Software Developer

Software Developer Acumen Solutions drives excellence - not only in our performance, but also in the results we deliver for our clients. We are a global cloud consultancy that combines the insight of our strategists, the vision of our innovators, and the ingenuity of our engineers to achieve this extraordinary impact. The Fortune 500 trust us to build solutions focused on growing revenue and profits by amplifying competitive advantage and strengthening customer relationships. Our groundbreaking solutions in the public sector streamline operations and improve productivity. We apply this same focus on excellence to our unparalleled social responsibility program, generating sustainable impact across our local communities. Acumen Solutions is hiring Experienced Software Developers in the Cleveland/Akron, OH area. If you are the type of developer that doesn't want to be stuck supporting the same application, but instead you thrive on being presented with new challenges using a variety of technologies and you want to be part of the exciting growth in our Cleveland Technology Center then Acumen Solutions is interested in you. In return, we offer you the opportunity to become skilled at delivering leading-edge technology solutions and gain a depth and breadth of experience that can accelerate your career as we grow our business in Cleveland. You like the idea of working with cloud solutions or at least you're excited to learn it. You want to be hands-on with code. You don't need everything presented to you in bite-sized pieces, but you can use, and produce, specific interface descriptions as a basis for discussion. It matters what your code looks like. You like it when people look over your shoulder as a means of learning, and you're prepared to give other people feedback on what they're doing as well. You need to be a good writer, speaker, and listener - you'll have to explain and justify your designs, and be able to run with other people's ideas and give feedback to them. You should know by experience that whatever you don't understand you can learn quickly. Job Description Participate in any portion of the typical application lifecycle, from technical design to development, testing, and deployment Interact directly with customer, development team, and other stakeholders to ensure customer success Design, develop and integrate Salesforce applications, getting exposure to languages like Visualforce, APEX, Java, .NET, modern web technologies, or native mobile platforms (iOS, Android) Work with technical teams and senior architects to finalize architecture specifications, and design solutions as it relates to the customization and/or integration of software solutions Develop proofs of concept (POC) as needed, integrating new components with back office systems during the design and requirements phase to evaluate products and integration strategies Validate application code against unit tests and security tests Assist in identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving defects encountered during various stages of project delivery, including during the deployment and implementation of the solution in production environments Produce project documentation, including functional and technical designs, and end-user guides Firefight from the trenches when additional resources are unexpectedly needed while maintaining a positive attitude and capturing the lessons to be learned/opportunities for improvement Handle complexity, ambiguity, and shifting priorities with ease. Display a willingness to play the role needed for project success Collaborate with other senior team members to help grow the capabilities of our development team and to grow what our office can contribute to the company Qualifications 5+ years' experience with a modern language such as Java, C#, etc 5+ years' experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP Strong understanding of object-oriented development Strong understanding of relational database models and proficient with SQL Experience that helps you tell simple trade-offs from hard problems Ability to think strategically and tactically to solve problems in a fast-paced and often changing environment Understanding of Agile, Scrum or other iterative development methodologies Ability and desire to learn new technologies and development tools quickly Experience with using modern IDEs (Eclipse, Sublime) and SCM tools (SVN, Git) A creative mindset to apply innovative approaches to software design Desire to work in a highly collaborative environment with a large team of like-minded developers Salesforce.com APEX and Visualforce experience desired but not required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related major Willingness to travel up to 10% Authorized to work for any U.S. employer Additional Information Benefits Acumen Solutions offers the opportunity for growth and advancement, as well as a competitive base salary, annual performance based incentives, medical benefits, and 401k. About Us As a leading management and technology consulting firm, Acumen Solutions offers a range of challenging and rewarding opportunities whether you're just starting out in your career, looking to advance your career, or seeking a senior leadership position. Acumen Solutions employees are ambitious, committed, passionate problem solvers. EOE M/F/V/D VEVRAA Federal Contractor