Software Developer jobs in Waco, TX

This role leads other developers in the understanding and implementation of line-of-business applications. Candidates must be a role model of good coding practices, automated unit testing, and interaction with the business. This position is equally responsible for building relationships, mentoring team members, and coding. Candidates will provide tier 2 support for production and coding issues, design applications, and help translate technical requirements accurately.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY

Position Responsibilities:

Write, test, document, debug, and maintain computer programs.

Execute specifications as detailed by other team members and project stakeholders.

Lead requirements elicitation and ideation efforts.

Design applications that will implement specifications using modern coding techniques.

Use of modular design and coding such as microservices, object-oriented programming principles, and API design.

Expert level knowledge with at least one application framework and programming language.

Write senior-level code. Mentor less experienced developers to maintain code integrity.

Troubleshoot application program malfunctions.

Estimate task effort and build work breakdowns of tasks.

Mentor team to write automated unit test suites for all code.

Follow established practices for project tracking and code quality.

Conduct demonstrations of code for team members and stakeholders.

Provide advanced production support whenever needed.

Advanced use of a version control system.

Champion secure coding practices.

Mentor team to create robust build and deploy pipeline groups for Ops to execute.

Drive solutions with impactful business outcomes.

Build productive relationships with stakeholders and the business.

Provide project management, scrum management and leadership.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

At least one of the following:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school, preferably in a computer or technical related field, and substantial object-oriented programming experience.

Associate degree from an accredited school, preferably in a computer or technical related field, and extensive object-oriented programming experience.

Insurance industry experience preferred.

Programming language knowledge:

• Mastery of object-oriented fundamentals
• Ability to teach basic object-oriented programming and developer skills
• SQL or equivalent data querying language required
• Familiarity with web-services preferred
• Experience with source-control system preferred
• DevOps work management knowledge

Preferred skills:

• Scrum master or developer industry certifications
• Cloud application development in a PaaS environment

Problem-solving abilities.

Ability and willingness to learn and extend skills.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Organizational skills.

Proficient use of Microsoft Office software required for this job.

Travel as required.

Valid Texas Driver’s license and driving record at the time of hire which would not place the employee on probation or disqualify the employee from Certified Fleet Operator status, and the Company Driving and Safety Policy.

Use of PC, telephone, copy machine, fax, and other office equipment over six (6) hours per day.

Extended periods of sitting and concentration.

Occasional bending, twisting, crouching, pulling, pushing, lifting, and moving items weighing up to 30 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasional long, irregular hours.

Occasional travel by auto or other public transportation.

Work to be conducted in office environment owned or leased by company.

REVISED September 2023