Software Developer

Job Summary

xTuple is looking for technology professionals with a passion for blazing new trails to help expand the scope of our business management software. This full-time position requires experience with object-oriented programming in C++ and JavaScript, relational databases such as PostgreSQL, and familiarity with web APIs. Candidates must be comfortable with rapid change, and have a track record of delivering high-quality code quickly in Agile environments. Experience with accounting or finance software, such as QuickBooks, is an added bonus. While the headquarters office of xTuple is in Norfolk, VA, this position is open to remote workers within the United States as well.

Employment type — Full-time

What We Do

Profits are primarily defined by products, people, and processes; ERP increases profitability by improving productivity – reducing the layers of less valuable activity, resource uses, and processes to open new sales channels, control inventory management, and speed time to market for every product.

ERP delivers innovation, so you don’t have to guess – you know what’s next. It’s customizable with flexible deployment options (on-prem or cloud), it’s an out-of-the-box growth solution that’s simple to deploy with little to no downtime for teams in the executive office or on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

Read bug reports and efficiently develop fixes for these issues
Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems
Help maintain and improve code quality, organization, and automation
Review, understand, and write technical specifications and documentation for development
Provide and validate estimates for assigned tasks
Work as part of a team to improve functionality of existing systems
Develop technical documentation for internal and external consumption
Review submitted code for accuracy and functionality
Profile, diagnose, and implement improvements to performance issues
Coordinate with Quality Assurance to test, confirm, and address bugs

Qualifications

Ability to learn xTuple ERP product as well as new technologies and platforms.
Ability to clearly communicate (verbal and written) in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner; excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
Capacity for handling numerous priorities and maintaining knowledge of multiple products and their features.
Adeptness for problem solving, troubleshooting, analysis and testing.
Ability to maintain positive, upbeat attitude while working in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment.

Desired Technical Skills

Possess an excellent analytical, strategic and financial acumen with a mix of integrative thinking and technical skills
Proficient in software development using an object-oriented language
Proficient debugging complex software problems
Ability to manage project tasks independently and as part of a team
Understand all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle
Familiarity with git for version control
Familiarity with reading and writing SQL queries
Experience with the Qt framework is a bonus
Familiarity or experience with python is a bonus
Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to communicate software concepts effectively
Experience with Agile development methodologies is a plus

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related area or equivalent work experience
3-5 years of job-related experience working on software applications