Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Job ID: 298157
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Summary

Advances user-centered software solutions by designing intuitive user experiences, developing backend services, and supporting data workflows. Emphasizes JavaScript-based UI development, Python, API development, and SQL, with a focus on delivering seamless interactions across the full software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops responsive, accessible user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks
2. Applies UI/UX principles to create engaging user experiences and prototypes
3. Builds and maintains RESTful APIs using Python and Flask
4. Supports ETL workflows using SQL and Python scripting
5. Writes clean, modular code following object-oriented programming principles
6. Writes clean, maintainable code using IDEs like Visual Studio or PyCharm
7. Conducts unit testing, participate in peer code reviews, and ensure code quality
8. Collaborates in Agile development environments using tools like Jira and Bitbucket

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field from an accredited institution of higher education.

Required Experience
Five (5) years of software development experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Awareness of secure coding practices and frameworks (OAuth, OpenID)
Knowledge of DevOps automation and CI/CD pipelines

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Experience within a higher-education environment
Experience with JavaScript development and familiarity with JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, React)
Experience with Agile development methodologies and Jira
Experience with Rest API development using Python
Experience with Pandas and Data Frames
Experience working with SQL
Experience with ETL and data integration methodologies

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to create intuitive, accessible user interfaces
Translates business requirements into scalable, secure solutions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills focused on code quality
Provides technical leadership and mentors junior developers
Communicates complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Adapts quickly to new technologies and development practices
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Strong knowledge of UI/UX principles, responsive design, and frameworks like Vue.js or React
Experience with ETL workflows, SQL, and data manipulation using Pandas
Understanding of secure coding practices (OAuth, OpenID, JWT)
Familiar with unit testing, debugging, and performance optimization

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Effective use of Jira and participation in Agile sprints
Skilled in Git, Bitbucket, and Agile methodologies
Proficient in Python, object-oriented programming, and RESTful API development with Flask
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette