Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Software Engineer



Job ID: 2012-5561
# Positions: 1

Location: US-MO-Kansas City
Experience (Years): 5

Category: Unknown (12695)
Type: Regular
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Looking for a place where your hard work can be FUN and APPRECIATED? Come join H&R Block! This is your chance to join our organization and become part of a known and respected brand. H&R Block is America's 6thlargest retail organization. Due to our exciting plans for the future, we have several career opportunities available.

JOB SUMMARY
Provides technical expertise to design and develop software components and products that support H&R Block business applications. Uses tools, languages, coding standards and best practices to develop new product features and maintain year-over-year product functionality and enhancements. Creates and executes unit tests and addresses defects. Works closely with the QA, UX and other related teams to ensure consistent understanding of requirements and approach. Must have a minimum of five years of hands on development experience with: .NET Platform (C#, .NET 2.0/3.5 , , WPF), Web Technologies (HTML, Javascript,XSLT, XML), RDBMS (SQL Server,Oracle, T-SQL, PL/SQL) Other Preferred Skills: Active Directory, LDAP, Identity Management Tools. Understanding of best software practices and design patterns. In addition, assists in planning and implementation of a strategic direction for the product.

JOB DUTIES
* Designs, develops and maintains complex software components
* Creates and maintains documentation of design approaches
* Creates and maintains documentation on internal architecture of the system. Provides direction in architectural changes in the system.
* Proposes product design features to support scalability, usability and better performance.
* Leads technical design and code reviews for all new enhancements and maintenance work delivered by the development team.
* Understands complex business and functional requirements and provides direction in technical specifications and product requirements.
* Establishes best practices in coding and development within the team. Ensures consistency of the use of best practices within the team. Designs and develops reusable code components.
* Creates, maintains and executes complex unit test and alpha test plans
* Maintains and improves current knowledge on the latest technologies relevant to the role regarding algorithms, language, design methodology, third party development tools, application platforms, hardware compatibility and operating systems.
* Mentors and coaches other team members on the latest technological advances within the current technology used.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
* Bachelor's degree with emphasis in systems development or related area or the equivalent through a combination of education and work experience.
* Understanding of best software practices and design patternsFive to six years IT experience to include short-term and long-range planning, budgeting, systems analysis and design
* Experience in data and process modeling of business requirements.
* Knowledge and experience of relational database technology.
* Knowledge of all phases of the systems development life cycle.
* Exposure to client/server and/or web development.
* Demonstrated decision making, analytical and problem solving skills.
* Demonstrated effective time management, planning and organization skills with the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks, projects and priorities in a fast paced matrix-managed environment.
* Experience using software applications such as Visio, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
* Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Strong presentation and facilitation skills necessary to communicate and persuade a wide range of audiences.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR H&R BLOCK?

Your outstanding compensation and benefits package would include:

* Competitive salary and incentive compensation package
* Paid Time Off including
* Vacation (accrues on your first day; 2-4 weeks depending on position)
* Paid holidays
* Sick time
* Short-term and long term disability
* Support for you and your dependants
* Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and travel insurance plans
* Adoption Assistance program (up to $3,000)
* Financial Support
* 401(k) plan - $1 for $1 match up to 5% of salary with immediate vesting after 90 days
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% discount on Block stock)
* Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
* Tax services (little or no cost)
* Culture
* Progressive and innovative
* Open exchange of ideas
* Business casual attire with casual Fridays
* Flexible work schedule possible for many positions


H&R Block is a progressive company dedicated to helping our clients achieve their financial objectives by serving as their tax and financial partner. If you meet the above requirements and would like to explore a career with H&R Block, please log onto our career website and submit your resume and profile.

Preparing America's Taxes since 1955

H&R Block is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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