Sr Software Developer

Sr Software Developer

Populus is an amazing company where our employees stay because they love their teams and the growth opportunities. Additionally, we offer a competitive 401K match, a generous paid time off package, and Health Benefits. Our mission is to provide a broad range of quality financial products and services delivered with best-in-class customer service. We work and lead with integrity, and we celebrate employees who exemplify our values. Come join our team!

Job Summary

The Sr Software Developer, develops IT solutions by creating new and modifying existing software applications using C# and ASP.NET, including writing code, designing solutions, and improving functionality. This role must be a highly motivated self-starter that excels in a collaborative environment. At Populus, we develop our own software, and our Software Developers are essential to the company's success!

Major Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and testing of mission-critical applications, including new applications and enhancements to existing systems
• Develop designs that are as simple, fast, efficient, robust, easy to maintain, and easy to scale
• Complete assigned responsibilities within multiple projects simultaneously
• Complete all development responsibilities after high-level initial direction
• Assist in preparing level of effort estimates
• Independently remove significant project roadblocks
• Guide and assist Developers to overcome technical problems while coaching on standards and expectations
• Ensure high quality and timely delivery of software development lifecycle
• Partner with QA resources throughout the software development lifecycle
• Adhere to company coding standards, including unit testing and code reviews
• Understand the full application lifecycle from inception through maintenance
• Provide production support as necessary

Key Competencies

• Excellent Communicator, oral and written
• Sense of Urgency
• Collaboration
• Effective Multi-tasking
• Self-Motivated
• Proactive
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Technical

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Must have appropriate vision to see up close, and at a distance with ability to adjust vision and focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position might require long hours and weekend work.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in some work environments can be moderate.

EEO Statement

Populus Financial Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. In compliance with applicable law, Populus Financial Group does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, pregnancy status, or any other protected classification. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotions, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Education

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree or better in Computer Science or related field.

Experience

Preferred

10 years: Software development experience using the.NET Framework

Frameworks:.NET 3.5 and later, MVC a plus

Programming Languages: C#, T-SQL

Database Platforms: SQL Server 2016 or later, DB2 for iSeries

Experience designing and/or developing web services using WCF and Web API

Excellent verbal and written communication, problem solving and time management skills

Familiar with Agile development methodologies (SCRUM, Kanban)

Experience dealing with legacy applications and transitioning legacy systems to current architecture standards a plus