Expert Software Engineer

Job Title: Expert Software Engineer

Job Summary:

Expert Software Engineer, will serve as a technical leader, driving innovation, and providing advanced technical expertise. Leading by example, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and architectural vision of highly complex software solutions. With a deep understanding of .NET web application development, you will play a critical role in shaping technology strategies, ensuring the highest standards of code quality, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Objectives and Measures:

• Coding Production of efficient, scalable, and fully documented code, adhering to the defined coding standards.
• Production, preparation, and execution of unit test plans.
• Production of supporting technical and installation documentation for internal and external publication.

Code Quality and Architecture

• Lead the team's adherence to a code maintainability score of at least 95% on code analysis tools. Implement strategies to proactively identify and address critical bugs, aiming for a 20% reduction in post-release issues.
• Fully adhere to the defined coding standards and also contribute to refining and defining existing coding standards based on changes in technology best practices.
• Code produced must be readable by providing the code comments appropriately.
• Rework of work items should be less than 95%.
• Effort variance on any work items must be less than 15%.
• Ensure 100% Unit Test coverage for new development and bug fixes.
• Maintain a leadership role in code reviews, ensuring a 95% or above approval rate.
• Ensure the team's adherence to a code maintainability score of 95% or above on code analysis tools.
• Provide architectural guidance, contributing to the development of scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Implement strategies to proactively identify and address critical bugs, aiming for reduction in post-release issues.

Project Leadership

• Lead the team in meeting or exceeding project deadlines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software on time.
• Work on continuous improvement by obtaining and implementing feedback from Peers, Architects and Managers to enhance contributions to project delivery.
• Work with PO’s, development leaders to foster a client-focused approach, resulting in a 20% reduction in the client reported bugs of varying severities in the respective application areas.

Documentation and Knowledge Management

• Ensure documentation accuracy of 98% or above, maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date technical documentation.
• Conduct periodic documentation reviews, receiving positive feedback in 90% of cases.
• Lead knowledge-sharing sessions, actively contributing to the creation of knowledge articles in the Knowledge Management System (KMS).

Technical Excellence and Innovation

• Drive technical excellence by introducing and implementing best practices in design, coding, and architecture.
• Contribute to innovation efforts, leading the team in successful implementations of features or process improvements.

Communication and Collaboration

• Exhibit strong oral communication skills, leading team, client & cross-functional meetings effectively.
• Foster collaboration between development, testing, and product management teams, ensuring cohesive project execution.
• Actively participate in including all scrum ceremonies and lead in cross-functional meetings and discussions.
• Maintain a responsive communication approach, with a response time of 24 hours or less to emails and messages.

Mentorship and Professional Development

• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, contributing to their professional development.
• Pursue advanced certifications or training relevant to emerging technologies and guide the team in implementing new learnings.

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 10 years of hands-on experience in Software Development.
• Expertise in .NET web application development.
• Mastery of C# and ASP.NET MVC, with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-level solutions.
• Advanced command of front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Extensive experience designing and optimizing database systems, especially with Microsoft SQL Server. Proficiency in Agile Scrum methodology and tools (e.g., TFS, AZDO).
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills, with a history of successfully leading technical teams.
• Proven ability to drive innovation and implement emerging technologies effectively.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and adaptability to new technologies