Senior Software Engineer

Job Purpose: 

The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications or systems. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to analyze user requirements, define software specifications, and ensure the quality and reliability of software through comprehensive testing and debugging. The Senior Software Engineer will also provide maintenance and support for existing software systems while actively participating in the continuous improvement of both processes and code quality. 

The Job:  

• Engage with clients, business analysts, and end-users to understand their software needs, gather functional and non-functional requirements, and document them thoroughly. 

• Identify software components, modules, and interfaces. Translate system designs into high-quality code using various programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensure code is clean, modular, and maintainable. 

• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and debug software to ensure high reliability and performance. Proactively resolve defects and issues as they arise. 

• Design the visual and interactive elements of the software to ensure an intuitive and user-friendly experience, incorporating UI/UX principles into the overall design. 

• Analyze and optimize software performance by identifying bottlenecks, improving algorithms, and enhancing resource utilization. Conduct profiling and performance testing. 

• Utilize version control systems like Git to manage changes, participate in code reviews, and promote knowledge sharing to maintain code consistency and quality. 

• Create and maintain clear technical documentation, including design documents, API documentation, and user manuals, to ensure effective collaboration and knowledge transfer. 

• Oversee the deployment of software to production environments, ensuring smooth rollout. Provide ongoing maintenance and support, addressing bugs and operational issues. 

• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement. 

• Develop scalable, secure, and highly available cloud-based applications. Participate in cloud architecture, microservices deployment, and CI/CD automation. 

• Incorporate robust security measures into the software architecture and continuously assess and mitigate risks to the system. 

• Participate in requirement gathering, validation, and refinement, ensuring alignment with business goals and user expectations. 

• Drive process improvements and implement best practices to improve team efficiency and overall software quality.