Software Engineer

Company: ERP Staffing
Location: Moline
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Software Engineer (AWS, Azure, Java, database, log observability and monitoring tools, machine learning)

Hybrid
Must be able to work at client site in Moline, IL, as needed. (Quad Cities)

Moline, IL, US

Job description

Position Description:

Looking for someone who has software development experience AND someone who has worked with infrastructure (server, network, data center, etc.). Both skill sets are needed to be successful in this role. Role involves working with APIs - requires coding experience as well as infrastructure.

This team is responsible for using high volumes of data from other applications (monitoring/logging data) and turning that data into root cause analysis of issues or proactively identifying when an issue is occurring and contacting the appropriate team to take corrective action. This person would be looking through high volume of data to see if there are ways to take the data and correlate that to other relevant data to identify root causes.

Skill Set Requirements:

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• Experience in cloud/hybrid environments such as AWS and Azure - MUST HAVE
  
• Experience in log observability and monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, Datadog, Grafana, Nagios, Splunk - MUST HAVE
  
• Experience managing large volumes of data such as logs and alerting pipelines - Highly Preferred
  
• Experience coding in Java, Python or other languages - Highly Preferred
  
• Database experience, including SQL, NoSQL, MongoDB - Highly Preferred
  
• Expertise in monitoring and performance of SaaS applications - Highly Preferred
  
• Experience with server operating systems and networking concepts - Nice to have
  
• Experience with Machine Learning and Robotic Process Automation - Nice to have
  
  
  
  
  Major Purpose:
  Works on a product team and supports product design by planning its work, coordinating with others, and writing and testing code to deliver moderately complex functionality on a complete product or significant portion of a product it supports. This level develops simple designs to solve well-defined problems with guidance from more senior team members. May assign, coordinate and review portions of the work to support personnel; Makes decisions within established guidelines subject to review by supervisors; Executes high level applications to more complex problems.
  
  Major Duties:
  
  
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  • Develops, codes, configures, and tests programs and systems.
    
  • Evaluates and implements enhancement design solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance of software applications.
    
  • Analyzes assignments and determines software specifications that must be fulfilled to achieve objectives.
    
  • Executes necessary documentation, as directed, or needed.
    
  • Collaborates with other relevant stakeholders and team members to ensure that features meet business needs.
    
  • Follows industry-standard agile software design methodology for development and documentation.
    
    
    Skills, Abilities, Knowledge:
    
    
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    • Ability to analyze, translate, and define business requirements into technical solutions.
      
    • Excellence in verbal and written communication forms with emphasis on persuasive communication, tact and negotiation.
      
    • Ability to apply engineering principles and concepts for designs.
      
    • Ability to manage many competing priorities/requests in a fast-paced environment
      
      
      Education:
      
      
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      • Degree in an Engineering/Technology discipline or equivalent experience (University Degree, 4 years or equivalent)
        
      • Degree in an Information Technology discipline or equivalent experience (University Degree, 4 years or equivalent)
        
        
        Work Experience:
        
        
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        • Previous experience in programming/software development: 1 - 3 years
          
        • Software development processes experience: 1 - 3 years
          
        • Participating in Agile Development: 1 - 3 years
          
        • Experience working in an Agile Environment: 1 - 3 years
          
          What are the 3-4 non-negotiable requirements of this position?
          Must haves: 1) Experience in cloud/hybrid environments such as AWS and Azure 2) Experience in log observability and monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, Datadog, Grafana, Nagios, Splunk
          What are the nice-to-have skills?
          Preferred skills: 1) Experience managing large volumes of data such as logs and alerting pipelines 2) Experience coding in Java, Python or other languages 3) Database experience, including SQL, NoSQL, MongoDB 4) Expertise in monitoring and performance of SaaS applications 5) Experience with server operating systems and networking concepts 6) Experience with Machine Learning and Robotic Process Automation
          Describe how this position fits in your organization.
          Aquent IT Solutions operates a mission-critical application development center and consulting firm headquartered in East Moline, IL, in the Quad Cities (QC). We offer challenging opportunities in front-end and back-end web application development, UX design, project management, business analysis, business intelligence, big data, and more. We have an engaging work environment, a diverse and comfortable community of affordable living, minimal commuting, quality education, and great entertainment. As a credit to our philosophy, many Aquent IT Solutions employees are in their second decade of employment with our company.
          What is exciting about this opportunity? Please include team and company culture.
          Our client has a rich history upon which we've built our success. They are committed to doing business the right way. Their core values are Integrity, Quality, Commitment, and Innovation. By embracing these core values and putting them to work in their daily lives, they help maintain the confidence and support of their customers, shareholders, communities, and others with whom they work. Today, they are a company with employees around the world. While they have achieved tremendous global growth and aspire to sustain it, they acknowledge they must not lose sight of their commitment to their core values.
          Is there additional variable compensation?
          Benefits
          There is a possibility for sponsorship.
          Yes
          There is equity in this position.
          No
          Is relocation available?
          No
          Is this a new position, or a backfill?
          New Position
          This position has direct reports.
          No
          Work hours are flexible.
          No

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