Software Engineer - Established Engineer
Employees in this job function are responsible for designing, developing, testing and maintaining software applications and products to meet customer needs.They are involved in the entire software development lifecycle including designing software architecture, writing code, testing for quality and deploying the software to meet customer requirements.Full-stack software engineering roles, who can develop all components of software including user interface and server side also fall within this job function.Key ResponsibilitiesEngage with customers to deeply understand their use-cases, pain points, and requirements, showcasing empathy and advocating for user-centric software solutionsSolve complex problems by designing, developing, and delivering using various tools, languages, frameworks, methodologies (like agile) and technologiesAssess the requirements of the software application or service and determine the most suitable technology stack, integration method, deployment strategy, etc.Create high-level software architecture designs that outline the overall structure, components, and interfaces of the applicationCollaborate with cross functional teams like product owners, designers, architects etc.Define and implement software test strategy, guidelines, policies and processes in line with organization vision, industry regulations and market best practices.Work on continuously improving performance and optimizing the application and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiencyFamiliar with programming practices, such as test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous deliverySupport security practices to safeguard user data including encryption and anonymization.Create user-friendly and interactive interfacesDevelop and maintain back-end applications like APIs and microservices using server-side languagesEvaluate and incorporate emerging technologies and capabilities to deliver their solutions, and are monitoring and participating in solutions for new stack layers, often involving industry collaborationSkills RequiredJavaAngularGCP Cloud RunBig QueryGitHubAPISonarQubePostgreSQLMySQLSkills PreferredTektonAgile Software DevelopmentJenkinsDockerExperience RequiredEngineer 3 Exp: Prac. In 2 coding lang. or adv. Prac. in 1 lang.6+ years in IT4+ years in developmentExperience PreferredExperience with Cloud Run, Big Query and GitHub CoPilot.Understanding of Agile methodologies.Experience with backend frameworks such as Flask, Django, FastAPI.Experience with Test-First/Test Driven Development (TDD), MVP, Evolutionary design.Basic understanding of Machine Learning.Education RequiredBachelor's DegreeAdditional Experience PreferredExperience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and DevOps practices.Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Tekton or Jenkins.Experience with Cloud Run, Big Query and GitHub CoPilot.Understanding of Agile methodologies.Experience with backend frameworks such as Flask, Django, FastAPI.Experience with Test-First/Test Driven Development (TDD), MVP, Evolutionary design.Basic understanding of Machine Learning. Additional InfoAt FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet . We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories . Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra . We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years !FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused .We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest . Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.BenefitsOur benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)VisionPersonal Time Off (PTO) ProgramLong Term Disability (100% paid)Life Insurance (100% paid)401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar matchPlus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 , 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!To view all of our open positions go to: https://www.fasttek.com/fastswitch/findworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fasttekglobalFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fasttekglobalFind us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fasttekYou can become a fan of FastTek on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasttekglobal/