Software Developer III

What This Job Entails:

Software Developers play a key role in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of custom and configured applications, including low-code Power Platform solutions and custom-coded integrations, within an Agile SDLC framework. As a senior developer, this role leads specification design and code review with less oversight than junior peers, and works closely with the Solutions Architect on implementation approach.

Scope:

- Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways

- Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of their specialty

- Works on problems of a diverse scope

- Receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instruction on new assignments

Your Roles and Responsibilities:

- Consults with the Solutions Architect, other developers, and end users to gather information about program intent, functions, features, data requirements, input/output requirements, internal and external checks and controls, and interfaces with other systems (including Power Platform and API-based integrations)

- Designs and writes program specifications based on consultations with the Solutions Architect, other developers, and end users

- Converts designs and specifications into computer code, using both low-code (Power Apps, Power Automate) and custom-coded (Python, SQL) approaches as appropriate

- Responsibly uses AI-assisted coding tools to improve development velocity, in accordance with team guardrails for code quality and security

- Compiles and builds code into programs and corrects errors detected during build

- Creates test cases and runs tests (unit, integration, UAT) to find errors and confirm the program meets specifications

- Analyzes code to find causes of errors and revises programs accordingly

- Writes and maintains documentation of changes to code, programs, and specifications, including source control practices and dev/test/prod separation

- Designs and codes layouts for onscreen user interfaces, reports/dashboards, and interfaces with other systems

- Leads peer code review and reviews technical documentation written by others to confirm consistency with program operations

- Provides technical assistance by responding to inquiries regarding errors, problems, or questions with programs

- Revises programs for corrections, enhancements, or system environment changes

- Owns requirements traceability and testing evidence for solutions supporting regulated (GxP) processes

- Mentors junior developers on coding standards, testing practices, and use of AI-assisted tools

- Trains end users or technical support staff to use and support programs

- Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position

Required Qualifications/Skills:

- Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) from a four-year college or university and 5 to 8 years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

- Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise

- Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

- Strong experience with programming or computer science/engineering fundamentals

- Strong familiarity with relational database schemas and SQL

- Demonstrated experience with the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse)

- Strong working knowledge of Python

- Knowledge of using modern development tools, including source control (e.g., Git) and AI-assisted coding assistants

- Knowledge of how to program a software application (Windows or web based) that interacts with a relational database

- Knowledge of coding languages relevant to low-code and custom development

- Familiarity with various Agile development methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

- PL-400 (Microsoft Power Platform Developer) certification

- Experience in regulated (GxP) development environments, including validated SDLC controls, traceability, and testing evidence

- Experience mentoring junior developers

Physical Demand & Work Environment:

- Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing

- Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment

- Must be able to use a computer

- Must have the ability to communicate effectively

- Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Salary Range

• Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.
• Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.