Full Stack Developer Senior or Lead

When it comes to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our customers and employees, USAble Life is always ready.  We are a diverse group of individuals working together to go the extra mile. Through our DEI initiatives, employees feel empowered to bring their talents and voice to our culture.

Our passion for delivering the best products is matched only by our passion for our people. We are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others which extends beyond our office walls. USAble Life has a long tradition of supporting our communities, and we’re proud of the fact that our employees share that commitment. 

We have been recognized as a “Best Places to Work” in Arkansas, Florida, and Hawaii. You’ll be rewarded with opportunities for personal and professional development and opportunities for advancement.  This, coupled with our engaging culture and a comprehensive benefits package, ensures we are committed to our employees.  

Check out how we make a meaningful difference in the lives of others!

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What We Offer You:

• A culture that values employees and celebrates, empowers, and inspires a diverse workforce
• Outstanding and affordable benefits package
• PTO provided at date of hire
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) with up to 6% match; fully vested from day 1
• Remote opportunities with company-provided equipment
• Team-oriented, collaborative group of peers
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclusion Council and Employee Resource Groups
• Recharge Days and Volunteer Time Off
• This is a remote position.  

Life Takes You Places!  Are you ready to join us?

The base salary range for a Senior Developer is $80,000 to $144,000.00. The base salary range for a Lead Developer is $92,000.00 to $166,000.00. Actual salaries will vary by geographic location and are based on factors such as candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, competencies, and company tenure & equity. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan based on company performance and individual performance.

This is a multi-level position with increasing levels of responsibility and requirements for each level.

Senior Developer Overview

The Sr Developer is responsible for analyzing, developing, implementing, maintaining, and testing software applications as they relate to the company systems. Working with the business analysts they will identify and capture business requirements in relation to the integration process while also conducting detailed analysis of defined system specifications. They will make recommendations of workable solutions to processing problems. Projects could be any size small to large and have a system-wide impact. The focus will be on timely and cost-effective methods for achieving deliverables. Additional responsibilities include documenting product functionality, supporting QA, deployment activities, and troubleshooting production defects. This position requires skill in multiple technical environments and an increased level of business knowledge. The developer will participate in code reviews to provide feedback as well as gain knowledge in the proper way executing the software development lifecycle.

Lead Developer Overview

The Lead Developer spearheads the analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and testing of software applications integral to our systems. This role collaborates closely with Business Analysts and delves into business requirements related to integration processes, conducts thorough system specification analyses, and proposes practical solutions to enhance processing efficiency. Their expertise is crucial in managing projects of varying scales, all of which significantly impact the company's operations. The Lead Developer's commitment to timely and cost-effective delivery is essential for achieving project goals. Their responsibilities extend to documenting product functionality, supporting quality assurance, deployment activities, and resolving production issues. This role demands proficiency in diverse technical environments and a deep understanding of business operations. The Lead Developer also contributes to code reviews, offering valuable feedback and gaining insights into the execution of the software development lifecycle.

Senior Developer Essential Duties

• Develops, maintains, and tests applications
• Assists in the planning, designing, development, and deployment of applications
• Designs applications
• Maintains developed code in revision code repository
• Proactively communicates status of work to development team and project team
• Performs code reviews to ensure standards, conventions, and consistency on applications
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned 

Lead Developer Essential Duties:

• Works with Leaders and Business Analysts to identify and capture business requirements in relation to the integration process while also conducting detailed analysis of defined system specifications
• Analyze, develop, design, implement, maintain, and test software applications as they relate to the company systems
• Understand what each department does and how they use the applications
• Make recommendations of workable solutions to processing problems
• Document product functionality
• Supporting QA and deployment activities
• Troubleshoot production defects
• Participates in code reviews to ensure standards, conventions, and consistency, and provide feedback and suggestions on the proper way to executive the software development lifecycle
• Maintains developed code in revision code repository
• Proactively communicates status of work to development team and project team
• Works with management to help with technology decisions as well as business decisions
• Provides mentorship for team
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned 

Senior Developer Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, C#, or other modern object-oriented development frameworks
• Experience with open-source tools like log4net, NUnit, Nhiberate, etc
• Experience with version control such as Git
• Experience with SQL queries on database platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle
• Experience with release/software development tracking software such JIRA, Target Process, etc
• Strong understanding of programming concepts, object orientation, secure coding concepts, and design patterns
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Keen attention to detail
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to take on assigned tasks and work within time constraints
• Understanding of testing tools and unit and integration test scripting, and testing methodologies
• Provides support in a timely manner for existing applications including analyzing data or system errors, answering user questions, and running reports
• Coordinates with various departments on systems development, support, and testing
• Reviews business requirements
• Designs application architecture
• Provides feedback to management of issues/business direction change/decisions made
• Provides mentorship to teammates

Lead Developer Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, C#, or other modern object-oriented development frameworks
• Experience with open-source tools like log4net, NUnit, Nhiberate, etc.
• Experience with version control such as Git
• Experience with SQL queries on database platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle
• Experience with release/software development tracking software such JIRA, Target Process, etc.
• Experience with continuous integration and delivery pipelines 
• Strong understanding of programming concepts, object orientation, secure coding concepts, and design patterns
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Keen attention to detail
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to take on assigned tasks and work within time constraints
• Understanding of testing tools and unit and integration test scripting, and testing methodologies

Senior Developer Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems and Curriculum and/or experience aligning with required skills
• Minimum 5 years of IT experience
• Advanced skills in .Net, C#, Java, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Advanced skills in developing standards-based APIs
• Experience developing, managing, and deploying web-based applications using HTML, JavaScript, Vue, ReactJS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and other web technologies
• Experience with full software development lifecycle including waterfall and agile methodology
• Or, equivalent military experience

Lead Developer Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems and Curriculum and/or experience aligning with required skills
• 7+ years of IT experience
• Experience as a lead developer in at least four large scale projects that impact systems   operational areas
• Experience with full software development lifecycle including waterfall and agile methodology
• Or, equivalent military experience

Senior Developer Preferred Education and Experience

• Curriculum based on SQL and Microsoft .NET
• 6+ years of IT experience
• IT related experience in the Health Insurance industry
• Secure Software or Project Management Certification
• 5+ years of programming /systems analysis experience

Lead Developer Preferred Education and Experience:

• Curriculum based on SQL and Microsoft .NET
• 8+ years of IT experience
• IT related experience in the Health Insurance industry
• Secure Software or Project Management Certification.
• 5 – 7 years of programming /systems analysis experience

Senior Developer Working Conditions (Physical Demands): 

• Normal, no adverse or hazardous conditions 

Lead Developer Working Conditions (Physical Demands):

• Participate in on-call rotational duties which includes night support 
• Minimal travel required 

Disclaimer:  

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and its general requirements. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to modification at any time to meet the evolving needs of the organization.