Associate Software Engineer (St. Louis, MO)

At SirsiDynix, we are partnering with our clients to create a future in which libraries play a more strategic role within their communities – making sense of the vast world of information and bringing knowledge in all its forms to real people to meet real needs. We provide software solutions and associated services for libraries of all types (academic, public, corporate, government, public/private K-12 schools and special).

We offer an exciting and challenging work environment with excellent benefits. We're currently looking for a sharp, energetic and ambitious individual to join our team. We have an immediate full-time, entry-level opportunity at our St. Louis office for an Associate Software Engineer.

Our Associate Software Engineers focus on new development and maintenance of existing applications. Principal work activities include the analysis and design, implementation, testing and maintenance of J2EE C/C++, Java code and technologies. The engineer will be required to develop technical specifications based on business requirements and to provide estimates for assigned tasks.

• Create code that meets design specifications, follows standards, and is easy to maintain. When required, makes suggestions for new designs.
• Perform and design testing protocols to ensure that the product is fully tested.
• Ensure that all enhancements, bug fixes, and new products are documented.
• Work with various teams in the organization to ensure appropriate project requirements are met.
• Participate in a Development team that is responsible for developing quality software.
• Create product using a “test-driven design” approach.
• With experience, candidate will be expected to research problems, research various solutions, and devise a work plan to solve these problems.

Knowledge and Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to reason logically and provide solutions
• Project oriented
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work well within group or individually on projects
• Self-reliant / self-starter

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math or Physics
• Programming course work in Java and C/C++
• Completion of a minimum of 3 projects where programming languages are put to use to solve problems