Software Engineer III

Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Shift: 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Job Status: Full-Time
Company: PREMIER Bankcard

Job Purpose
Works from systems designs and specifications and uses standard procedures and techniques to maintain, modify, and devise new or existing applications programs varying from basic to high complexity and scope.  Prepares flow charts, writes machine instructions and procedures, debugs, and documents programs. This may include but is not limited to designing, writing, testing & implementing software. This software may be internally built or externally purchased.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Under supervision, completes Internal Projects as assigned by Software Development management. 
• Typical scope of the assignment is usually related to basic enhancements or functionality of multiple PREMIER internal pre-established programs or application screens.
• Test functionality including necessary documentation for review by supervisor.
• Receives guidance from senior team members to execute tasks.
• Documents changes to existing classes and programs for review by supervisor.
• Must be able to efficiently manage time by organizing and prioritizing tasks to maximize productive results, and allow for flexibility, where necessary, to serve a change in priorities or an additional challenge.
• Must be able to communicate thoughts, observations, participate, and present information to various levels within the organization.
• Research and interpret basic requirements from the requestor.
• Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
• Maintain assigned applications and propose improvements to the design to ensure that technical continuity is maintained, and development standards are met.
• Perform associated tasks with on-call assignments including answering help desk phone and monitoring the completion of batch processing.
• Complete moderately complex projects as assigned by Software Development management. 
• Performs work that affects business operations to a substantial degree of multiple internal PREMIER applications and external applications.
• Complete assignments that are related to enhancements and/or the creation of new programs or application screens of moderate complexity or scope. These assignments will directly relate to general business operations performing as expected. 
• Ensure that programming changes do not impact other areas of the application or database.
• Document changes to new classes and programs by completing the project form template and submitting to Software Development management as required in established internal and external audit requirements as defined in the SDLC.
• Completes major assignments affecting the operations of the business through multiple internal PREMIER applications and external applications.
• Facilitate the flow of work within the work unit as it is handed off to and from the work unit, within established productivity requirements.
• Analyzes and develops timely, conclusive solutions to a variety of complex issues.
• Investigate and resolves matter of significance for the PREMIER applications on behalf of Software Development management.
• Research and interpret requirements from the requestor.
• Perform associated tasks with on-call assignments including answering help desk phone and monitoring the completion of batch processing.
• Responsible for the creation of new programs or application screens and new systems of high complexity and scope. Responsible to identify, resolve, and follow through on problems that arise with daily functions.  Enforce attention to detail and consistent follow-up to ensure successful completion without degradation of quality.
• Responsible for the creation or modification of API’s and/or Digital development of high complexity and scope.
• Work closely with project leaders and users to develop workflows and specific functionality for the application. 
• Assist higher level developer in the development of programs of a more complex nature.
• Document changes to new API’s and/or Digital development including integrations by completing the projects form template and submitting to Software Development management as required in established internal and external audit requirements as defined in the SDLC.
• Research and resolve Help Desk Tickets that are assigned by Software Development management with potential assistance from a supervisor.
• Suggest improvements to application for stakeholders to consider.
• Applies systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users, to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications.
• Makes good and timely decisions that keep the project moving forward.
• Design, develop, modify, document, analyze, create and test computer systems or programs, including prototypes, based on and related to user or system design specifications.

Skills and Qualifications

• Requires at least a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. 
• Understanding of the complexity of PREMIER’s internal applications and possess a basic understanding of the external applications that Software Development supports is a plus.
• Prefer a minimum of 3-4 years of progressively responsible experience in a software development environment.
• 3- 4 years of Software development with Agile Methodology preferred.
• 2 -3 years of Mulesoft development experience developing API's and integrations with various systems preferred
• Experience writing simple to complex database queries and stored procedures
• Understanding of messaging services with Kafka and /or RabbiMQ
• Experience working in testing API's with industry standard tools like Ready API, Postman preferred
• Experience in low code tools like PEGA, UiPath, Power Platform

Competitive Benefits Package 

• Full medical benefits when working 20+ hours per week
• Traditional and High Deductible health plan options available
• FREE dental and vision coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off plans
• 401(k) – dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% of total compensation
• Special discounts and offers for events at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
• PREMIER Wellness Program
• Paid Community Volunteer Hours – PREMIER averages 30,000 hours per year
• Fun Employee Parties

Our Culture 

• Emphasis on personal success, respect, health, wellness, fun and giving back
• Employees are rewarded, valued, and celebrated for hard work
• Various Career advancement opportunities and growth
• Appreciation is shown through concerts, outdoor bashes, cash, car giveaways and more

Equal Opportunity Employer
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