Senior Software Project Engineer

Company: rockwell automation
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

Position Title

Senior Software Project Engineer

12-Mar-2020

Business Group

Architecture and Software

No. of Positions

1

Requisition Number

90509BR

Job Category

Software and Engineering

Position Type

Full Time

Relocation Eligible

Yes - Domestic

Position Summary

Position Summary

As a Software Project Engineer for Rockwell Automation, you will have the opportunity to design and develop industry-leading commercial software known for its innovation and usability.--- You will also be responsible for performing intermediate to complex level software testing tasks including, but not limited to, test architecture, development, planning, scheduling, and execution.In this position, you will be a key player in subsystem design, implementation, and testing. You will play an active role in all the stages of the development lifecycle and support your team throughout the process. You will also help ensure that developed products meet requirements and are within total quality management standards. This position will allow you to collaborate with and influence multiple global cross-functional teams and may also require you to be the technical lead of a small to mid-sized team.

When you join our software engineering group, you become part of a team that believes in knowledge sharing and collaboration and that is committed to using reliable and well-thought-out engineering practices and technology to overcome any challenges.

We are looking for someone who will effectively leverage a diverse set of technical backgrounds and opinions by fostering a team-oriented environment and the use of open and direct communications, honesty and respect. The ideal candidate will also actively seek knowledge of new developments in the software engineering, computer engineering, and test automation fields and will identify and pursue career development and training opportunities.

Essential Functions

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• Independently gathers and documents requirements for a feature and its components, ensuring the information required for the
• development of software and corresponding test cases are contained in the specifications.
• Contributes to architectural design and independently develops system designs that meet the requirements. Provides estimates for the design. Considers tradeoffs between requirements, speed, cost and reliability in the choice of a design approach.
• Implements and documents code that meets the requirements of the software design.
• Develops and executes thorough unit test plans. Reports, analyzes, debugs and corrects anomalies. Takes the lead in the integration of other components by solving problems within and across subsystems to produce a final product. Responsibilities may extend to the technical management of the design, testing and integration of other engineers' work in related areas.
• Leads or participates in reviews of documents, designs, code, test cases and user documentation.
• Typically responsible for the ongoing maintenance and integrity of several software subsystems.
• Builds relationships and interacts with peers to ensure assigned tasks are prioritized appropriately.
• Thinks outside the box and is willing to research and explore new avenues to overcome obstacles by utilizing the latest technologies and standards. May function as a go-to person for a technology, software methodology, or other area of expertise.
• Takes the lead on identifying and recommending software development capability improvements in the areas of software development practices and development tools
• Clearly communicates and conveys design concepts, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to learn and understand complex control system concepts.
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  Basic Qualifications
  
  
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  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
  • Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications
    
    
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    • Typically requires a minimum of twelve years of experience in a software product development environment
    • Experience in large, scalable distributed systems and/or SaaS solutions
    • Software development on Cloud and Mobile platforms
    • Object orientated design using C++, C#, or Java
    • Proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, Angular framework, GraphQL
    • One or more of the following - High availability, performance and scalability, micro services, SOA, modern database architectures, highly automated test systems, rapid prototyping, demonstrable experience of taking concept to product, Web technologies, security, data communication, and contemporary user interface technologies
    • Software development on both Windows and Linux
    • Technical team leadership
    • Direct experience with design patterns and architecting modular software
    • Direct experience with the Industrial Automation industry is desired
    • Direct experience collaborating with local and global technical development teams
    • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
      
      
      Country(s)
      
      United States
      
      EEO Statement
      
      Rockwell Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.
      
      If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7427.
      
      Company Overview
      
      Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 23,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing The Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.
      
      Work State/City
      
      Mayfield Heights - Ohio, Milwaukee - Wisconsin
      

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