Sr. Software EngineerThe Sr. Software Engineer is responsible for system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical product(s) or application(s), within the context of an agile/DevOps delivery model.
In addition, they will extend their DevOps responsibilities to take on Operations topics and may also fill the Agile delivery roles of Business Analyst and Scrum Master.Key accountabilities of the function include:Analysis and Design: Within the context of the BMW FS Software Development Life Cycle and other relevant processes:Analyze business requirementsPerform technical analysis of new and existing systemsTriage and analyze ticketsDevelop design documentation and other relevant collateralEstimate work effortSupport, guide and lead other associates in the understanding of legacy systemsDevelopment and Testing: Utilize BMW FS standard practices for development and delivery of projects and maintenance tickets including the following key tasks:Coding and configurationCode reviews and peer consultationsUnit testing and unit test developmentSystem, integration and user acceptance test planning, execution and testing supportDefect management and resolutionOperations and Support: Fulfill the breadth of DevOps tasks, including:Steering providers in the execution of tier 2 support tasksResolving escalated support topicsLeveraging and enhancing operations and development toolsPlanning and executing upgrades and replacements to ensure that hardware and software components remain supportedExecuting ITSM/ITIL processes to ensure ongoing stable operations and alignment with SLAsBusiness Analysis: Execute the Business Analyst Agile Role by:Building a strong understanding of the assigned business processes, functions, roles and rulesOwning the functional solution– the big picture story – of the initiative being deliveredCollaborating with the Business to elicit requirements, define acceptance criteria, and maintain a prioritized product backlogCreating user stories to the level of granularity required by the teamClarifying inconsistencies and resolving issues to bridge the gap between user expectations and the delivered productTesting deliverables against a user story's acceptance criteria to validate that the delivered product meets the business goalsScrum Master: Execute the Scrum Master Agile Role by:Leading the Agile team in the adoption and execution of Agile processesPlanning and facilitating key Agile events including daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo and retrospective meetingsCollaborating with the Product Owner to manage the Product backlogClearing obstacles and enabling the efforts of the scrum teamCoordination and Administration: Support efficient work processes by:Coordinating day to day activities with team membersLeading and mentoring other team members as appropriateCoordinating release planning and off-cycle effortsResolving or escalating risks and issuesExecuting resource planning and time tracking processesImpact on innovations and changes includes:Balancing speed to market, product quality and cost in the design and implementation of technical solutions.Developing technical solutions that appropriately account for both evolving technology and future business requirements.Executing in an evolving agile environment.Purpose and subject of the interaction/communication with internal/external interfaces, negotiating mandate includes:Close collaboration with IT colleagues and the Business in the design and implementation of technical solutions.Performance of activities and interactions with our internal and external customers through verbal or written communication should reflect adherence to the company's core values.Must have:Bachelor's Degree5 - 10 years IT experience3 - 5 years application development in a Microsoft environmentRequirements:Leadership experiencePreferences:1 - 2 years Financial Services industryAdditional skills:Strong knowledge of common concepts, architectures and processes in software development.Well-versed in dealing with common IT technologies (e.g. Java,.Net, C#, Web, databases, Siebel, or SAP).Fully proficient in the core technologies used by BMW FS (C#, ASP, ASP.net, JavaScript, Angular JS, T-SQL).Familiarity with financial services lease and loan applications.Experience in a multi-location, international environment.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to sell complex topics with members of management at all levels.