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Sr. Application Developer
For nearly 50 years, Michaels has been the destination where Makers get inspired, learn, shop, and create. We strive to cultivate an inclusive shopping environment for all Makers and work environment for all Team Members, providing a place of belonging and empowering everyone to bring their creative dreams to life. At Michaels, every Team Member is encouraged to hone their craft with opportunities for personal and professional growth. From our Stores and Distribution Centers to Artistree and our Support Center, our best-in-class team is passionate about leaving the world a better, more creative place by contributing to every “make”.
Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all Makers to create, innovate and be better together.
The Sr. Application Developer will be responsible for design and development. Must be able to work independently to function as a liaison between the business community and the technical community in support of development of code for the application. Responsibilities include translating business requirements into specific system requirements and providing technical knowledge, leadership and support.- Independently design application components based on requirement specifications.
- Participate in requirements discussions with business and suggest optimal and efficient technology solutions.
- Gains understanding of the systems utilizing, conducts research and fact finding to solve business problems and meet the business needs.
- Independently develop application components as per design specifications.
- Apply industry defined programming standards for development.
- Develop high quality components using test driven development.
- Document and execute any testing needed to ensure defect free deliverables.
- Perform code reviews and guide other developers on best practices.
- Participates in architectural reviews.
- Lead version control and release management processes.
- Lead development environment management.
- Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Support other developers in meeting deadlines.
- Provide L2/L3 support for his/her application.
- Communicate timely with business users on issue analysis and resolution.
- Lead the analysis and resolution for business impacting critical issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies for team and business. Implement changes to achieve improvements.
- Keep enhancing his/her technical and domain skills through self-learning.
- Mentor other developers in the team.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills
- Advanced Programming skills in modern languages e.g., Java, C, C++ etc
- Advanced Scripting skills in modern languages e.g., Javascript, Python etc
- Strong understanding of design principles.
- Relational database experience with PL/SQL.
- Strong understanding of data storage and SQL design principles.
- Experience on UNIX/LINUX Platform
- Excellent understanding of coding methods and best practices.
Minimum Type of experience the job requires
- 4-7 years of related experience
- Application design, development, maintenance, and support experience
- Mentoring a team of developers
Other
- Self-motivated and quick learner
- Team leader and a mentor
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