Engineer, Senior, Software

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.  

TriMet is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Software Engineer with focus on Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)  and DevOps. This individual is collaborative, enjoys supporting multiple teams through the development life cycle, and has both strategic and tactical problem solving skills. 

• Should understand Developer Tools and Platform Support tools including: Puppet, GitLab, Linux / OS just for platform support 
• Power Users of Infrastructure: Compute, Storage, Network, Load Balancing, AWS / Cloud 
• Knowledgeable of Software Development and Deployment
• Will be working closely with our Cyber Security team.
  
  TriMet's Reliability Engineer (SRE/DevOps) is responsible for managing the non-functional and functional requirements of software projects by defining optimal software system architecture and selecting optimal technology to solve business problems. The engineer considers factors such as performance, scalability, availability, and security as well as characteristics such as audit, extensibility, internationalization and localization in the design. The engineer introduces structure, guidelines, principles, and leadership to the technical aspects of the software projects. Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentoring on IT software projects. Responsible for full life cycle of software development in a web environment: design, code, test, deploy, document and maintain application software.
  
  This position is performed three days per week in-person.
  

1. Define optimal software system architecture and select the optimal technology to solve business issues and enhance business processes.
2.  Provide technical leadership, coaching, and leadership to the technical aspects of the software projects.
3.  Research, configure, develop and maintain complex distributed application services and database systems in a client/server environment.
4.  Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.
5.  Document and demonstrate solution by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.
6.  Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.
7.  Improve operations by conducting systems analysis  recommending changes in policies and procedures.
8.  Licenses software by obtaining required information from vendors  recommending purchases  testing and approving products.
9.  Apply sound project management guidelines to ensure the accurate and timely completion of assigned tasks and projects. Prepare and communicate project plans and project status.
10.  Responsible for one or more major business applications systems including ongoing customer and technical support. Gather and analyze information for correcting or improving systems. Make appropriate changes to ensure the ongoing operational integrity of the system.
11.  Coordinate with Customer and Information Technology management to establish resource levels and priorities to ensure appropriate levels of product and customer support are in place.
12. Contribute to the development of technology standards and best practices. Research and evaluate emerging technologies for inclusion within Agency's development environment.

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required. Bachelor's in Computer Science is preferred.

A minimum of four (4) years total credited experience* working in an Information Technology group or R&D software lab. Minimum of two (2) years of experience creating software.

Or any equivalent combination of training or experience.

*The amount of credit a candidate receives for prior years of experience is based on the relevancy of that experience to the required or preferred prerequisites of the job description. Experience is prorated based on hours worked. LRHR assigns and validates the "credited experience".

Type of Position / Grade / FLSA: 
Grade 18, Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time

Salary Range:
Minimum: $120,556.00
Maximum: $180,835.00

Selection Process – Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:
1. Application Review/ Please Include: Cover Letter and Resume
2. Supplemental Evaluation
3. Panel Interviews
4. Reference / Background Checks
5. Education Verification

Supplemental Information: 
Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.
 
Internal applicants: Information in your personnel file will not be used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.

 If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation.
 
TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.