Epitec
POSITION:
Software Engineer
JOB TYPE:
Full-time, W2, 12-month contract with ongoing need, Remote position - seeking candidates in Des Moines, candidates outside the Central Time Zone will not be considered.
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PAY RATE: $62.00 – 67.00/hr. based on benefits inclusions and experience
LOCATION:
Urbandale, IA
JOB SUMMARY FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER:
- This position is for a software engineer focused on the John Deere Operations Center product, involving the development and integration of medium to complex features and modules. The role requires collaboration with engineering and tech leads to analyze requirements, design specifications, and drive continuous improvement in performance, quality, and cost. Candidates must have extensive experience in customer-facing web development technologies, Agile practices, and cloud platforms, with a strong ability to resolve technical and production issues efficiently.
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER:
- Collaborate with engineering and tech leads to analyze requirements, develop design specifications, and implement features and integrations for the John Deere Operations Center product.
- Implement medium to complex features and large-size modules, contributing to the development of high-quality, scalable software solutions.
- Drive continuous improvement projects focused on performance, quality, and cost-efficiency, utilizing specialized knowledge of engineering applications.
- Lead the resolution of medium to difficult technical issues, applying advanced problem-solving skills to ensure timely and effective solutions.
- Resolve production issues promptly in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining high standards of service.
- Apply expertise in customer-facing website development, including experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, React JS, and Node JS to enhance web applications.
- Utilize responsive web design principles and CSS preprocessing, manage version control with Git, and perform thorough testing using tools like Mocha, Jest, React Testing Library, and Cypress.
- Work with Agile methodologies, including test-driven development (TDD) and continuous integration (CI) practices, and configure CI tools such as Drone or GitHub Actions.
- Leverage AWS cloud technologies, including queues, IAM, S3, ECS, and DynamoDB, to support and optimize cloud-based solutions.
- Implement and manage REST APIs, ensuring efficient and effective integration and functionality within the application.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities to address complex technical challenges and deliver high-quality software solutions.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER:
- Degree in an Information Technology discipline or equivalent experience is desirable. - University Degree (4 years or equivalent)
- 4+ years of experience required
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER:
- 4+ years of experience in customer facing website development.
- Experience in JavaScript/Typescript, HTML5, CSS, React JS, Node JS.
- Experience in responsive web design, CSS preprocessing, version control, testing.
- Exposure to Agile practices - test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration (CI), pairing.
- Experience of Continuous Integration tool configuration and operation like Drone or GitHub Action.
- Experienced to AWS platform and related cloud technologies, specifically using queues, IAM, S3, ECS, DynamoDB.
- Experience on version control tools like Git and testing tools like Mocha, Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress.
- Experience with REST API implementation.
- Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Why should you choose Epitec?
We started Epitec with a single focus, “Placing People First.” Knowing every good endeavor begins with listening and understanding, we’ve set about challenging every part of the employment process. Bringing the proper connections together for the perfect fit.
How is Epitec different?
Epitec gets to know our prospective employees, using these insights to locate the perfect placement for you. We are there, every step of the way. Providing a best-in-class compensation package combined with the opportunity to grow financially and personally through your work.
What is the result?
Epitec represents the world’s top companies and works to fill their open jobs with the world’s best talent. That’s led to Epitec servicing an impressive list of Fortune 100 companies. We've also won many awards, including one of Crain’s Detroit Business “Cool Places to Work,” and 101 Best & Brightest – local, national and elite winner. And that’s just the beginning, as we work to innovate the way the world thinks about employment.