Associate Director of Software Test Engineering
Location: Hercules
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Software Engineer IV (Technical Product Analyst) Montana Job
Description: Partner with Engineering Leads to understand and
document existing legacy behavior, particularly in critical systems
Decompose legacy features into domain-aligned, cloud-appropriate
service boundaries Define functional and non-functional
requirements that align with architectural goals Write or co-author
user stories with focus on technical clarity, edge cases, and
system behavior Create interface and API specifications including
request/response structures and service contracts Ensure
modernization efforts respect data models, performance
expectations, and compliance standards Provide input into
sequencing of modernization efforts based on risk, reuse, and
readiness Serve as consistent touchpoint between engineering,
product, QA, and external vendors Lead complex user stories and
epics through the SDLC process Mentor team members in effective
story shepherding techniques Establish best practices for user
story development and refinement focused on legacy modernization
Drive improvements in the story lifecycle process for modernization
initiatives Coach teams on writing effective acceptance criteria
for cloud migration projects Ensure consistent quality and
completeness of user stories across modernization teams Collaborate
with cross-functional teams to define and implement innovative
legacy-to-cloud solutions Contribute to technical decision-making
for system modernization strategies Requirements: Bachelor's or
Master's degree in Computer Science or related field 5 years in
systems analysis, technical product ownership, or solution
architecture roles Hands-on experience with legacy-to-cloud
transitions, ideally monolith to microservices Strong understanding
of modern architectures including REST APIs, message queues,
service boundaries, and cloud-native patterns Ability to
reverse-engineer legacy functionality through logs, SQL queries, or
user workflows Experience with tools like Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman,
Azure DevOps, or Jira Excellent written communication skills with
ability to create flow diagrams, data mappings, and system behavior
specifications Experience with .NET, Azure, and distributed systems
at scale preferred Familiarity with domain-driven design (DDD) and
bounded contexts preferred Experience working with healthcare,
payroll, or other compliance-heavy industries preferred Strong
problem-solving and analytical skills Leadership abilities and
experience mentoring team members
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