What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Software Engineer position at i3 Verticals?
JOB TITLE: Lead Software Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Enterprise Utilities
REPORTS TO: Software Engineering Manager
JOB LOCATION: Remote (U.S. based)
TRAVEL: No
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Lead Software Engineer works as part of the Software Engineering team to understand, design, and implement features. Works with Product Owners, Quality Engineers, and Support to understand requirements, develop a design and implementation plan, execute the plan, and deliver value for products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the development and maintenance of web applications using PHP and Vue.js.
- Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
- Collaborate with designers and product managers to implement user interfaces and features.
- Troubleshot and debug software issues.
- Learn to adopt new technologies and development methodologies.
- Contribute to the improvement of existing systems and processes.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to project planning.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):
- Associate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 yrs of software engineering experience.
- Basic understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
- Familiarity with PHP and/or JavaScript and modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly Vue.js.
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles.
- Familiarity with version control systems, such as GIT.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A passion for learning and staying up to date with new technologies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):
- Experience with RESTful API’s and web services.
- Familiarity with database systems (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL).
- Exposure to testing frameworks (e.g. PHPUnit, Jest).
- Understanding of Agile development methodologies.
- Personal projects or contributions to open-source projects showcasing your skills.
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