Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce is working with a well-known security and monitoring software-based firm (a prominent organization - recession proof!) that is seeking a Senior/Lead Software Engineer. This is a remote position, but the candidate must go onsite as needed to the NY/NJ/CT office. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, then this is solid potential! The firm is known for an amazing work-life balance. You must be located within NY/NJ/PA/CT area.

Summary:
We are seeking a Senior/Lead Software Engineer (with Python or PHP) with a deep software engineering mindset interested in developing an intimate understanding of our business through daily interactions with our operations teams. Expect a dynamic role where you will focus on technical implementation while maintaining open communication with stakeholders through weekly interactions

Senior/Lead Software Engineer (with Python or PHP):

• Act as team leader in the building of web and mobile applications, solving both hard technical and product problems to deliver a product that moves our company and industry forward


• Architect and write quality, maintainable, unit-tested, well documented code in a fast-paced professional software development environment


• Employ Agile methodologies to continuously deliver value to end users


• Maintain and develop internal Web Services/APIs ensuring data integrity across multiple business databases


• Build a solid understanding of our company's business model and operations through cross-functional exposure

Leadership Responsibilities:
The Senior/Lead Software Engineer will work closely with our leadership team in:

• Actively participating in architecture and scoping discussions


• Providing technical mentorship to our engineering team


• Delegating and reviewing assigned tasks


• Actively contribute to team and company standards


• Perform code reviews


• Advise on new technology, development tools and emerging standards

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree, Computer Science or equivalent preferred.


• 5+ years of years of Full Stack Web Development (PHP and/or Python)


• Proven track record of utilizing strong business acumen in prior organizations


• Experience in SQL and working with relational databases (MySQL and/or SQL Server), including database design


• Competency with MVC Frameworks, especially CodeIgniter and Flask


• Experience with RabbitMQ or other queue-based architectures


• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript


• Experience integrating SOAP and RESTful APIs


• Solid Understanding of Web Services and Service Oriented Architecture


• Proven track record of designing solutions and building from the ground up


• Fast learner with excellent problem-solving skills


• Ability to work well on a team

Nice to have skills:

• Front-end frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular


• Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS


• Exposure to Docker/Kubernetes


• Experience working with collocated and remote teams


• Architecting, building, and styling UIs

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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