Title: Senior Software Engineer
State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified
Hiring Range: 130,000-145,000
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia Retirement System
Location: Virginia Retirement System
Agency Website: www.varetire.org/careers
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
•Perform analysis and design for medium-sized to large complex development and maintenance projects.
•Develop complex code and configuration data using secure coding practices.
•Ensure that all code, configuration data, and system documentation is accurate, complete, understandable, and adheres to VRS standards.
•Develop test plans for functionality, and test scenarios and scripts to ensure comprehensive testing of business functionality.
•Develop new and update existing applications in support of the VRS business teams and participating employers, members, and retirees.
•Develop and maintain critical business applications.
•Research and analyze existing and potential systems, and make recommendations.
•Mentor less experienced team members, reviewing code as required.
•Provide expert knowledge of standards and best practices for ASP and .Net development.
•Provide timely support for production issues and serve as backup to production support.
•Work in partnership with the technical teams and business partners to deliver business functionality on time with required quality.
•Provide cross-team support as needed to achieve technical goals, knowledge sharing, and APOs.
•Develop and document technical processes and methodologies.
•Address security vulnerabilities, using suitable tools to assure security and analyze outputs; recommend corrective actions.
•Complete administrative tasks and attend meetings as required.
•Participate in a team environment, supporting colleagues and conducting peer reviews as necessary.
•Participate in cross-hierarchal teams and contribute to improving services across agency lines.
•Effectively works with all levels of management and staff to improve processes and procedures.
•Participate in an on-call rotation that provides technology support outside of normal business hours.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a closely-related field. Must have a minimum of five years of experience in front-end development, including experience with ASP, .Net, Angular, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, SSIS, and SSRS. Experience in debugging and analysis is required, as well as experience in developing large, complex, interconnected systems on various software platforms. Other education and experience may be considered.
Additional Considerations
Advanced knowledge of technology principles, best practices, and procedures relevant to completing complex software development assignments. Ability and desire to learn new technologies.
Demonstrated troubleshooting skills, problem resolution abilities, and customer service skills. Ability to work with incomplete information and develop suitable solutions to meet business needs. Ability to work as part of a team, accepting and providing guidance amongst team members as appropriate. Abilities to effectively communicate; collaborate; prioritize; deal with multiple and changing priorities; meet deadlines.
Special Instructions
VRS is unable to provide sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
The current hybrid schedule for technology employees is 3 days onsite in Richmond, VA (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and 2 days remote (Monday and Friday). All employees must be able to work the current hybrid schedule and report to the office as needed on designated remote days.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Email: careers@varetire.org
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
