Software Engineer

Description

Stack Sports relies heavily on software for many functions, and Software Engineers are pivotal in developing software that provides real solutions to Stack Sports clients. A Software Engineer needs to address the entire software development lifecycle - to analyze the needs and then design, test, and develop software to meet those needs.

As a Software Engineer for Stack Sports, you will, but are not limited to:

• Work directly with a cross-functional SCRUM team, including but not limited to managing transactions, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Make recommendations and have an impact on both the service layer as well as the user interface and back-end functionality.
• Be responsible for building new features and maintaining a suite of highly available, highly scalable applications around sports and sports customers.
• Comply with Stack Sports Security Policy and best practices for secure software coding.
• Comply with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) best practices for handling Payment Card Information and Cardholder Data.
• Document your development work using Jira, documents, diagrams, and flowcharts.
• Improve system quality by identifying issues and familiar patterns and developing standard operating procedures.
• Enhance applications by identifying opportunities for improvement, making recommendations, and designing and implementing systems.
• Maintain and improve existing codebases and peer review code changes.
• Liaise with colleagues to implement technical designs.
• Investigate and use new technologies where relevant.
• Provide written knowledge transfer material.
• Deep technical understanding of software development practices and concepts.
  
  

Requirements

A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related fields is essential but not required. Some departments within Stack Sports may require expertise in a particular area of high-level programming languages. Please refer to the specific job description for the necessary technical skills.

• Knowledge in one or more of the following programming languages or ability to learn it quickly: PHP, Node.js, React, and JavaScript.
• Experience in one or more of the following or ability to learn it quickly: PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Understanding of general programming frameworks, including one of the following: Symfony, Laravel, React/Redux, Ember.js, vue.js, or similar technology frameworks.
• Familiarity with the following concepts will be helpful: Agile methodologies, Git/GitLab, Automation, CI/CD.
• Experience testing PHP applications (TDD, BDD).
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and investigative skills.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology.
• Experience with eCommerce and payment processing.
• Experience working with 3rd Party APIs.
• Experience designing highly-trafficked systems.
• Software Engineers at Stack Sports must stay current with the latest hardware, systems, and coding developments.
• A Software Engineer must be passionate about solving problems and providing workable solutions.
• Must possess knowledge of coding, algorithms, and data structures.
• Must possess knowledge of API.
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills with an ability to visualize processes and outcomes.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting software issues and debugging a large codebase.
• Outstanding all-round communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

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