Software Engineer II

DESCRIPTION

Collaborate with fellow team members to implement committed user stories within iteration to the agreed standard. Primarily responsible for:

• Assessment and planning of development efforts required for new functions/features under development

• Architecture, design

• Coding

• Code review and unit testing activities

• Deployment and continuous delivery pipeline extensions and maintenance

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions of this Position

• Coding of user stories in a collaborative fashion with fellow team members to ensure delivery in an incremental fashion and that delay and handoff between Development and QA is minimized

• Contribute to the estimation of user stories as part of release and iteration planning activities

• Collaborate with fellow team members on application architecture and design to ensure that the approaches and technologies applied to current implementation work are sound and fit for purpose

• Analyzing requirements and working with the product owner to ensure that stories exhibit INVEST Characteristics

• Fully participate in iteration retrospectives and collaborate with fellow team members to ensure that the team inspect and adapt and continuously improve performance

• Contribute to departmental level efforts to analyze and improve our agreed delivery process and practices

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future need for visa sponsorship . Unfortunately, this position does not support sponsorship for employment visas (e.g., H-1B, OPT, CPT).

Minimum Education and Work Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Associate's Degree preferred

• Microsoft Certified Developer preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

• More than Two (2) years of relevant software engineering experience

• Proven experience working in Agile methodologies , with a solid understanding of planning, estimation techniques, and the principles of Agile.

• Experience managing tasks using Jira or similar Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools

• Hands-on experience building and deploying applications on Microsoft Azure , including architecture, deployment, and lifecycle management

Technical Skills & Core Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities

• Proactive and positive attitude with a willingness to tackle challenges beyond core expertise

• Collaborative team player committed to shared success

• Proven experience across the full software development lifecycle

• Advanced debugging proficiency

• Strong SQL skills and experience with major relational databases (e.g., SQL Server)

.NET Development

• Proficiency in .NET fundamentals and C# (up to version 7.0)

• Experience with .NET Core

Microservices & Cloud Technologies

• Experience designing and building distributed microservice-based applications utilizing the following technologies:

• Azure Functions

• Azure Service Bus

• Azure Cosmos DB (with document models)

• Azure DevOps Pipelines

Web Development

• Experience in .NET web development with MVC.

• Competence in front-end technologies including:

• HTML, CSS, JavaScript

• Front-end frameworks and libraries such as: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and APIs ( Angular.js, Blazor, Classic ASP, and jQuery)

Additional Technical Experience

• Experience with Java is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity sufficient to perform job-related tasks

ABOUT US

Acosta Group is a collective uniting the most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies-Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services, and Product Connections. Together, we connect consumers with the brands they love through omnichannel selling, merchandising, brand advocacy, and integrated marketing.

We recognize our associates are the foundation of our success. That's why we prioritize your growth, development, and well-being to help you reach your full potential. With programs designed to support a fulfilling work-life balance, we offer opportunities that fit your lifestyle and ambitions-whether you're looking for part-time flexibility or full-time career advancement.

Ready for a career path that's as unique as you? Discover your path at Acosta Group

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

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Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Administration

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Corporate

Salary Range: $85,800.00 - $107,200.00

Company: Acosta Services, Inc

Req ID: 15403

Employer Description: ACOSTA_GRP_EMP_DESC