Software Engineer I

Basic Job Function 

This position exists to perform research, design and software development assignments within a specific software functional area.  The employee will work directly with Product Consultants optimizing LexisNexis Risk Solutions Batch products to meet customer needs.  Solutions are built in an ETL tool using Pentaho Data Integration deployed in a cloud computing environment.  Other technologies that are utilized are JavaScript, RDBMS (currently MySQL), various file formats including comma delimited and flat text files, and several file transfer protocols most common being sFTP (SSH).

Accountabilities 

• Full lifecycle development process including design, development, testing and implementation of moderate complexity systems. Writes and reviews portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of simple to moderate complexity.
• Interfaces with technical and non- technical personnel and/or team members to finalize requirements.
• Provides feedback on technical tasks of simple to moderate complexity.
• Develops basic to intermediate designs.
• Codes proficiently in the required language(s).
• Contributes to design, code and test reviews.
• Performs unit testing based upon test plans generated and reports results and recommendations to his/her project leader.
• Develops and executes performance, integration and test plans.
• Perform support functions in validation cycle as required (i.e., test monitoring, debugging, problem resolutions, etc.).
• Provides meaningful feedback for schedule development on specific code segment and delivers a quality code deliverable as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

• 2-4 years of Software Engineering experience. (can consider 1+ years)
• BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required
• Experience in JavaScript, SQL, and UNIX is required.
• Proficiency in development languages such as Java/J2EE, JSP, C/C++, HTML, XML, Python, Windows, and familiarity with Pentaho or other ETL tools is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of data manipulation languages.
• Knowledge of test-driven development.
• Ability and desire to learn new processes and technologies.
• Basic oral and written communications skills.
• Familiarity of industry best practices — code coverage.
• Basic knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Knowledge of data storage subsystems.

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