Senior Software Engineer (RatingHub)

Position Title:  Senior Software Engineer (Rating/Hub)

Department:  Technology

Employment Type:  Full-time

Location:  Dresher, Pennsylvania or Remote

(Remote only in CA, CO, DC, FL, IL, MD, NJ, MA, NY, PA, SC, TX, VA)

Summary/Overview:

KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency) is seeking an engaged and proactive Software Engineer to work on our internal Ratings - Data applications and services. We are looking for someone who loves solving difficult problems, digs deeply to understand the domain in which they're working, and is able to create high quality Service Contracts and maintainable Data Structures.

About the Team

Our development team believes that code is craft, writing software is a creative endeavor, and that the work we do is part of what makes our organization successful. We believe that small, empowered teams can do amazing things. We also believe in always picking the right tool for the job instead of using something "because that's what we've always done."

Technologies utilized:

JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, and Dotnet

React and jQuery

Terraform and Docker

Bootstrap and Twig

SQL Server

Gitlab and Datadog

 About the Job

• Modernize and improve upon our internal Ratings Workflow system across departments in our organization.
• Update and maintain existing projects/libraries to ensure they remain consistent with our standards. 
• Become part of a team of two (2) developers who work closely with our project management team and internal users.
• Use your knowledge of software engineering architecture patterns to improve our web-based applications.
• Help us evolve our “State of the System” and deliver new features.

Job Responsibilities:

• Modernize and improve on our internal Ratings Workflow system that is used across departments in our organization.  Updating and maintaining existing projects/libraries in order to make sure they remain consistent with our standards. 
• Our team consists of two (2) developers who work closely with our project management team and internal users.
• Knowledge and insight of software engineering architecture patterns to improve our web-based applications.
• Help KBRA evolve the state of the System and deliver new features.

About You

• A developer who can turn requirements into reliable code that other people -- and your future self -- will find easy to read and modify.
• In-depth experience in applying SOLID and Clean code principles.
• Solid experience with PHP.
• Strong experience with:

·         architecture patterns.

·         testing (unit).

·         Database modeling patterns.

·         modern JavaScript

·         strong analytical skills

·         experience using debugging tools.

• Solid understanding of state management with Redux or a similar tool. 
• Enjoy helping other developers grow and learn new technologies.
• Able to be autonomous and self-driven.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

About Us:

KBRA is a global full-service rating agency with a mission to set a standard of excellence and integrity.  Established in 2010, KBRA remains dedicated to the restoration of trust in credit ratings by setting new standards for assessing risk and by offering timely and transparent ratings. KBRA provides market participants with an alternative solution by delivering in-depth research, products and tools needed to make informed investment decisions across various sectors within the U.S. and European markets.

KBRA has issued more than 60,000 ratings valued at $3.16 trillion in rating issuance. The agency employs 525 professionals globally with offices located in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Dublin (Ireland) and London (UK).

Salary Range:

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $115,000 to $145,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

Benefits:

•          Competitive benefits and paid time off
•          Paid family and disability leave
•          401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
•          Educational and professional development financial assistance
•          Employee referral bonus program
•          Cell phone reimbursement

More Info:

KBRA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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