Senior Software Engineer

Meridian Cooperative is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Software Engineer. This is a senior-level position requiring independent work and providing technical leadership. Responsibilities include leading projects, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring software quality and performance on Windows/Linux environments, following SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) practices.

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What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Software Engineer, you won’t just write code—you’ll shape the future of how technology transforms lives. Here’s a glimpse into your day-to-day:

• Engineer the Future: Design and implement cutting-edge solutions using modern tech stacks to tackle meaningful challenges that directly impact the lives of our members. Whether it's optimizing a high-volume transaction engine or scaling APIs for millions of users, your code will matter.
• AI in Action: Get hands-on with Large Language Models (LLMs) and experiment with real-world applications of generative AI. From building smart tools that boost productivity to exploring monetization models using AI insights, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we leverage the power of LLMs.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Work alongside a diverse, cross-functional team of engineers, data scientists, product managers, and designers to build sustainable and scalable platforms. You'll contribute to architecture discussions, participate in technical deep-dives, and mentor junior engineers along the way.
• Solve Real Problems, Fast: Participate in ideation sessions and engineering sprints that move the needle quickly. You'll help launch new features, squash bugs, and continuously improve the member experience based on real-time feedback and metrics.
• Explore & Elevate: Research emerging tech, contribute to POCs (proof of concepts), and take ownership of initiatives that push us forward. Your curiosity and innovation will be rewarded—and expected.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development and Technical Leadership:
• Lead the development and maintenance of complex software applications using C#, Angular, Angular JS, .NET core, and ANSI SQL or PL/SQL.
• Architect, design, and implement scalable solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers.
• Debug and resolve complex technical issues, using application logs to reconstruct events. Guide other developers in effectively debugging applications.
• Identify and address technical debt while implementing functional requirements.
• Evaluate performance characteristics of current code and recommend improvements.
• Plan and break down large projects into manageable development tasks.
• Proficient in secure coding practices and recognizes weak security implementations.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Write and maintain documentation for developed features and code based on conceptual design and product requirements.
• Software Development Lifecycle:
• Participate in planning, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Advocate for best testing and quality assurance practices, including unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing.
• Modify applications to correct errors, adapt to new technologies, or improve performance; analyze code and/or data to identify causes of errors.
• Analyze databases individually or as part of a team.
• Ensure the quality and performance of applications through testing and optimization.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) and facilitate Agile ceremonies.
• Promote SAFe practices within the team.
• Able to interview non-technical stakeholders and extract requirements.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the development process.

Qualifications:

• Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required; equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis.
• Experience:
• 5 years of software development experience.
• Proficient in developing and maintaining n-tier applications using C#, Angular, Angular JS, .NET core, and ANSI SQL or ANSI SQL or PL/SQL.
• Proficient in creating and supporting APIs and web services (RESTful and SOAP).
• Proficient in Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Proficient in working with relational databases such as Oracle.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Proven experience working in an agile development environment, particularly SAFe.
• Development experience with cloud technology is a plus.
• Technical Skills:
• Expert design, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience analyzing, debugging, describing, and providing solutions to development and design issues.
• Proficient in version control systems (Git).
• Soft Skills:
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to execution with quality and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and provide supervision as needed.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to contribute in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Expert analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment and provide guidance to continuous learning and improvement.
• Self-starter with proven leadership and mentoring abilities.