Software Engineer IV Cover Letter

Please consider me for the software engineer IV opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for enhancements and maintenance to the OCT System data processing architecture (C++).

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience in Data Modeling, Relational Database RDBMS (e.g., MS SQL Server or similar), SQL, Database administration, Database ORM
• Experience with computational scaling, distributed application technologies, and software performance optimization
• Experience with Data Mining, Analysis, Performance Analysis, Predictive Analytics and Reporting using numerous methods and tools
• Experience with system modeling and discrete event simulation techniques
• Demonstrated understanding of Object Oriented programming principles
• Demonstrated understanding of the specific characteristics and requirements of real-time software and systems
• Demonstrated understanding of classic software development life-cycle
• Experience using version management and bug tracking systems

In response to your job posting for software engineer IV, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for other technical support to the E-2/C-2 Data Lab as needed.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience in developing test case automation efforts
• Tracking and reporting of testing status against plan and defining/tracking of QA metrics
• Proven track record of testing high performance, scalable, business-critical platforms
• Good understanding of WAN, LAN, TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL, HTTPS, DNS
• Experience in Cloud Computing IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
• Experience in real-time traffic testing (firewalls, port forwarding)
• Knowledge of LDAP, Windows Active Directory, Group Policies
• Experience with Continuous Integration tools like Jenkins, Bamboo, Anthill Pro or similar

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the software engineer IV position.

Previously, I was responsible for direction in architecture discussions, design sessions and code reviews on functional correctness, architectural maintainability and performance.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Excellent communication skills (communicate design approach, implementation, test results and risks of the development tasks)
• Development of complex software systems involving software team collaboration and coordination
• Demonstrate understanding of object oriented programming principles
• Demonstrate understanding of the characteristics and requirements of real-time software and systems
• Experience in real time C and/or C++ programming with 10+ yrs experience
• Expert fluency with dynamic memory management
• Experience with PSP/TSP or Agile software development methodology
• Experience leading medium to large teams of engineers in software and systems development projects

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the software engineer IV position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for help desk user support to globally based Finance system users on Essbase system and data issues.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience integrating components built in multiple languages for multiple target environments
• Knowledge of Unit and Functional testing tools and frameworks such as JMeter, JUnit, Fitnesse, Selenium, Cucumber
• Working knowledge of development and testing methodologies TDD, BDD
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to assist engineers with debugging and verification of fixes
• Planning, development, modification and execution of test strategy (plan, test-cases)
• Experience of working in an Agile development environment, preferably using Scrum
• Developing and executing test plans, test cases and test schedules and risks
• Regression testing, logging, tracking, triaging of defects

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the software engineer IV position.

Previously, I was responsible for data analysis and visualization, particularly related to “Big Data” initiatives as well as large-scale software systems integration and expertise with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience or knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
• Experience building front-end UIs in Javascript, HTML and CSS
• Experience with Java, C#, PHP
• Experience with Protractor, Mocha
• Work closely with Product Managers to define offering priorities, and with operations & technical support team to operationalize the product in production environment
• Stay up to date with new technologies and industry trends
• Develop or prototype the solution including associated API’s, schemas
• Set and follow core engineering processes around unit testing, code coverage to ensure software code quality