JAVA Software Engineer II
New York, NY

Job Description

Overview

PGi is the world's largest dedicated provider of collaboration software and services. We created GlobalMeet, an expanding portfolio of purpose-built applications designed to meet the daily collaboration and communications needs of business professionals, with solutions for web, video and audio conferencing, webinars and webcasting, project management and productivity. Our award-winning customer care teams are in offices around the world to train, support and service our 45,000 customers as they use GlobalMeet to talk, chat, message and collaborate every day.

* Each year more than 330 million workers use GlobalMeet to drive productivity and communication.
* Our products are built to use on every device in every corner of the world.
* Our operators are always on standby because servicing our customers and producing events is built into our DNA.
* More than 75% of the of the Fortune 100™ and nearly 45,000 enterprises trust PGi and our GlobalMeet product suite to deliver high quality events and everyday communications.

We are offering a strong package and benefits with this great career opportunity, working for a leading global employer. #WeArePGi.

For more information, visit PGi at pgi.com.

The Software Engineer II designs, codes, documents, tests, and debugs software applications, websites and/or other online systems.

* Coding and unit testing - Implement designs by writing code, unit testing and debugging
* Production support - Analyze production problems in area of expertise
* Requirements analysis and design - Analyze application and system requirements and produce designs
* Documentation - Document design and implementation
* Mentoring - Provide assistance to members of technical staff
* Leadership - Take technical responsibility for teams of developers or project participants
* Status reporting - Report status to Project or Development Managers
* Presentations and training - Prepare and deliver presentations and provide training for other staff members
* Estimation and scoping - Provide budgetary estimates for the implementation of new systems or modification of existing systems

Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)
* 3 years of Java experience
* 5 years of relevant experience

Skills and Competencies:

* A combination of Java, C#, SQL, jQuery, Angular, JavaScript ES6, React, Node.js
* Knowledge of UNIX and/or Windows and/or J2EE environment
* Software design skill
* Knowledge of software development practices including source code control, build environment, tools, and debugger
* Multi-threaded programming expertis
* Ability to work over 40 hours per week and/or outside of normally scheduled hours as required by client, project, and/or workload (e.g., evenings, weekends, and/or holidays)
* Ability to travel long distances and overnight to remote work locations. May include air travel and international travel.
* Tech Savvy - Anticipates the impact of emerging technologies and makes adjustments. Readily learns and adopts new technology. Scans the environment for new technical skills, knowledge, or capabilities that can benefit business or personal performance
* Manages Complexity - Asks the right questions to accurately analyze situations. Acquires data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems. Uncovers root causes to difficult problems. Evaluates pros and cons, risks and benefits of different solution options.
* Decision Quality - Makes sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information. Relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment when making decisions. Considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria and principles. Recognizes when a quick 80% solution will suffice.
* Action Oriented - Readily takes action on challenges, without unnecessary planning. Identifies and seizes new opportunities. Displays a can-do attitude in good and bad times. Steps up to handle tough issues.
* Optimizes Work Processes - Identifies and creates the processes necessary to get work done. Separates and combines activities into efficient workflow. Designs processes and procedures that allow managing from a distance. Seeks ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering.
* Drives Results - Has a strong bottom-line orientation. Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. Has a track record of exceeding goals successfully. Pushes self and helps others achieve results.
* Collaborates - Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. Represents own interests while being fair to others and their areas. Partners with others to get work done. Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments. Gains trust and support of others.
* Communicates Effectively - Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization. Actively listens to others. Adjusts to fit the audience and the message. Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions
* Instills trust - Follows through on commitments. Is seen as direct and truthful. Keeps confidences, follow through on commitments, shows consistency between words and actions. Practices what he/she preaches.
* Self-Development - Shows personal commitment and takes action to continuously improve. Accepts assignments that broaden capabilities. Learns from new experiences, from others, and from structured learning. Makes the most of available development resources.

We're not a one-dimensional place to work. Sometimes we're very serious, because we take our business seriously. Sometimes we're playful, because we have so much fun with what we do. A few things we consistently are:

* Customer focused
* Product innovators
* Tight-knit teammates
* Proud to be PGi

We offer you:

* Competitive salary
* Medical, Dental & Vision, 401(k) plan many & other benefits
* Career opportunities with a leading Global employer

U.S. Candidates - Premiere Global Services, Inc. dba Premiere Global Services (PGi), and American Teleconferencing Services, Ltd. (ATS) dba Premiere Global Services (PGi) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

AA/EOE M/F/D/V - Drug-free Workplace

U.S. Candidates - PGi and ATS participate in the federal E-Verify program. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit: http://www.uscis.gov