Software Engineer III

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background working on large scale solutions, with good understanding of the solution architecture, programming, system design, and migration planning. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can identify key activities and gaps concerning customer adaption to platform and develop comprehensive solutions for addressing the gaps.

POSITION SUMMARY & KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Primary responsibility is to develop high quality software solutions as a contributing member of a highly motivated team of Engineers. This individual will serve the Software Engineering III role on an Agile team on NCR Voyix Platform Acceleration Team.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop high quality software which meets requirements, promotes re-use of software components, and facilitates ease of support.
• Diagnose, isolate, and implement remedies for system failures caused by errors in software code.
• Identifies and implements process improvements in Engineering practices.
• Utilize software-based system maintenance and tracking tools.
• Provide input and technical content for technical documentation, user help materials and customer training.
• Conduct unit tests, track problems, and implement changes to ensure adherence to test plan and functional/nonfunctional requirements.
• Analyze, design, and implement software mechanisms to improve code stability, performance, and reusability.
• Participates and leads code review sessions.
• Create high fidelity estimates of their own work efforts.
• Assist others in estimating task effort and dependencies, responsible for team commitments within the Sprint.
• May be asked to lead and advise other Engineering resources as part of project activities.
• Considered subject matter experts in their chosen field
• Participates with industry groups, stays current with technology and industry trends, disseminates knowledge to team members, forms best practices.
• Communicate with Solution Management and other internal teams.
• Participates in cross-functional collaboration within the organization.

Solution Architecture: Good To Have

• Design and Development:

  Lead the design and development of complex systems, ensuring they meet both functional and non-functional requirements.

• Technical Leadership:

  Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring best practices in architecture and design are followed.

• Architecture Reviews:

  Conduct architecture reviews and assessments to ensure solutions align with business goals and technical standards.

• Documentation:

  Create and maintain detailed architecture documentation, including diagrams, models, and technical specifications.

• Innovation:

  Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, and incorporate innovative solutions into the architecture.

• Problem Solving:

  Identify and resolve architectural issues, ensuring the scalability, reliability, and performance of solutions.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

  Work closely with stakeholders, including business leaders, developers, and other architects, to ensure alignment and understanding of architectural decisions.

Programming: Must Have

• Expert in .Net or Java.
• Comfortable with MSSQL DB, MongoDB/CouchDB, and Redis.
• Knowledge of Python and GO is a plus.

System Design: Good To Have

• Cloud Engineering:

• Experience with Azure and GCP services.
• Design and implement scalable, reliable solutions with a focus on cost-efficiency.

• DevOps/SRE:

• Work in a team that owns both operations and development.
• Track key metrics to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Experience with audits is a plus.

• Security:

• Understand and implement network and application security best practices.
• Experience with security audits is a plus.

• System Integration:

• Ensure seamless integration of various system components and third-party services.
• Develop and maintain integration architecture and standards.

• Performance Optimization:

• Continuously monitor and optimize system performance.
• Implement best practices for performance tuning and scalability.

Migration Planning: Good To Have

• Data Handling:

• Handle large amounts of data, including transformation and validation.

• DB Optimization:

• Knowledge of MS SQL Server DB tuning.
• Familiarity with open-source/cloud tools for large migrations.

• Automation:

• Automate tasks to achieve repeatable results.
• Experience with AI tools for automation is a plus.

Artificial Intelligence (AI): Good To Have

• AI Integration:

  Leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance system capabilities and performance.

• Machine Learning:

  Apply machine learning techniques to solve complex problems and improve decision-making processes.

• AI-driven Automation:

  Utilize AI to automate repetitive tasks and optimize workflows.

• Innovation:

  Stay updated with the latest AI trends and incorporate them into architectural solutions.

Mentoring/Grooming: Must Have

• Formal mentoring. Identifies and documents immediate associate and has a mentoring plan for those prot g es. Ensures all team members with 2 or more experience are also mentoring more junior staff and have mentoring plans.
• Mentors TEAMS on Architecture/Design, coding skills, Tools, Processes & Procedures
• Assists Global Learning in course development and validation.

Problem Solving: Must Have

• Works with teams to assist detailed problem resolution for difficult problems which are proving difficult for Lead Developers to resolve.

Continuous Improvement: Must Have

• Works on improving use of tools.
• Is always assigned and working effectively on at least one Continuous Improvement action.

BasicQualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in computer science or related field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in software design and development
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in preferred technology stack,
• Strong expertise in .Net or Java, with additional knowledge of Python and GO being advantageous.
• Experience with cloud engineering, particularly Azure and GCP.
• Familiarity with DevOps/SRE practices and security best practices.
• Experience in data handling, DB optimization, and automation.
• Experience with AI tools and technologies is a plus.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Experience operating in an Agile environment, with a deep understanding of agile development principles.
• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma Lean principles.

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of software development standards and protocols:

• Secured development knowledge
• DevOps for the cloud deployments
• CI/CD pipeline
• Cloud development knowledge on Azure or GCP
• Good to have POS domain experience of in Retail or Restaurants industries.
• Experience with tools utilized in development environment.