Software Engineer I

Job Accountabilities – What You'll Do

• Develop or contribute to software solutions for engineering projects within the assigned application or platform area.
• Create, maintain, and support high-quality, maintainable code aligned with development standards and best practices.
• Document system design specifications, technical decisions, and implementation details to support delivery and ongoing maintenance.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, code demonstrations, and sprint story refinement to support iterative delivery.
• Support after-hours deployment activities to implement team code releases into production.
• Analyze and remediate application vulnerabilities within required timelines and in alignment with security standards.
• Participate in technical design discussions, provide feedback, and contribute to supporting documentation.
• Document and validate system components, applications, infrastructure, security, integration, operability, and architecture designs associated with programs or projects.
• Provide technical expertise during incident management, including analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution support.
• Promote the use of AI tools, including GitHub Copilot, to improve developer productivity and increase automation across the team.
• Identify and recommend development, testing, automation, or engineering tools that support project and application objectives.

EXPERIENCE AND / OR EDUCATION

• Undergraduate degree, Postgraduate degree or Technical Certificate
• Strong academic background (e.g., computer science, engineering)
• 2-3 years relevant experience

• Proficient in Java, RESTful APIs, Spring, and Spring Boot development.
• Experience with Git-based source control tools, including GitHub and Bitbucket.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and development automation.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk and Dynatrace.
• Experience with, or working knowledge of, Kafka and Confluent Cloud technologies is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Experience supporting Linux servers and remediating application or infrastructure vulnerabilities.
• Comfortable using Copilot to support automation and improve development pipeline efficiency.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS / SKILL

• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess issues, identify root causes, and recommend effective solutions.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within an Agile engineering team.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver value with minimal direction.
• Demonstrates curiosity and a willingness to learn new technologies, tools, and development practices.
• Goal-oriented, with the ability to understand business objectives and align technical work to broader team outcomes.
• Able to break down complex technical problems and communicate solutions in a clear, practical way.
• Strong technical foundation, with the ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies in a software engineering environment.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize work, meet delivery timelines, and support team commitments where dependencies exist.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams, business partners, and stakeholders.