Overview
Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.
The Work
The Software Engineer operates under the general supervision of senior technical personnel and is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of applications and operating systems software. This classification performs complex technical duties within development teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that align with organizational and stakeholder requirements.
This position aligns with Cayuse's core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Analyze and refine systems requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
Translate systems requirements into applications proto@types and final products.
Plan and design systems and applications architecture.
Write, debug, and maintain application software code.
Determine and design applications architecture and output media/formats.
Design user interfaces to optimize usability and customer experience.
Collaborate with customers and end-users to test, validate, and refine applications.
Assure the quality and functional performance of software and associated systems.
Integrate hardware and software components to deliver cohesive solutions.
Write and maintain comprehensive program documentation.
Evaluate new application software technologies for suitability and improvement.
Ensure the rigorous application of information security and information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of application software services.
Analyze systems requirements in consideration of business needs, risk, and cost drivers.
Evaluate, select, verify, and validate the systems software environment.
Evaluate, select, and install compilers, assemblers, and software utilities.
Integrate hardware and software components within the operating systems environment.
Monitor and fine-tune performance of systems operating environments.
Evaluate the potential impact of new systems engineering technologies on the operating environment.
Ensure that information security and information assurance policies, principles, and practices are integral to all systems and environments.
Principles and methods of applications software development sufficient to design, develop, test, and implement new or modified applications software.
Operating systems installation and configuration procedures.
Software design principles, methods, and approaches.
Principles, methods, and techniques for designing, developing, optimizing, and integrating systems components.
Knowledge of government regulations and compliance related to IT solutions.
Infrastructure requirements, including bandwidth and server sizing.
Database management principles and methodologies (data structures, data modeling, data warehousing, transaction processing).
Systems engineering concepts: structured design, supportability, survivability, reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
Methods of performance optimization and systems tuning.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare clear and effective reports.
Responsible for preparation/management of all required client deliverables, including requirements documentation, phase testing materials, and knowledge transfer artifacts, as well as supporting development of monthly status reports, in compliance with agency requirements.
Maintain full compliance with pertinent government regulations, such as FISMA, State IT policies, information security/assurance, etc.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications - Here's What You Need
The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client's requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.
Bachelor's degree in an IT-related or Engineering field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in electronic data processing systems study, design, and programming. At least three (3) years of that experience must have been in a lead capacity (e.g., technical team leadership, mentoring peers on technical topics, facilitating project deliverables).
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in refinement and specifying functional requirements, translating functional requirements into technical specifications, preparing testable requirements and eliciting security and performance policies within requirements.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in planning, preparing and executing quality assurance activities on large scale system implementation projects
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in data migration and conversion testing on large scale system implementation projects.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in IT projects involving the implementation of cloud-based Software-as-a-Service or Platform-as-a-Service (PAAS) solutions for a Salesforce or ServiceNow implementation.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in IT projects employing Agile Methodology and best practices in requirements management, development, and testing activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with the following:
Draft, document, validate and refine requirements such as User Stories, Features and EPICs. Collaborate with State business areas and vendor teams to perform detailed requirement analysis and documentation.
Translate business requirements into testable technical specifications.
Develop security and performance requirements.
Ensure all use cases meet HCD business scenarios, business rules, and cover full end to end business processes.
Ensure any requirement updates, modifications, or changes are properly documented to ensure overall requirement completeness.
Develop acceptance criteria, test scenarios, test scripts as applicable.
Assist with Sprint Demos and support HCD through all phases of testing.
Perform system testing and UAT test case development and facilitate UAT with business users. Ensure testing phases are following best practices.
Knowledge Transfer: Prepare knowledge transfer materials and Conduct knowledge transfer sessions.
Minimum Skills:
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
Strong customer service skills.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
Ability to analyze systems and procedures
Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple design streams across concurrent work effort.
Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter).
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options.
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided).
Voluntary Life and AD&D options.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year.
Paid Time Off.
Reports to: Managing Director
Working Conditions
Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.
Pay Range
USD $117,659.00 - USD $130,140.00 /Yr.
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Location US-
ID 104225
Category Information Technology
Position Type Full-Time Salary Exempt
Remote No
Clearance Required None
