Principal Application Software Engineer

About the Role

Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug software programs for databases, applications, tools, networks etc.

As a member of the software engineering division, you will apply basic to intermediate knowledge of software architecture to perform development tasks associated with designing, developing, and debugging software applications or operating systems according to provided specifications. In this role, you will build enhancements within an existing software architecture and occasionally suggest improvements to the architecture.

Duties and tasks are standard with some variation, requiring a solid understanding of roles, processes, and procedures. The candidate will perform moderately complex problem-solving with assistance and guidance in understanding and applying company policies and processes. A BS degree or equivalent experience relevant to the functional area is required, along with 3 years of software engineering or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Experience with programming and/or scripting languages such as Python, TCL, SQL, C/C++, JavaScript, Perl, and shell scripting.
• Experience with Linux/UNIX/Solaris, including system administration.
• Experience developing automated test software for server systems.
• Basic understanding of computer architecture and hardware components.
• Experience with networking and connectivity.
• Ability to test hardware, perform software downloads and installations, and troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Experience writing test cases to verify software quality.
• Ability to document test procedures, issue resolutions, and test results.
• Familiarity with the product development life cycle.
• Experience with databases is a plus, but not required.

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Minimum Job Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

11 years of experience in software development

OR

Bachelor''s of Technology (B.Tech) Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or related field AND 7 years of experience in software development

OR

Bachelor''s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or related field AND 7 years of experience in software development

OR

Master''s of Technology (M.Tech) Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or related field AND 5 years of experience in software development

OR

Master''s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or related field AND 5 years of experience in software development

OR

Doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or related field AND 3 year of experience in software development.

Job Skills:

• Same skills as prior level plus;
• Data Analysis: Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data to produce actionable business insights.
• Agile Methodologies: Demonstrated ability to use agile methodologies to drive continuous improvement and product delivery.
• Automation: Demonstrated ability in or knowledge of automation, including designing, implementing, and managing automated tools, processes, or systems to streamline operations.
• Compliance: Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to regulatory, legal, and organizational compliance requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Demonstrated ability in or knowledge of quality assurance, including ensuring adherence to standards and implementing quality control measures.
• Scripting Languages: Demonstrated ability in or knowledge of scripting languages, including writing and maintaining scripts to improve system efficiency.
• Software Test Plans: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective software test plans to validate product quality.
• User Experience Development: Demonstrated ability in or knowledge of user experience development, including designing intuitive and effective user interfaces and content.
• Code Review: Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth code reviews for software quality assurance.
• Embedded Systems: Demonstrated ability to develop embedded systems, balancing hardware and software for optimal performance.
• Software Estimation: Demonstrated ability to provide accurate software effort and complexity estimates for project planning and scheduling.

Coding Experience:

6 years of experience with programming and/or scripting languages (e.g., SQL, C/C++, JavaScript).

Database Experience:

4 years of experience with databases.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

11 years of experience in software development

OR

Bachelor''s of Technology (B.Tech) Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or related field AND 7 years of experience in software development

OR

Bachelor''s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or related field AND 7 years of experience in software development

OR

Master''s of Technology (M.Tech) Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or related field AND 5 years of experience in software development

OR

Master''s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or related field AND 5 years of experience in software development

OR

Doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or related field AND 3 years of experience in software development.

Budget Experience:

1 year of experience working with operating budgets and/or project financials.

Cloud Platforms Experience:

3 years of experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle Cloud).

What You''ll Do

The Test Engineer position is within the Supply Chain Operations organization and plays a critical role in server production. Test Engineers work at the intersection of hardware and software engineering within a close-knit team. Each engineer is assigned to support a specific product or product line.

In this role, you will:

• Develop code for test infrastructure and connectivity.
• Test customer systems.
• Perform software downloads.
• Conduct troubleshooting to ensure the highest performance standards for assigned products.
• Coordinate with various engineering groups to develop and implement test plans.
• Provide technical support to the production floor.
• Drive and influence design and process changes for assigned products.

This position offers a rewarding and meaningful opportunity to utilize an exciting blend of both hardware and software skills.

What You''ll Do

The Test Engineer position is within the Supply Chain Operations organization and plays a critical role in server production. Test Engineers work at the intersection of hardware and software engineering within a close-knit team. Each engineer is assigned to support a specific product or product line.

In this role, you will:

• Develop code for test infrastructure and connectivity.
• Test customer systems.
• Perform software downloads.
• Conduct troubleshooting to ensure the highest performance standards for assigned products.
• Coordinate with various engineering groups to develop and implement test plans.
• Provide technical support to the production floor.
• Drive and influence design and process changes for assigned products.

This position offers a rewarding and meaningful opportunity to utilize an exciting blend of both hardware and software skills.