Software Engineer - Online Technologies Job Listing at GameStop in Grapevine, TX

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Software Engineer - Online Technologies

Tracking Code
2618-403
Job Description

SUMMARY

TheOnline Technologies Software Engineeris an integral part of the technical team responsible for feature design/development, maintenance, and production support of a successful suite of customer-facing applications, including our flagship ecommerce website at GameStop.com.  This position participates in all phases of the software implementation process including both package and custom development, requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, implementation, and support. This position works under general supervision, interacting with his or her supervisor several times a week, perhaps daily, to receive guidance and feedback. Many non-routine activities will require a supervisor’s advance approval.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

* Develop, maintain, monitor and support complex applications within the online systems environment and implement robust, maintainable solutions that meet the established business requirements.
* Develop and maintain a suite of web sites, services, and applications using the .NET platform, WCF, Web Forms, and MVC.
* Integrate with various enterprise platforms and services.
* Interact with various internal departments to resolve questions regarding program intent, data input, output requirements and inclusion of internal checks and controls, etc.
* Enforce software development best practicesby using Agile methodology
* Develop and maintain technical and project documentation by using methodologies like UML
* Develop test plans and work with QA to establish test processes.
* Effectively organize work and contribute to multiple parallel initiatives
* Perform on-call duties on rotation with other developers when required.
RELATED COMPETENCIES

* Collaboration— Workingeffectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
* Innovation- Generating innovative solutionsin work situations; trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.
* Navigating Complexity— Proactively and quickly making sense of complex issues; responding effectively to complex and ambiguous situations; communicating complicated information simply.
* Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills– Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
BASICAND PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience required
* At least 1-3 years of application analysis, design, development and maintenance experience that includes Microsoft solutions, client and server controls, SQL Server, and WCF services
* At least 1 year of Agile software development experience preferred
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, JOB SKILLS, ABILITIES

* Proficient knowledge on related technical skill sets and technologies including but not limited to .NET framework 3.5/4.0, C#, ASP.NET, MVC, HTML, JQuery, JQuery Mobile, Javascript, VBScript, Continuous Integration Build, IIS 7.0, Windows Communication Foundation, AppFabric, Windows Workflow Foundation, Visio, TFS, REST, XSLT, SQL Server, and Agile Development Methodologies, Unit testing
* Working knowledge of web services and SOAP
* Ability to understand and apply basic software implementation methodology concepts
* Ability and enthusiasm for learning, adapting to, and integrating new technologies and methodologies.
* Working knowledge of effective problem solving and identifying innovative solutions, including new products
* Knowledge of design patterns, principles, and practices
* Demonstrated solutions development ability, including innovative thinking, creative problem solving, and the ability to execute ideas quickly while maintaining high quality expectations
* Proficient written and verbal communication skills using spoken English, including the ability to explain complex ideas to others with varying levels of expertise throughout the organization and with potential business partners
* Proficient project planning skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize and control job responsibilities in order to meet deadlines in an environment with overlapping and potentially conflicting priorities
* Proficient ability to remain highly effective under stress, and respond to pressure in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization
* Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others; conducts working relationships in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization
* Ability to work and collaborate effectively in a globally distributed, culturally diverse development environment.
* Consistently demonstrates a commitment to GameStop policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and ethical responsibilities
Job Location
Grapevine, Texas, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular