Software Engineer, Level 1

The Software Engineer is focused on enhancing our state of the art manufacturing capabilities using software and systems technologies, including: Python, Django, SQL, ES6/JavaScript, jQuery, Angular, SQL, PHP, C#, and others. Duties include improving our shop floor Assembly Management System by adding new features and extending capabilities to IoT usage across the factory floor, providing data to the Enterprise to drive quality, productivity, and profitability improvements. A key emphasis is using Test-driven development methodologies to ensure superior code quality and maintainability. Requires a high degree of creativity and design expertise, turning problem descriptions into appropriate, maintainable designs and coded implementation.   

Position Responsibilities may include; 

• Analyze requirements, design, modify, develop, write and implement (programs) software applications 
• Support and/or install software applications/operating systems 
• Create new or add enhancements to existing systems/software designs to fulfill requirements 
• Develop software code in various programming languages, as needed, to implement systems to fulfill requirements 
• Perform developer-testing of code to ensure high quality levels 
• Interact with Quality Assurance (QA) professionals to augment test plan ideas and coverage through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification,, troubleshoot problems found in testing  
• Fix defects (bugs) found in QA processes 
• Prepare user and internal design documentation as needed 
• Troubleshoot problems found in deployed production use, as needed; recommends redesigns as appropriate 
• Participate in addition projects and activities to support business needs 

Nature and Scope:

• Entry: Applies basic foundation of a function’s principles, theories and concepts to assignments of limited scope Utilizes professional concepts and theoretical knowledge acquired through specialized training, education or previous experience 
• Exercises independent judgment within defined parameters 
• Develops expertise and practical knowledge of applications within business environment 
• Acts as team member by providing information, analysis and recommendations in support of team 
• Collaborates with peers 
• Typically partners and interacts with high-level Individual Contributors 
• Support projects requiring software applications development  

Knowledge and Skills;

• Experience or understanding of software applications design tools & languages 
• Understanding of design for software applications running on multiple platform types  
• Understanding of basic testing, coding, & debugging procedures  
• Good analytical and problem solving skills 
• Good written and verbal communication skills 
• Effective collaboration skills, ability to establish positive work relationships 

Experience:

• 0-2 years’ experience  

Education:

• BS Computer Science, other Engineering degree or equivalent experience 

People Management: No 

Physical Requirements / Working Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.  Typical office environment. May travel on occasion 

Reports to: 

• Manager or team leader 

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.