What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Engineering position at FJA-US Inc.?
VISA and/or OPT-1 SPONSORSHIPS: FJA does not offer VISA or OPT-1 sponsorship now or in the future. All candidates must be able to present valid documentation proving their eligibility to work within the US within three days of their hire date if selected. Please note that FJA participates in the E-Verify program.
Work Location: The Director of Software Engineering must be a resident of the US and reside within a 50-mile radius of a local FJA office in Denver, CO; Boca Raton, FL; or Midtown NYC. Pease note that relocation is not provided/offered. In the spirit of team development and collaboration, the incumbent must be physically present in the local FJA office on a regular basis as dictated by team and business needs and/or at the direction of senior leadership.
Work Schedule: This position requires availability during operational hours as determined by specific business and client needs that may include different time zone(s) than an individual’s physical location. Dependent upon business requirements, schedule flexibility with and without advance notice is required as this position may necessitate working additional days and hours outside of the employee’s regular work schedule.
Travel: Flexibility to travel as business needs dictate is required. Domestic overnight travel will be required to other FJA and/or client offices; frequency varies between roles, departments, and/or projects.
Engineering Environment: Our development team specializes in building Java applications that are optimized for performance, security, and scalability. Experience with a robust set of libraries, frameworks, and technologies will make you a great fit for our team. A sample of the typical technologies we use include Spring Framework, Hibernate, Microservices, RESTful API, Reactive Programming, Cloud Computing, Natural Language Processing, Node.js, React, Docker, Kubernetes, GraphQL, and more! Additionally, these positions work closely with cross-functional teams, including product owners, designers, and other engineers.
Education: A High School Diploma or equivalent is required; college degree in computer science, software engineering or related field is preferred. SAFe Agile Software Engineer Certification (ASE) is a plus.
Professional Experience:
- Minimum 10 Years: Software development within cloud environments using object-oriented programming in Java, java-script, type-script, GraphQL, and react, Spring Framework & related technologies, RESTful web services, database design and development using SQL and/or NOSQL, agile development methodologies and version control systems, test-driven development, and automated testing frameworks; agile methodologies and frameworks, including SAFe principles, practices, and roles; developing and delivering large complex software integration projects utilizing SAFe Agile development methodologies, continuous integration, and delivery within centralized and decentralized environments; agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence or similar.
- Minimum 5 Years: Hands-on hiring, leadership, development, and mentorship of a highly functioning, productive, agile, and distributed software engineering team.
- Value Add/Plus: HIPPA, ISO 27001 and/or Health, Life, Voluntary, and/or Government Programs insurance.
Foundational Knowledge: Robust technical foundation in numerous technologies and an ability to go deep and effectively be hands-on in the work.
Strong Knowledge of Code Design Principles: Your expertise allows you to navigate and simplify complex systems, driving innovation within our product's architecture. With a solid understanding of software design patterns and principles, you excel at constructing robust, scalable, and maintainable code.
Driving a Coding Culture Around Clean Coding Principles: You lead by example, reviewing code critically to ensure it adheres to our high standards of readability and quality. You motivate other team members by fostering an environment that values best practices, encourages, and demonstrates integration of clean coding principles into daily work. You champion and follow clean coding practices such as DRY and SOLID, focusing on clarity, simplicity, and elegance in code.
Efficient Utilization of Best Practices: You drive and implement software engineering best practices that optimize productivity without compromising quality. You leverage your knowledge of development methodologies and code optimization strategies to deliver high-quality solutions efficiently. You demonstrate a high level of proficiency in SAFe practices and principles.
Passion for Unit Testing: An ardent driver and supporter of unit testing, you understand its essential role in ensuring code quality and development efficiency. You advocate for thorough, well-written tests, emphasizing their importance in the software development lifecycle.
Proactive Leadership & Mentorship: You identify and foster emerging talents within the engineering team, offering learning opportunities and personalized coaching. You are an exceptional communicator and guide, you actively mentor. Beyond technical skills, you cultivate a mindset focused on clean coding principles, self-improvement, and proactive problem-solving.
Commitment to Continual Learning and Improvement: Your passion for learning motivates you to stay abreast of the latest in software development. By sharing your knowledge, you contribute to the continual growth and adaptation of the team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Application Deadline: 05/24/2024 by 11:59 pm Eastern
Hiring Pay Range: Boca Raton, FL: 156,000 - 195,000 | Denver, CO: 172,000 - 215,000 | Midtown NYC: 180,000 - 225,000 | The stated hiring pay range is our good faith belief at the time of this posting. Final compensation placement will vary based on multiple factors such as experience, knowledge, geographic location, competencies, and skill level as well as internal equity.
Bonus Compensation: Discretionary annual bonus amounts are not guaranteed and are subject to change based on company and individual performance. Discretionary annual bonuses, when paid, are determined by the leadership team, and is based upon an individual going above and beyond the scope of the job role.
Benefits: In accordance with this position, hired individuals may be eligible to participate in Company benefit plans and programs, including paid time off benefits (vacation, holiday, and sick time); group medical, dental, and vision insurance programs; life insurance and disability benefits; the Company’s 401 (k) retirement plan, in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs.
FJA is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.