Senior Software Engineer

Title:Senior Software Engineer
ID:TEC00027336

Description

POSITION SUMMARY
The Sr. Software Developer is responsible for implementing technical solutions using Java, .NET, SQL and HTML 5. technologies within our packaged software products and utility programs as well as assisting with design as necessary. The Sr. Software Developer has dotted line responsibility to the technical lead of the project to which s/he is currently assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop highly scalable, performant OO applications in a pure Java and/or J2EE, HTML5 environment.

Work as part of an Agile Scrum team on multiple challenging development problems. As a member of a Scrum team, developers will be expected to participate in test planning as well as development planning exercises, pair program and occasionally work on test cases and provide mentoring to junior resources.

Work with our Architects to understand and implement technical specifications written in standard design tools such as UML Class and Activity diagrams.

Utilize and improve your working knowledge of computer science fundamentals, GoF patterns, and large-scale system software principles.

Understand security vulnerabilities and how to avoid them during development.

Research design specifications as needed with direction from Architects.

Keep management informed of task progress, issues, etc. throughout the development process.

Assist the Architect team in developing and enforcing best practices within the development group.

Generate estimates for project proposals and programming tasks as needed with direction from Architects.

Assist in providing development documentation, technical training and documentation for support groups, as well as testing guidance for the quality analysts.

Participate in Design Inspections and Code Walk-through Reviews as appropriate.

Efficiently develop high quality code from current designs enforcing appropriate coding standards .

Perform maintenance and support activities as necessary.

Assist with gathering of specifications as needed.

Assist in unit testing code as needed. This may include the code of other team members.

Able to work hours outside the normal business hours on occasion.

Other related duties as assigned.

We are the leading source of intelligent information for the world's businesses and professionals, providing customers with competitive advantage. Intelligent information is a unique synthesis of human intelligence, industry expertise and innovative technology that provides decision-makers with the knowledge to act, enabling them to make better decisions faster. We deliver this must-have insight to the financial and risk, legal, tax and accounting, intellectual property and science and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: BA/BS in related field or equivalent work experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
Solid computer science fundamentals.

Knowledge of the core Java and/or J2EE platforms or RIA experience.

Comfortable doing small-scale design in addition to hands-on implementation.

Solid experience using most GoF patterns.

A working knowledge of large-scale systems software.

Experience working on highly-scalable systems.

Ability to effectively understand UML, including Class, Activity and State diagrams.

Experience with distributed, fault-resilient systems software.

Real-world experience with heavily threaded systems.

Comfortable working on large-scale systems of over 1,000 classes.

Hands-on experience developing and deploying sophisticated web UIs using Javascript, CSS and HTML5.

Familiarity or a STRONG INTEREST in working with the following is desired:

Development of packaged software products.

Metadata-driven, adaptive systems.

Code generators.

Dynamic languages such as Python, Ruby or Smalltalk.

IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, WebSphere, Weblogic, JBoss.

Design-by-contract.

Pattern Based Design.

Behavior-Driven Development

General understanding of systems and application administration. Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Domain.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
At least 4 years primarily Java related programming and design.

Understanding of best practices in software product development
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Attention to detail and accuracy.

Good communication skills, verbal and written.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to successfully manage multiple projects, time and resources.

Ability to work with specific deadlines.

Effective interpersonal skills; the ability to handle objections and counter feedback professionally.
Ability and willingness to travel when necessary, up to 5 %.

At Thomson Reuters, we believe what we do matters. We are passionate about our work, inspired by the impact it has on our business and our customers. As a team, we believe in winning as one - collaborating to reach shared goals, and developing through challenging and meaningful experiences. With over 60,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we work flexibly across boundaries and realize innovations that help shape industries around the world. Making this happen is a dynamic, evolving process, and we count on each employee to be a catalyst in driving our performance - and their own.

As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.

Intrigued by a challenge as large and fascinating as the world itself? Come join us.

Job: Technology Development
Primary Location: Plymouth, MN, US
Other Locations:
Organization: F&R GRC Technology Operations
Schedule: Full-time
Education Level:
Job Type: Standard
Shift:
Travel: No