Senior Software Engineer

About the role

Fortra is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will enhance and maintain existing software products and develop new ones. The role suits both experienced professionals and early-career people, and calls for someone who takes initiative, works with minimal supervision and collaborates well.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test and debug new and existing software systems and applications, including large-scale proprietary software for internal use
• Design and implement major new features and functionality
• Evaluate new technologies and consult with end users to prototype, refine and test programs
• Work within R&D to improve processes, align best practices and monitor standards
• Take part in the full development life cycle, from requirements analysis and design to writing technical specifications
• Diagnose and fix complex product defects and support customers
• Work on complex projects with limited supervision, exercise independent judgment and mentor less experienced team members
• Take part in Agile ceremonies and act as a technical expert on development projects
• Support an on-call rotation for emergencies

Required profile

• Typically 10 or more years of experience, including proven experience at the Software Engineer III level
• Proven experience as a project leader or subject matter expert, and in coordinating co-located and remote team members
• Very good working knowledge of Agile project development methodology
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation and mentoring skills, plus problem-solving and analytical skills

Required skills

• Knowledge of the relevant programming language for the role, shared with team members
• Preferred: React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Docker, Git, VSCode, IntelliJ, Ubuntu or Arch Linux, and automated testing tools such as Playwright or Cypress