Engineer IV - Software (Coppell, TX)

Coppell, TX, United States

At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference.

We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we're calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children. ®

Job Description

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in software engineering? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technologies and solve complex problems? Do you want to be part of a fintech and CRM team that manages all customer data and financial and non-financial transactions? If yes, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for a Software Engineer IV to serve as the lead in the design, build, and maintenance of technical processes and data flows within and across platforms and products. You will work directly with the Enterprise Architects to ensure architecture standards, technical processes, and business processes are in alignment and delivering best practice solutions. You will have holistic knowledge and understanding of data flow across products, in-depth knowledge and understanding of technical processes, and serve as the subject matter expert.

Essential Job Functions

Design, build, and maintain technical processes, applying the principles of software engineering that span multiple technologies, programming languages, and database structures.

Communicate effectively/work with business and tech leads, software engineering managers, and enterprise architects within and across Platforms to provide alignment across technical and business processes for projects, enhancements, and issue resolution and explore/introduce new cutting-edge technology.

Organize, plan, lead, architect, and execute large-scale technical projects, upgrades, or implementations.

Update job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.

Works with business analysts and customers to resolve problems and help plan for future needs. Involves working within an established office environment under normal lighting and climate controls.

Works with users to understand the use of systems and system enhancement or modification needs.

Uses computer and analysis knowledge to analyze, design, and write new application systems. Involves color perception to design color-enhanced computer screens.

Creates and modifies complex applications programs, tests, debugs, documents, and maintains those programs.

Acts as a lead to Software Engineer I, Software Engineer II, and Software Engineer III. Includes assisting, training, and mentoring level I, II, and III analysts on application modification and enhancements used during the Software Development Life Cycle.

Serves as a technical authority for other Software Engineers, including performing peer reviews and pair programming.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Math, or related field and 8+ years of technical, analytical, systems, and programming experience.

Large-scale experience in software design and development.

Comprehensive working knowledge of database structures, on-premise and cloud.

Substantial knowledge on process modeling, data modeling, database design, and specification creation.

Strong organization, planning, communication, and technical skills, capable of delivering on multiple competing priorities with minimum supervision.

Stay abreast of best practices in development and follow standardized coding conventions.

Expertise in multiple programming languages, API development, and micro-services architecture.

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Advocacy for best practices and standards.

Knowledge in project planning, management, and deployment is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

The following Benefits & Perks apply to Full-Time Roles Only.

We’re dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life’s special moments. We’re also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.

Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)

401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution

Exceptional Paid Time Off

Maternity / Paternity Leave

Infertility Treatment Program

Adoption Assistance

Education Assistance

Enterprise Learning and Development

And more

To ensure the health and safety of the children and families at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as well as our donors, volunteers and colleagues, as a condition of employment, we require that employees adhere to ALSAC’s Vaccination Requirements, including COVID-19 Vaccination.

ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer.

ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.

No Search Firms:

ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.

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