Job Information
Naviga Inc. Senior Software Engineer/ Lead Engineer (Unidata) in United States
Naviga is the leading provider of software and services powering media-rich industries. Our Content Engagement Platform (CEP) helps companies create, enrich, deliver, and monetize content to manage engagements from end to end. Our solutions are easy to use, scalable and agile. Combining our experience in media with a dedication to digital, we've developed software solutions that help any content-driven business meet the demands of the future of information.
With headquarters in Bloomington, MN, and regional offices throughout the world, Naviga is a trusted partner serving over 3,200 news media, broadcast, magazine, financial services, and corporate clients in 45 countries.
Position Summary-
We are looking for a PickBasic Developer with a solid foundation in Unidata, Unibasic, and UniQuery to join our media domain team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in developing, maintaining, and enhancing software solutions for media-related operations while working within an Agile framework and version control systems.
Responsibilities-
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assist in gathering and understanding requirements for media-related projects.
Work alongside experienced developers to design and develop software applications using Unidata, Unibasic, and UniQuery for the backend.
Optional: Contribute to the creation and maintenance of frontend components using .NET technologies to improve user experiences.
Participate in the integration of third-party systems and APIs to expand media-related functionalities.
Engage in Agile development practices, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Collaborate with the team in maintaining and enhancing existing applications, with an emphasis on performance, reliability, and scalability.
Assist the QA team in testing and identifying defects, ensuring software quality.
Work with senior developers to optimize existing software for performance and scalability.
Participate in troubleshooting and resolving software defects and issues in a timely manner.
Contribute to the documentation of code, processes, and system configurations to facilitate knowledge sharing within the team.
Preferred Skills:
Familiarity with .NET technologies for frontend development (optional).
A strong desire to learn and grow as a developer.
A basic understanding of media content management, distribution, and analytics.
Interest in Agile development methodologies and best practices.
Problem-solving and debugging skills.
Good communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Familiarity with version control systems is a plus (e.g., Git, SVN).
Education & Experience-
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
4-6 Years of Experience
Strong knowledge of Unidata, Unibasic, and UniQuery for backend development.
DESIRED BEHAVIORS*
Self-Learner: self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
Strong customer service orientation.
Ability to present ideas and solutions in user-friendly language.
Good written and oral communication skills; good interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
Ability to conduct research into hardware and software issues and products as required