Sr Software Engineer

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Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Care.com/back-up care assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement and career growth

Please review the job profile below and apply today!This position designs, develops, tests, maintains and enhances business applications as a member of an Agile development team, and works with the entire team to ensure development conforms to acceptance criteria. This position drives engagement with vendors, company customers, IT colleagues and other stakeholders to understand customer requirements and system interfaces, assess available technologies/vendor packages, and present solutions. This position will work with business product owners, developers, and quality analysts to drive value delivery and will participate in all phases of Agile software developmentWhat You'll be Doing:

Designs, codes, tests, and implements programs; develops system documentation according to SAFe Agile principles and industry standards.

Performs unit tests, monitors results, and takes required corrective actions as needed.

Mentors and coaches other members of the agile team.

Assists in the deployment of applications.

Optimizes and enhances applications and interfaces to meet SLA/functional requirements.

Provides subject matter expertise and technical consultation in new systems development, new package system evaluations and enhancement of existing systems.

Drives engagement with ITS Security and Infrastructure teams to ensure secure deployment of vendor applications.

Assists product owners in systems analysis and creation of documentation for all business processes.

Interfaces with the Product Owner and IT partners to develop acceptance criteria for features and user stories and ensures acceptance criteria are met.

Works within the SAFe Agile framework.

Coordinates new product reviews, tests and pilots with other IT members, customers and stakeholders.

Coordinates feasibility studies/proofs of concept to evaluate solutions.

Coordinates structured walk throughs, secure coding, and technical reviews ensuring application coding and design follows secure coding and design principles.

Assists in the production support and maintenance of applications as needed.

Actively participates in all team Agile ceremonies.This job role may also provide facilitation of activities for Agile teams within Meijer ITS as acting Scrum Master.

This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

Bachelor’s or 12 years' experience (or comparable combination of education and related experience).

Any SAFe certification (SSM, SASM, SA, SPC, SPMPO).

Prefer experience in systems development and programming.

Expertise with business systems.

Experience as a team member on project teams in a cross-functional environment.Experience on Agile teams is preferred.

Expertise in design and implementation of IT solutions.

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: - Strong knowledge of development tools, coding languages, SQL and testing.

Proficient in multiple technologies or systems.

Strong knowledge and understanding of structured analysis and technical design techniques.

Strong knowledge of database management and file access methods is desirable.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong team-oriented interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge of agile practices in a cross-functional environment preferred.

Ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology and apply it to business needs.

We opened our doors more than 85 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we’re a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 240 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully-protected classification. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application, please click here to submit your request . Submissions that are not seeking help to complete the application due to a disability will not be responded to.