Software Engineer at Leepfrog Technologies Inc in Coralville, Iowa

Job Description:

Position Title: Software Engineer
Location: Coralville, IA
Reports to: Manager for Software Delivery / Director of Engineering
Status: Full-Time, Exempt, Salary

Overview

Leepfrog Technologies, Inc. provides its CourseLeaf software to more than 500 of the nation's most academically complex colleges and universities to manager their academic catalogs, curriculum, section scheduling, registration, and syllabi management.

The Software Engineer is a professional engineer with industry experience who is responsible for delivering high-quality production code and driving the success of ongoing implementations and projects. They are adept at defining appropriate solutions and executing tasks with minimal direction, while also contributing to areas of higher impact within the software development lifecycle (SDLC). As their expertise grows, they take on increased responsibility, not only as high-impact individual contributors but also by defining tasks and solutions for the team to execute. Additionally, they play a key role in fostering the growth and knowledge of the team.

What You'll Do

Build, prioritize, and complete tasks to meet project goals, proposing adjustments to scope or alternative solutions when necessary.
Develop high-quality, error-free work within specifications and best practices, ensuring timely delivery and taking responsibility for commitments.
Actively participate in team and departmental events, such as stand-ups, sprints, and on-call rotations, while taking a leadership role when appropriate.
Address client needs effectively using acquired knowledge and skills, providing timely and appropriate solutions to meet expectations.
Anticipate changes, problems, or constraints, and adjust approach as needed to align with team and client objectives.
Effectively communicate statuses, issues, and proposals, collaborating seamlessly with both technical and non-technical staff.
Actively engage in code reviews, enhance documentation, and set examples of success, while proactively seeking opportunities to improve test coverage and provide guidance to others.