrastructure as code, and monitoring to enhance the collaboration between development and operations teams - Intermediate

• Proficiency in using SQL for database management, including tasks such as querying, updating, and managing relational databases to efficiently handle data retrieval and manipulation - Intermediate

• Proficiency in utilizing Platforms as a Service (PaaS) for deploying, managing, and scaling applications, including tasks such as application hosting, database integration, and development tool support; Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services highly preferred - Intermediate

• Proficiency in using Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks for database interaction, including tasks such as mapping objects to database tables, managing database schemas, and performing CRUD operations efficiently - Intermediate

• Proficiency in using Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies, including tasks such as writing automated test cases before code implementation, ensuring code quality, and facilitating continuous integration and deployment - Intermediate

Other Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or relevant work experience required

• Minimum 3 years of experience in software development with exposure to Web/Saas environments

• Working knowledge of Go (GoLang)

• Experience with GitHub Actions and an understanding of GitOps workflows

• Strong experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs. Experience with SOAP is a plus

• Familiarity with relevant libraries for parsing and processing XML, JSON, and YAML

• Familiarity with PostgreSQL and the relational model, including writing SQL with joins

• Knowledge of schema management using EntGo and Atlas

• WorkingknowledgeofLinux,TCP/IP, andDNS

• Ability to travel 10%

• AWS or Azure cloud certifications (optional, but very beneficial)

The estimated annual pay range for this position is $85,000 - $190,000 which includes a base salary and bonus. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.

Equal Employment Opportunity - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status