Sr. Software Developer

Company: Iridium
Location: Tempe
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium's unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.
At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world. Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.
What We're Looking For:If you are a Software Developer, skilled in Advanced Java, J2EE, Spring Boot , SOAP, RESTFul Web Services and have 8+ years of experience, then you will be excited about the Senior Software Developer opening with Iridium on our B/OSS Billing Development team. As a Senior Software Developer, you'll be responsible for working autonomously to design and develop Java based middle-ware and will lead full stack software development within the B/OSS delivery team. In this role, you will also provide technical support, as required, to supplement the operations and other support teams. In this role, you will be expected to display a depth of knowledge in development, maintenance, and support of multiple core software systems within the development team product catalogue. You will succeed in this role if you are analytical and have strong communication skills with the ability to translate functional requirements into technical design.
What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based middle-ware with SOAP/REST web services
• Play a key role in Agile Scrum team software development cycle, including design discussions and work closely with product owner, line of business, quality assurance and operations support teams.
• Drive requirements gathering sessions to ensure the proper product direction for business and customer needs
• Lead backlog issue management by ensuring stories are written correctly, acceptance criteria are fully captured, and issues follow the defined workflow to lead to successful commitments
• Lead end-to-end development from front-end systems to back-end systems
• Conduct review of peer code against team agreed code standards and industry best practices, mentor the junior members in the team and provide the needed technical guidance
• Produce new builds/patches and deployments upon completion of development tasks
• Support the integration, documentation, and launch of new product offerings throughout the release/development cycle. Present the documented API changes for customer integration.
  What You'll Need to Succeed:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field OR equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in the software development
  • 5+ years of progressive experience with the following:
  • Java, JBoss EAP, Spring Boot, Data Structures
  • SOAP, RESTFUL APIs
  • Development on Linux OS, Oracle Database
  • Skilled at translating functional requirements into technical design
  • Must be able to understand and follow-up on various complex technical issues (sizing, performance, business logic, etc.)
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues to groups outside of your team or those who are unfamiliar with the topic
  • Have confidence and be able to easily build relationships with leadership and colleagues outside of your team
  • Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions and come up with out-of-the-box solutions
  • Be proactive in providing feedback and be enthusiastic in sharing your knowledge with others
  • Capable of prioritizing your own tasks and potentially the tasks of others while making sure deadlines are met
    Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:
    • Strong technical knowledge of and experience in Telecommunications or BSS/OSS systems
    • Experience with CICD or Gitlab
    • Experience in PHP based front end applications
      We'll also need you to:
      • Occasionally work extended hours during releases or troubleshooting of any critical customer impacting issues
        Iridium requires all employees/new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to starting work, unless otherwise prohibited by applicable state or local law. Iridium is an equal opportunity employer and will consider requests for exemption from this policy as a reasonable accommodation where it can do so absent undue hardship, consistent with federal, state, and local law.
        Iridium is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or status as a protected veteran. EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability and other protected categories.

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