Software Developer
Tacoma, WA

Job Description

TrueBlue, the people company, has a Front End Developer position open in their corporate office in downtown Tacoma.

The SoftwareDeveloper will work on the development team to create automated tests for the software being created by the team, as well as help create the software when available. The SoftwareDeveloper will be given a framework defining what needs to be tested and how but will be responsible for creating the tests and ensuring adequate test coverage. They will work closely with the rest of the development team to ensure project success.

The TrueBlue mission is to be a force for good by connecting people and work. We currently put someone to work every 8 seconds on a worldwide basis. We count 250 of the U.S. Fortune 500 as our clients and placed over 750,000 people with paying work in 2018.

As one strong team, we are redefining how people find work via technological innovations spanning the AWS cloud, high velocity CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IAC), machine learning and innovative AI-based approaches automating classical recruiting processes. Our technology vision is to automate our global infrastructure via a complete migration to the AWS cloud, which is currently underway.

As a member of the TrueBlue Technology organization you will play a key role in designing, implementing and realizing a complete technology transformation on a global scale that will materially transform the staffing and recruiting industries in the U.S. and abroad. This is an opportunity to join one of the few mid-sized public companies in the Puget Sound that has global scale and reach, while also providing access to the resources needed to drive meaningful technology innovation - and make a difference as an individual contributor.

COMPANY

TrueBlue, Inc. (NYSE:TBI) is a leading global provider of industrial staffing and outsourcing solutions through three business units: PeopleReady, PeopleScout, and PeopleManagement.

* PeopleReady, an industry leader providing on-demand and skilled labor in retail, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, energy, construction, hospitality, and energy industries.
* PeopleScout, a leader in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solutions provides high-volume permanent employee recruitment process outsourcing and management of outsourced labor service providers.
* PeopleManagement provides on-premise contingent staffing and on-premise management of those contingent staffing services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

* Enable collaboration. Encourage and support the team's execution on meaningful goals throughout the execution phase. Celebrate wins with the team. Encourage continuous improvement and experimentation.
* Attend all scrum ceremonies and work with team to meet the goals of each sprint.
* Develop automated tests in support of Ulysses project deliverables.
* When available develop, modify and debug software products for the Ulysses project.
* Work with team to align on priorities and deliver technology solutions to solve business needs.
* Support the quality of the product by participating in design reviews, code reviews, automated testing, and blue-green deployment / canary releases (when possible).



QUALIFICATIONS

* Experience in the following: JavaScript and/or C#;
* Nice to have experience in the following: SQL and Test-Driven Development
* Nice to have experience in developing and testing in Agile Software development projects
* Knowledge of modern best practices for professional software development including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
* Demonstrate very strong debugging skills
* Ability to expose broad defects in production level code as well as defects at the component and feature integration prospective
* Command the skill to communicate clearly and effectively to enable efficient work in both team and individual environments with also the ability to work independently through ambiguity and rapid changes.



TrueBlue employs nearly 7000 professionals and provides a competitive benefits package, including: Company-matching 401(k); Employee Stock Purchase Program; Tuition Reimbursement; generous vacation benefits including flexibility to take time off, College Savings Fund; and comprehensive Health and Welfare coverage including Medical/Dental/Vision.

We offer a flexible job-commuting environment for both S. Puget Sound (Tacoma) and Seattle-area candidates looking to join our team and be part of re-defining the staffing and recruiting industry via technology-driven innovation.

We expect everyone on the team to gain basic-to-advanced technology certifications (AWS, Kubernetes, Jenkins, etc.) and provide the necessary training materials, work flexibility for studying and reimbursement for testing fees in support of gaining accreditation.

Corporate values of integrity and respect, and our ability to exceed client expectations distinguish TrueBlue as an employer.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.