Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer, Global QMS, Inc. d/b/a/ Clarivate Analytics (US) LLC, Ann Arbor, MI

Duties: Gather user requirements to determine feasibility of design within time; implement the design and architecture of the software application using advanced Javascript framework; experience in Isomorphic SmartClient framework; design and develop the server layer of the application including CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations using Postgres or SQL Server database; design and develop custom ETL process using Java and Javascript frameworks; design and develop the middle layer of the application for communication to the Postgres database using Java libraries and Remote Procedure Call; design and develop the client layer of the application including login, detailed usage and security aspects of the product using Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS; architect and produce efficient, clean, and reusable code with automated tests; integrate software components and third-party tools; redesign existing code to correct errors, optimize system’s performance, and improve scalability; create or update technical documentation for operational process, procedures, and environment configurations including the software architecture and design decisions, so the team learns and refines existing processes; define and implement databases and workflows; define and implement a strategy for testing new features; direct and execute software system testing and validation procedures; communicate information about the Software system design and maintenance to the project management team; coordinate and verify software system installation, including operations to ensure proper functioning; conduct code and architectural reviews; collaborate with team of engineers and project managers to determine scopes of work, provide estimates and meet deadlines; provide guidance to other engineers to drive quality and deliverables.  No formal hire / fire authority.  

Requirements:  Master’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field and a minimum of 4 years of experience. Alternatively, the employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field and a minimum of 6 years of experience.  Must have a minimum of 4 years of experience in Isomorphic SmartClient framework, developing professional software solutions using software development lifecycle, working in agile environment, and in building web services and Remote Procedure Call (RPC). Must have a minimum of 4 years of experience with relational database systems including Postgres or SQL Server. Must have experience working with software version management tool GitHub or Bit Bucket.  Must have experience working with distributed systems design. Must have experience in Object-oriented software design and development, and front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, AJAX, and XML. Must have experience conducting code and architectural reviews. Must have experience implementing and deploying complex software application across software platforms. This position allows for fully remote work.

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