Software Design Engineer 2

Job DescriptionJob Description Job Details RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client that is seeking a Software Design Engineer 2 in Redmond, WA. Summary:The main function of a Software Engineer is to design, develop, implement, test, and maintain business and computer applications software or specialized utility programs including mainframe and client/server applications, and major enhancement of existing systems. The purpose of this team is developing gaming shell experiences for users, particularly aiming to streamline Windows-related experiences for PC gaming in preparation for the holiday season next year. The Software Design Engineer will contribute to enhancing PC gaming experiences. This role will consist of minimal meetings (10%), team collaboration through chat and calls to address technical issues and majority of the time will be spent on coding and UX updates. Job Responsibilities: Fine-tune and improve a variety of sophisticated software implementation projects Gather and analyze system requirements, document specifications, and develop software solutions to meet client needs and data Analyze and review enhancement requests and specifications Implement system software and customize to client requirements Prepare the detailed software specifications and test plans Code new programs to client's specifications and create test data for testing Modify existing programs to new standards and conduct unit testing of developed programs Create migration packages for system testing, user testing, and implementation Provide quality assurance reviews Perform post-implementation validation of software and resolve any bugs found during testing REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field required 2-4 years of experience required 3 years of experience with XAML 3 years of experience with C++ 3 years of experience with UX design A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design Large systems software design and development experience Experience performing in-depth troubleshooting and unit testing with both new and legacy production systems Experience in programming and experience with problem diagnosis and resolution