Business Enablement Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

As THE leader in transit technology, Clever Devices, (Hitachi Rail CD U.S. Ltd.) vision is to make meaningful contributions to worldwide mobility. Our goal is to be the leading provider of exciting technology that improves the quality of mobility in communities around the world. We are continuing to grow, and are looking for a Business Enablement Software Engineer to join our team.

The primary technologies used in this position are Python, C#, ASP.NET, NET Core, WCF, MVC, MVVM, WPF, RESTful Web Services, Web API, multi-threading, LINQ, data structures, writing SQL queries and stored procedures, NoSQL, unit testing, TCP and sockets, Windows Services, Windows Forms, HTML/JavaScript, TypeScript, jQuery, Angular 6 or later, Docker.

Primary Responsibilities

• Write maintainable, clean, re-usable, object-oriented, and efficient programming code in compliance with department standards and templates.
• Work within source control utilizing branching, merging, proper check-in procedures, and passing of continuous builds to ensure that software is always releasable.
• Practice Test Driven Development (TDD) and ensuring that unit tests are created prior to writing programming code and that any programming code is structured in such a way to maximize testability.
• Resolve software bugs in the programming code and modify unit tests to prevent future regression.
• Work with other departments and team members to develop new policies and procedures and develop programs to support those policies.
• Peer review programming code and participate in code reviews.
• Learn and understand the technical details of business processes that support the operations of Clever Devices.
• Work with management to define and establish processes, templates, and standards related to software development and to continually improve the quality of the process.
• Contribute fresh, new ideas during developer meetings demonstrating a commitment on-going learning.
• Mentor and assist in the training and on-boarding of other team members.
• Any other tasks required by management.

Education & Experience:

• Diploma or degree in Computer Science or Engineering is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated prior work experience conducting the primary responsibilities outlined in this job description.
• Experience with advanced debugging techniques, such as breakpoints, watches, attaching to remote processes, utilizing dump files, etc.
• Demonstrated experience developing large-scale, high-availability applications and systems.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with GIT for source control, branching and merging.
• Experience working with JIRA.
• Experience working in an Agile environment is an asset.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficient English written and verbal communication skills is essential since you will need to communicate with other offices on the phone.
• Exceptional knowledge and skill with Microsoft SQL Server is essential.
• Knowledge of a web based framework such as React.
• Demonstrated expertise with latest versions of SQL Server or Oracle creating relational database objects (tables, columns, stored procedures, scalar and table-valued functions, etc.)
• Ability to evaluate/address application and database performance issues.
• Ability to quickly and independently learn about new technologies, business and technical terms and concepts is essential.
• Ability to discern between value-added and frivolous work.
• Dedicated to continuous education by obtaining industry-related certifications and training.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments and teams, demonstrating high-quality interpersonal skills, including good listening skills, respectful treatment of others, and professional behavior contributing to a positive and enjoyable environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually with a self-starter ("can do") attitude.
• Comfortable speaking and interacting with technical and non-technical people.
• Excellent research, analytical, and organization skills with an exceptional eye for detail
• Ability to perform work activities according to set priorities and delivery timelines.
• Ability to take constructive criticism.
• Ability to perform work activities for multiple projects simultaneously.

Clever Devices, (Hitachi Rail CD U.S. Ltd.) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

In addition, Clever Devices, (Hitachi Rail CD U.S. Ltd.) offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and time off, and many others, depending on the level and position offered. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice based on business need.