Entry Level -Software Developer - Web Development

*This role is remote and will require up to 25% travel. Must live in MI, IN, KY, or AL.* POSITION NAME:

Senior Software Engineer

REPORTS TO:

IT Production Manager

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s (4-year) degree with a technical major, such as Information Systems, Computer Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: 4 - 6 years high level technical support, implementation and development experience, preferably in an automotive manufacturing or industrial setting

Required: 3 - 5 years experience in software development, preferably with Python

Required: 3 – 5 years experience in project management

Required: 3 – 5 years experience in T-SQL development, such as SQL queries, Stored Procedures, or SQL Views

Preferred: Experience installing, maintaining, and administering MSSQL Databases

Preferred: Experience with equipment integration using OPC Servers

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Technical Leadership

Support and lead major software IT initiatives and projects across the organization

Lead technical discussions and contribute to architectural decisions

Conduct thorough code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices

Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide innovative solutions

Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends

Development & Engineering

Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code

Optimize application performance and ensure system reliability

Participate in the full software development lifecycle from planning to deployment

Design and implement sound data models to support scalability and interoperability between multiple facilities

Look for opportunities to integrate disparate systems through the use of data connections, APIs, SAML, LDAP, etc.

Collaboration & Mentorship

Work with the Engineering and Plant teams to develop applications to meet both customer and internal needs

Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing guidance on technical and career development

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Accounting, Engineering, Production, Production Control, and Quality.

Participate in agile development processes and sprint planning

Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Soft Skills

Maintain a professional demeanor in stressful situations

Excellent problem solving and analytical thinking skills

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical teams

Work with third party vendors to ensure performance and high availability of vendor databases and applications

Miscellaneous

Collaborate with IT team to learn systems, and complete ad hoc/project work

Manage your own work and projects using modern project management tools

Support IT software systems that interface with the physical process.

Participate in a hotline rotation, which requires you to provide 24-7 hotline support during the week you are assigned to the hotline

Other duties as assigned

KEY TECHNOLOGIES AND SOFTWARE:

Must be proficient in the following technologies and software platforms

Ignition by Inductive Automation

SQL Server, including knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for MSSQL Server

OPC, including both OPC-UA and OPC-DA

BI Analytics with tools such as Power BI, Qlik Sense, or Cognos

Familiar with ERP systems, such as CMS, SAP, or QAD

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Responsibilities may require working some evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advance notice. Travel required – up to 25% of the time

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds

Must be able to climb ladders or use lifts to access IT equipment in elevated locations at the plants.