Software Engineer

Job Number: 8720

Position Title: Software Engineer II

External Description:

Basic Purpose

Talbots is looking for a highly motivated individual who has a broad range of expertise in technologies but with a focus on the design, implementation and support of Talbot’s Middleware Infrastructure. This position is responsible for designing and implementing secure, highly available and scalable middle tier and web hosting infrastructure solutions. The position will interface directly with development, production support, and QA teams and maintain a high level of visibility with entire team. This role will support and maintain the production environment along with the build and release processes which includes the supporting tools.

 

Principal Accountabilities:

 

• Primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) on approximately eight (8) or fewer products within the responsibility of Software Services:
  • Support the Talbots’ Middleware infrastructure ensuring that the needs of the Business and Application Development teams are met.
    1. Maintain existing technology infrastructure based on PCI policies and procedures (Patch Management, configuration, etc.).
    2. Track performance metrics of supported products; identify potential capacity issues and resolve or recommend necessary technology upgrades necessary to meet business requirements.

• Adhere to Talbots’ Change Control policies and procedures.

1. Adhere to issue resolution policies and procedures.
2. Meet project deliverables for new and / or changes to existing technology within project requirements.
3. Maintain technology documentation and ensure adequate cross-training.

• Position will be part of the on-call support rotation for weekend and nights when needed.

• Identify new opportunities that:
  • Reduce costs while maintaining adequate functionality and support.
  • Improve technology performance and / or stability.
  • Improve existing processes therefore reducing effort or increasing productivity.

 

Internal and External Relationships:

 

Internal:

• Applications Managers – provide design recommendations.
• Business Relationship Managers – provide design recommendations
• Systems Analyst – participates in the project planning and design process.
• Programmer Analysts and Programmer Analysts – diagnostic assistance and product support.
• Production Assurance – Change Control, diagnostic assistance, problem resolution and Software Services product specific Middleware turnover.
• Computer Operations – diagnostic assistance and problem resolution.

 

External:

• Vendors – (e.g. IBM, Microsoft, Computer Associates, Various Open Source, etc.) new product availability, maintenance, support, software implementation, and problem resolution.
• Represents Talbots at conferences, user group meetings, etc.

 

Number of Direct Reports and Titles:

 None

 

Education/Experience/Knowledge:

• Knowledge at a level normally acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• 4-7 years’ experience obtaining a thorough knowledge along with hands-on experience of middleware application design, implementation and administration
• Specific Middleware technology skills are dependent upon the particular position’s product ownership
• 4-7 years’ experience with IIS, Web Administration
• Understanding of systems infrastructure equipment as servers and storage systems, software including server operating systems
• In-depth understanding and experience with JBoss EAP
• Experience with Java Administration
• Experience with Windows OS as System Administrator
• Experience with Linux OS as System Administrator
• Prior experience with scripting and coding skills like PowerShell
• Strong quantitative, analytical, problem solving, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Demonstrates initiative and works independently with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail and maintaining high quality standards is a must
• Must be able to stay calm under pressure and use a pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Ability to work on-location with some work from home opportunities
• Experience in the retail industry a plus

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Company Profile:

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, the company is known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and  can enhance an already thriving culture.  With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a  full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

EEO Employer Verbiage:

Talbots is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, or any other category protected by applicable law. Talbots is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process please contact recruiting@talbots.com. Talbots will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business.

PositionType_Description: Full Time

Location_formattedLocationLong: Tampa, Florida US