What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Developer IV position at J.D. Power?
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Job Description
Title: Software Developer - P4
Location: Remote Canada
Reports To: Software Development Manager
The Software Developer IV contributes to all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle through the analysis, design, implementation, verification, and maintenance of software solutions. This role works closely with Business Unit stakeholders to review requirements, validate designs, create work estimates, develop software, and verify product releases. The Software Developer IV also works in close collaboration with the Software Development Team Lead to define and implement best practices across all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.
Core Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and code complex software applications from business and technical specifications
- Develop, execute, and review unit, component, and integration level tests to verify requirements are met
- Perform code reviews to ensure quality, proactively identify defects, and recommend improvements
- Investigate and resolve complex technical issues for assigned projects
- Support the professional development of junior team members through coaching and mentoring
- Enable continuous improvement across the SDLC through the introduction of new technologies and processes
- Create and review technical and end user product documentation
Technical Lead Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop a detailed technical understanding of client needs and project requirements
- Lead and coordinate day-to-day technical execution of on and offshore Engineering staff
- Work with Architects to review and provide feedback for Software Design Documents
- Act as the primary point of contact for Project Management status updates
- Collaborate with technical stakeholders to create detailed work package estimates
- Create, prioritize, assign, and monitor all software development tasks for assigned project
Education, Experience, and Competencies:
- Post-secondary education in Computer Science or Software Engineering
- 10 years of software development experience with languages such as Java and Go
- Experience with Java application servers
- Experience with containerization and cluster management using Kubernetes
- Experience with distributed data stores such as Kafka
- Experience with web servers such as Apache HTTP Server
- Experience with version control software such as Git
- Experience with build tools such as Maven
- Experience with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins
- Experience with relational and non-relational database design and development
- Exceptionally self-motivated, self-directed, and detail-oriented
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
The Way We Work:
- Leader Led
- Remote First
- Foster Flexibility
- Reward Performance
- Time Off Matters
Company Mission
J.D. Power is clear about what we do to ensure our success into the future. We unite industry leading data and insights with world-class technology to solve our clients' toughest challenges.
Our Values
At J.D. Power, we strive to be Truth Finders, Change Makers and Team Driven - the distinct behaviors that, together, define our unique culture.
J.D. Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
J.D. Power is an equal-opportunity employer and compliant with AODA/ADA legislation. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please reach out to tarecruitment@jdpa.com.
To all recruitment agencies: J.D. Power does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
