IT Software Engineer II

Requirements

• Researching, designing, writing and testing new software programs.
• Develops design specifications for required software and hardware (based on requirements).
• Maintaining systems by monitoring, identifying and correcting software defects.
• Investigating new technologies and providing inputs to the current software selection tool for a development project.
• Creating technical specifications, developing and implementing unit test plans.
• Writing operational deployment documentation and other technical documentation needed by an application.
• Works closely with other staff, such as project managers, business systems analysts, and DBA;
• Assists in growth and development of new or less experienced staff;
• Guides less experienced staff as a mentor into new technologies and development techniques;
• Problem-solving and thinking laterally as part of a team, or individually, to meet the needs of the project;
• Participate in architecting, designing and delivering system software after specification of platform requirements;
• Trains or assists in the training of ITS and user personnel in the conversion and implementation of the developed or purchased software;
• Performs project planning by identifying needed task and deliverable, time estimation, and defining target date for completion on an assigned project.
• Ensures quality of work following system development and maintenance life cycle standards.
• Maintains supports, troubleshoots and enhances current Production applications as assigned.
• Monitors application performance using various performance monitoring tools.

Benefits

• Health and wellness – We want our people to be and stay healthy, so we offer PPO, HDHP, and HMO health insurance options with Cigna and Kaiser (CA employees only).
• Financial incentives – Paradigm’s financial benefits help prepare you for the future: competitive salaries, 401(k) matching contributions, employer-paid life and disability insurance, flexible spending and commuter accounts, and employer-matched HSA contributions.
• Vacation - We believe strongly that work-life balance is good for you and for our company. Our paid time off and personal holiday programs give you the flexibility you need to live your life to the fullest.
• Volunteer time– We want our employees to engage with and give back to their communities in meaningful ways. Full and part-time employees receive one paid day per calendar year.
• Learning and development: One of Paradigm’s core values is expertise, so we encourage our employees to continually learn and grow.