Enterprise Senior Software Engineer/Software Engineer - Anchorage, AK

PURPOSE OF POSITION: · The Software Engineer will define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain software applications in support of the achievement of business requirements. This includes writing, coding, testing, and analyzing software programs and applications. The Software Engi ...

Job description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Software Engineer will define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain software applications in support of the achievement of business requirements. This includes writing, coding, testing, and analyzing software programs and applications. The Software Engineer will also research, design, document, and modify software and specifications throughout the production life cycle.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Design, develop, document, analyze, create, test and modify computer systems, programs and integrations.

Research, identify, analyze, and fulfill requirements of all internal and external program users.

Design, run and monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging.

Develop and maintain user manuals and guidelines. Train end users to operate new or modified programs.

Conduct research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.

FACTOR 1: Technical and Operational Knowledge

Software Engineer: 5+ years developer experience in programming using languages such as PHP, javascript, tscript, python; IBM RPGLE & RPG3, CLLE, db2 SQL. Experience with WebsmartPHP preferred. Experience working with Synon/Cool2e generated RPG3 code helpful.

Senior Software Engineer: 8 years developer experience in programming using languages such as PHP, javascript, tscript, python; IBM RPGLE & RPG3, CLLE, db2 SQL. Experience with WebsmartPHP preferred. Experience working with Synon/Cool2e generated RPG3 code helpful.

Experience programming, debugging and testing enterprise applications, developed in a complex, distributed environment.

Experience preferred in the following technologies:

Proficient in writing fine-tuned SQL queries, stored procedures and working with data in relational databases. Familiarity with IBM AS400 db2.

Ability to: Recognize and resolve system related problems; troubleshoot and debug code written by incumbent or others, work independently and make necessary decisions throughout the systems process within department guidelines.

FACTOR 2: Analytical Skills and Impact

Ability to analyze business requirements and turn them into technical requirements, and develop solutions. Must have the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with a strong customer service orientation. Must be able to independently manage a heavy workload.

FACTOR 3: Supervision and Control

Is supervised by the Supervisor, Applications. Has no direct reports. Must be able to mentor and share knowledge with other developers on new technologies.

FACTOR 4: Communication

Has strong communication skills. Able to explain complex concepts to end users, and train end users on software. Must be able to write documentation for end users or other technical personnel.

FACTOR 5: Working Conditions

Position is located in Anchorage in a corporate environment. On call availability for 7-days on a rotating basis. Work is sedentary and incumbent functions in a corporate office environment. Must have dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other computer components.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in the field of business administration, computer science, accounting, or management information systems is required. Related professional experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Work Experience

Software Engineer : Five (5) years of work experience with software development, testing, and implementation is required.

Senior Software Engineer : Eight (8) years of work experience with software development, testing, and implementation is required.

The above reflects only the more significant details for the performance of the job and is not intended to be all inclusive.

Additional Required Information

Please include any REQUIRED AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS in your APPLICANT PROFILE and/or RESUME. If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full- or part-time. Your application will be closely reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

Contact Information

Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department

E-Mail:

Phone:

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 107500, Anchorage, AK

Street Address: 327 West Ship Creek, Anchorage, AK

Fax Number:

Alaska Railroad Corporation is an equal opportunity employer

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at toll free) or if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to

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Alaska Railroad Corporation Benefits

The following briefly describes the main benefits available to regular employees of the Alaska Railroad Corporation. Actual benefits differ by bargaining unit.

Retirement Plans

ARRC Pension Plan – Participation is mandatory. You are automatically enrolled in the Plan when you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Employees contribute 9% of their Earnings on a pre-tax basis. The Railroad is exempt from participation in Social Security; however, Medicare Tax is withheld. Participants vest with 5 years of eligible Vesting Service which entitles one to receive a pension benefit at retirement age.

Tier 2 Description (Employees hired after July 1, 2015)

Normal Retirement Age is age 65, however, the plan allows one to retire as early as age 60. The formula for a monthly Normal Retirement Benefits is 2% x Final Average Earnings x all Credited Service.

Early retirement, survivor and disability benefits are available for vested participants.

401(k) Tax Deferred Savings Plan – Participation is optional. You may enroll once you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Depending on the bargaining unit, there may be an employer match.

457 Deferred Compensation Plan – Participation is optional for non-represented employees.

Insurance and Flexible Spending Plans

All plans are optional except the RR Dental Plan for bargaining unit employees.

Health Insurance Plan

A comprehensive health insurance plan, self-insured by the ARRC and administered by Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska. Coverage is also available for the employee's spouse and dependent children. ARRC and the participant share the premium cost. Bargaining unit employees are Eligibility after 90 days, and non-represented employees are eligible as of the date of hire.

The Railroad offers a Prefered Provider Organization plan (PPO Blue Essentials) and a Consumer Directed Healthcare Plan with a Health Saving Account (Gold Essentials). The Plans have the following features.

The Railroad also offers two dental plans.

The Railroad National Dental for represented employees.

The Alaska Railroad Optional Dental Plan for both represented and non-represented employees.

Paid Leave & Holidays

Vacation Leave –accrual per bi-weekly pay period:

Represented Employees

0-3 Years of Service = 4 Hours

3-15 Years of Service = 6 Hours

15 Years of Service = 8 Hours

Non-Represented Employees

0-3 Years of Service = 6 Hours

3-15 Years of Service = 8 Hours

15 Years of Service = 10 Hours

Sick Leave: accrues at 4 hours (Represented) or 2 hours (Non-Represented) per pay period.

11 Paid holidays

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