Lead Software Engineer, Merge VNA

Responsibilities: 

• Perform product development in accordance with Merge’s methodology and practices;  

• Perform software module requirement analysis, design, and test design as assigned;   

• Prepare software module specifications, designs, test descriptions and estimates as assigned;  

• Implement software modules and unit tests as assigned and conduct appropriate module testing;  

• Conduct appropriate verification and validation activities as assigned;  

• Detect, report, investigate, and fix product defects as appropriate;  

• Assist with escalated customer support investigations;  

• Participate in the review of product engineering artifacts (e.g., specifications, designs, test descriptions, implementations, tests, records, reports, etc);  

• Design, develop, and recommend next generation platforms for cloud and on-premise deployments; 

• Develop deployment systems for a variety of interdependent applications running on Linux and Kubernetes; 

• Assist in the preparation and review of product, engineering, and management plans and reports (e.g., program and project plans) as required;  

• Prepare technical reports as required; 

• Prepare updates to system specifications, designs, test descriptions, hazard analysis, verification and validation test procedures, and related documentation supporting software development to known standards; 

• Where applicable, mentor team members and peer review product artifacts including requirement specifications, design specifications, code, etc.;   

• Engage actively in design and code reviews of work items completed by the team in conjunction with the Team Lead and/or architect;  

• Where applicable, interface with customer(s) and Merge staff to gather product requirements, present technical aspects of the product, and understand problems with the product;  

• Work effectively in collaboration with other members of the department, or with managers and staff across the organization with whom tasks must be completed; 

• Participate in Merge's performance review process, including actively setting product and personal development goals and performing self-assessments; 

• Pursue a program of self-development through the use of selected reading, seminars, and participation in continuing education; 

• Identify and communicate possible improvements in the work process for customers and peers; 

• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management. 

Core Competencies:

• Ability to work within an Agile development model. 

• Ability to learn parts of a large, complex system. 

• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with other members of the department, or with managers and staff across the organization with whom tasks must be completed. 

• Ability to pursue a program of self-development; through the use of selected reading, seminars, and participation in continuing education. 

• Ability to identify and communicate possible improvements in the work process for customers and peers. 

• Complete knowledge and full understanding of area of specialization and large, complex system 

• Assesses circumstances & uses sophisticated analytical and problem solve techniques to identify root cause. 

• Resolves & assesses a wide range of issues in creative ways & suggests variations in approach. 

• Works independently and submits work for review at critical points. 

• Enhances relationships and networks outside of department / subject matter area. 

• Adapts to differing audiences & often advises on complex matters. 

Technical Skills: 

• Languages:  Bash shell and Coreutils, Perl, Python, Go, Rust, Java 

• Container platforms:  Kubernetes, Docker, and Podman, AKS, OpenShift 

• Cloud experience:  Azure, AWS, GCP, or other 

• Database: Oracle database and SQL 

• OS/Technologies: Linux SuSE Operating system, Heartbeat and Pacemaker Clustering 

• Networking Technologies:  VLAN, Switches, and Load Balancing 

• Storage Technologies:  RAID, NAS, NFS, and SAN 

• Development Environments: Git, Jenkins, Make and Gradle 

• Experience in DICOM and HL7 

• Experience with Software Packaging with RPM 

• Experience in Web application development/deployment Platforms [Apache, Tomcat, etc.] 

• Flexibility to work in an Agile or Iterative development model 

• Knowledge, skills, training and experience in software-intensive systems; 

• Knowledge, skills, training, and experience in software requirements and design engineering skills using a well-defined disciplined engineering process or methodology; 

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office or other office automation/productivity software tools; 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;  

Education Requirements: 

• An undergraduate or college degree or better in computer science or equivalent discipline or equivalent level of industry related experience 

Required Experience:

• 8+ years of related experience in software development. 

• Knowledge, skills, training and experience in enterprise-level product development;