Engineer - Full Stack - Chicago at Photon in Chicago, IL

Summary: Photon is a company that specializes in software development, and they are seeking a Full Stack Engineer. The role involves writing code, developing software applications and tools, and participating in the design and architecture phases to produce high-quality deliverables. Responsibilities: - Writes code that meets specifications. Develops software applications and tools - Completes programming and performs testing and debugging applications - Develops software applications and tools using Agile development methodologies - Participates actively in the design, architecture and build phases, to aim at producing high quality deliverables, working with existing architects where appropriate - Participates in the evaluation of compatibility of programs with existing communications hardware and software features. Develops professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues - Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action - Builds productive internal/external working relationships - Receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. Usually works with some supervision, conferring with superiors on unusual or complex matters - Demonstrates proficiency in several areas of the professional function - Has working knowledge of programming languages important to the organization - Effectively resolves problems and roadblocks as they occur. Has working knowledge of programming languages important to the organization - Interacts with internal and external peers and/or managers to exchange semi-complex information related to assigned activities - Acts as individual contributor as well as team member - Utilizes experience in order to identify problematic relationships - Anticipates, prevents and eliminates problems and creates efficient fixes - Gathers and updates necessary information and communicates to appropriate parties Required Qualifications: - Writes code that meets specifications - Develops software applications and tools - Completes programming and performs testing and debugging applications - Develops software applications and tools using Agile development methodologies - Participates actively in the design, architecture and build phases - Participates in the evaluation of compatibility of programs with existing communications hardware and software features - Develops professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues - Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors - Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action - Builds productive internal/external working relationships - Receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments - Usually works with some supervision, conferring with superiors on unusual or complex matters - Demonstrates proficiency in several areas of the professional function - Has working knowledge of programming languages important to the organization - Effectively resolves problems and roadblocks as they occur - Interacts with internal and external peers and/or managers to exchange semi-complex information related to assigned activities - Acts as individual contributor as well as team member - Utilizes experience in order to identify problematic relationships - Anticipates, prevents and eliminates problems and creates efficient fixes - Gathers and updates necessary information and communicates to appropriate parties Required Skills: Agile development methodologies, Software development, Programming languages, Software testing, Debugging, Software architecture Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, Variable pay/incentives, Paid time off, Paid holidays