Software Engineer I

The Software Engineer I (Software Engineer) at LifeCenter Northwest (LCNW) uses the software development lifecycle as a tool to bring innovative solutions to business challenges. They will develop solutions in a modern web or mobile-based environment, document their work, and provide ongoing support and maintenance to the solution.

General Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, builds, and maintains custom business applications, or portions of business applications, that support the organization as assigned.
• Designs and implements intuitive, user-friendly, accessible UI/UX designs for custom business applications.
• Designs, implements, and maintains back-end database environments to support custom business applications.
• Provides estimations as requested for the amount of time a given development project will require in development.
• Utilizes the established release management procedures.
• Troubleshoots problems, by involving the appropriate resources and driving resolution of issues with a focus on minimizing impact.
• Performs routine application maintenance tasks, identifies appropriate routine maintenance procedures and requirements, and troubleshoots errors and performance issues discovered during routine maintenance.

Communication Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains regular communication with the IT Director and other members of the DevOps Team, as needed.
• Collaborates within DevOps Team environment to define business and technology requirements for new custom application deployments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Demonstrated proficiency in JavaScript (additional languages are beneficial)
• Demonstrated proficiency in object-oriented programming
• Preference for demonstrated experience developing for iOS and publishing in the Apple AppStore
• Preference for demonstrated experience developing applications for the web using React.
• Demonstrated proficiency in relational database administration with one or more industry-standard database technologies (e.g. SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
• Strong critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Highly creative
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with both technical and non-technical users

ANTICIPATED TIME COMMITMENT

• Because of the nature of this position, the incumbent may need to work outside of regular business hours, including evenings and weekends, sometimes without advance notice.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or applicable medical or religious exemption will be required as a condition of employment upon offer. For those that need to complete the vaccination series, start dates will be adjusted.
• Associates Degree in the field of Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related field, or Certification/Diploma from a reputable Software Development Bootcamp or Training Entity.
• Relevant work experience may be substituted for academic requirements.
• A minimum of one-year experience in professional software development, or a project portfolio demonstrating proficiency in professional software development.
• A minimum of one-year experience working with Relational Database Systems such as MS SQL Server, or a project portfolio demonstrating proficiency in Relational Database Systems.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and access to an insured automobile or the ability to arrive and depart from work- and work-related functions at expected times.

LifeCenter Northwest offers medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and travel accident insurance. Employees have the option of enrolling in the following supplemental or voluntary plans: life insurance, short-term disability, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness coverage and pet insurance. Employees enrolled in our 403(b) program will receive an employer match of up to 7% after one year, employees are auto enrolled at 3% and may change their enrollment at any time. LifeCenter encourages all employees to find balance and well-being and provides all employees access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and provides a quarterly Wellness Reimbursement. Employees enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year and earn 119 hours of PTO annually (to start) as well as Health Time Off hours that is earned 1 hour per 30 worked, paid living donor leave, two weeks paid jury duty leave after 6 months of service, and three weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service is complete. A comprehensive review of benefits can be found at https://lcnw.org/about/employment-opportunities/.

SALARY RANGE

$83,918.00 - $121,715.00

The pay range for this role is provided above. Where a candidate’s compensation falls within this range is based on several bona fide factors such as experience, tenure, and other specialized knowledge. LifeCenter Northwest is committed to providing its employees equitable and competitive compensation.

LifeCenter Northwest is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Salary : $83,918 - $121,715