Senior Software Engineer (web based - front end development)

Position Description:

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NYSE: ADP), with nearly $9 billion in revenues and over 585,000 clients, is one of the world's largest providers of business outsourcing solutions. Leveraging nearly 60 years of experience, ADP offers the widest range of HR, payroll, tax and benefits administration solutions from a single source. ADP's easy-to-use solutions for employers provide superior value to organizations of all types and sizes. ADP is also a leading provider of integrated computing solutions to auto, truck, motorcycle, marine and recreational vehicle dealers throughout the world. For more information about ADP or to contact a local ADP sales office, reach us at 1-800-225-5237 or visit the company's Web site at www.ADP.com BASIC FUNCTION 1. Develops high-quality well-documented code while adhering to ADP's coding and UI Design Standards.2. Utilizes analysis and design techniques to formulate system scope, objectives, and solutions to business problems.3. Analyzes and solves existing system logic difficulties.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES1. Designs, codes, and maintains hosted web applications with a focus on high product availability, optimum performance, and security.2. Develops high-quality well-documented code based on specifications developed in conjunction with application experts from other departments within the organization.3. Performs thorough debugging and unit testing of code before turning it over to the Quality Assurance Group.4. Determines how changes to existing code/functionality will impact existing clients, customer support, training, etc. 5. Works with the Quality Assurance Group (as needed) to resolve defects and answer technical questions.6. Provides technical support to the client services organization to determine resolutions/work-arounds for client issues. Based of the criticality of an issue this support may require the engineer to work quickly in a stressful situation.

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Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Required:1. Four-year degree in Information Systems (or related degree) or equivalent experience.2. Minimum of five years experience developing in Java Script, CSS, and DHTML is required. 3. Strong understanding of XML and ability to consume web services. 4. Ability to read data models and understand database table relationships is required. Strong Plus:1. Strong Structured Query Language (SQL) skills2. Experience with PHP, ASP, JSP, Ajax, and/or Smarty.3. Experience developing in C, C++, Visual Basic and/or .Net.4. Experience/knowledge with Windows, Linux, and Unix operating systems.5. Experience with SQL Server and/or Oracle.6. Experience developing applications that utilize a commercial Relational Database Management System (RDBMS).7. Experience with Time and Attendance, Human Resources, Benefits, or Payroll applications.Technical Skills: 1. Ability to logically solve problems within the specified time frames.2. Able to complete assignments that are defined in general terms. Self motivated to direct own work flow in a manner that maximizes results and meets organizational goals and schedules.3. Able to transfer conceptual knowledge from current skill set in order to quickly develop expertise in new products, programming languages, or platforms.Generic Skills:1. Team oriented, open-minded, willing to listen to other’s ideas and able to work well with others.2. Competent to work independently after tasks have been assigned. 3. Ability to document code changes in language understandable by less technical associates in other departments (training, sales, etc.)4. Willing to develop expertise in other areas. Willing to actively participate in-group cross-training by sharing personal areas of expertise with other engineers.5. Provides suggestions on ways to improve products and/or development processes.6. Detail oriented and aware of schedules. Desire to produce high-quality thorough work.7. Adaptability to changing project and departmental priorities. Able to work scheduled hours and overtime when needed.8. Ability to work with remote associates via telephone and email. 9. Good communication skills (both verbal and written) are a strong plus.ADP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; M/F/D/V. ADP believes that diversity leads to strength.DBOT