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Job Summary

The Customer Web XP Engineering team is looking for a collaborative, customer-focused Sr IT Software Engineer to design, develop, and test software systems. This position works closely with product, development, leadership, and other teams, focusing primarily on web application development using CMS Headless systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build complex customer facing Web Applications using web development toolkits, frameworks, and languages like React. Have been involved in designing/building/implementing a customer facing Web Application or Mobile App.

• Design and build highly complex software solutions using agile/XP/TDD.

• Program well-designed, efficient code independently.

• Collaborate with designers, developers, and product owners to build cloud native software solutions targeting Azure, AWS, mobile iOS/Android, etc.

• Clearly communicate team wide progress and identify blocking processes/patterns that hold a team back.

• Participate in paired programming and code reviews with juniors to expand the team’s collective knowledge and understanding of software engineering.

• Complete independent research to refine best practices and present work to peers.

• Turn complex ideas into manageable pieces of work to complete as part of a product team.

• Coach and mentor software developers.

• Provide technical guidance to leadership so that solutions are built with innovation and sustainability in mind.

• Learn the business drivers of a product and help drive the technical direction of a product to fulfill the desired vision.

Basic/Required Requirements:

• Associate Degree

• 5 years of related work experience or 7 years with High School\GED

Additional Technical Skills and Experience

Software Development Expertise

Demonstrates a strong ability to build software solutions, drawing from a combination of independent research, personal projects, and practical industry experience. This includes a proven track record of delivering solutions that address complex requirements and business needs.

Development Tools Proficiency

Exhibits robust familiarity with integrated development environments (IDEs), leveraging advanced shortcuts and productivity features. This proficiency leads to accelerated development cycles and higher code quality.

Cloud Infrastructure Management

Possesses skills in maintaining and provisioning cloud infrastructure, specifically within Amazon Web Services (AWS) using Terraform. Effectively manages resources and ensures scalable, reliable cloud deployments.

Digital Experience Platforms

Brings experience in building, configuring, and maintaining digital experience platforms (DXPs) such as Sitecore, enabling enhanced content management and user engagement capabilities.

Web Operations

Manages domains, microsites, and headless sites while supporting content operations for complex websites. Ensures smooth functioning and seamless updates across multiple web properties.

CMS Certification

Holds certification in Content Management System (CMS) administration, for example, Sitecore, validating expertise in managing enterprise-level content platforms.

Programming Skills

Possesses knowledge of functional programming concepts and displays the ability to rapidly learn new programming languages as well as adopt new versions. Adapts quickly to evolving technology stacks.

Multi-Platform Expertise

Comfortable working across various platforms and environments, ensuring flexibility and adaptability in diverse technical landscapes.

Agile Practices

Translates complex ideas into actionable user stories, provides accurate estimations, and breaks down work into manageable components, supporting efficient agile development processes.

Collaboration

Has proven experience working effectively on cross-functional teams, contributing technical expertise and fostering productive teamwork.

Development Lifecycle Knowledge

Displays a comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle, from initial planning through deployment and maintenance.

Problem-Solving & Debugging

Demonstrates strong debugging skills and the ability to construct robust, future-proof solutions that address immediate issues and anticipate long-term needs.

Continuous Improvement

Maintains an analytical mindset, consistently learning from past successes and failures and applying these insights to design improved solutions.

Team-Oriented Solutions

Commits to building solutions that enhance software engineering practices at the team level, fostering continual growth and efficiency.

Mentorship

Has experience teaching and mentoring team members at various levels, promoting skill development and knowledge sharing within the organization.

Strategic Vision

Participated in shaping the long-term vision for projects and engineering practices, aligning technical strategies with organizational goals.

Web Security

Demonstrates a solid understanding of authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure coding best practices. Capable of identifying and remediating vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, denial of service (DoS), and cross-site scripting (XSS).

CI/CD Implementation

Has hands-on experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and best practices, with the capability to independently set up CI/CD for new products and drive continuous process improvement.

GitHub Actions Expertise

Proven ability to design, configure, and optimize CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions, enabling automated builds, testing, and deployments for efficient software delivery.

Working Conditions

• Virtual Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from a remote location after the onboarding period. However, virtual employees should live within a reasonable commute to a Duke Energy facility.

• Office Environment

Specific Requirements: 

• Associate degree + 7 years of related work experience

• Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of related work experience

• Master’s degree + 3 years of related work experience

Travel Requirements

Not required

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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