Software Engineer - .Net in Dallas, TX

Software Engineer JCPenney Home Office - Plano, TX Professional Band Basic Function: Analyzes, designs, writes program code, tests, documents, and implements functionally appropriate, technically sound, and well-integrated custom and third party application systems in accordance with customer requirements and organizational methodologies and standards. Principal Responsibilities: 1.Responds to production program problems. Manages resolution of problems and escalates as required. Performs predictive, proactive root cause analysis 2.Analyzes and resolves problems of medium complexity. 3.Researches and recommends alternative actions for problem resolution with minimal direction. Analyzes trends to proactively prevent problems. 4.Analyzes, designs, programs viable solutions for medium complexity business problems according to user specifications and develops detailed program specifications. 5.Evaluates and recommends emerging technologies. Complies with project management methodology requirements as appropriate. Develops detailed program specifications for self and others. 6.Tests and implements systems and enhancements using techniques that meet generally accepted coding standards. Assists less senior engineers when performing system and acceptance testing. 7.Ensures that programs are functionally appropriate and technically sound. Understands interdependencies and acts to avoid problems. 8.Identifies process or systems enhancements for business customers. Develops accurate and reliable cost analysis estimates. Education: B.S./B.A. in computer science, engineering, information systems preferred, and/or equivalent formal training or work experience. Experience: Position typically filled by candidate having 5-10 years' experience in one or more IT areas. Core Competencies:Strong partnering, communication, and negotiation skills. Ability, within a specific technology area, to independently complete root-cause analysis, design solutions, write code, perform testing, provide documentation, and implement medium size development projects or major components of large projects. Ability to review the technical work of less senior engineers, analyze and resolve problems of medium complexity. Project management skills. Strong customer service/team orientation. Specific Requirements: 3+ years experience in .NET 2003 Technologies, Java Scrip, ASP.NET, VB.NET, HTML, XSLT, XML, SQL Servier 2000, and Windows NT/2003 server. 3+ years experienced in SQL Databases and designing Web Applications Oracle PL/SQL experience a plus C# experience a plus MQ series experience desired but not required. Knowledge and experience with object-oriented design and implementation. Ability to recognize and implement common design patterns. Ability to quickly and accurately perform troubleshooting and repair of existing applications. Interest in enhancing skills and learning new technologies. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team. Ability to handle multiple assignments. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here