Senior Software Engineer - Java, C, SQL

Primary Responsibilities

• Conducts and coordinates complex Design and development for control and diagnostic systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
• Conducts multidisciplinary research during the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software to develop software engineering activities.
• Analyses system capabilities and determines end user needs to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements and input data acquisition to ensure current and future needs of the business are met.
• Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs control and diagnostic systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
• Ensures hardware and software standards are met.
• Designs and implements build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and use.
• May develop software configuration standards for company-wide use.

General Business

• May train software developers in the use of configuration management tools and the implementation of software quality standards.
• Includes control modeling (model-based design).
• Participate on project teams to adapt Wabtecs AIM rail control system for new customers, tailor base product to new customers, and develop customer specific and product enhancements.
• Integrating systems with complex external systems operated by external companies or agencies.
• Assist with software testing and documentation.
• Handle documentation for procedures, training and enhancements. The ongoing goals for this position are:
• Design new elements or changes in scope for complex project software
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge transfer • Interact with end customer on technical issues
• Meet schedule deadlines and remain within budget
• Guide, follow and enforce engineering guidelines set in system development methodology
• Ability to interact with customers and correctly interpret their needs and requirements
• Establishes and maintains effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR
• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience OR
• In absence of a degree, 8 years of relevant experience is required
• Solid knowledge and hands-on experience with C, C++, Java (Swing and FX), JavaScript, Web Development and SQL
• Knowledge and hands on experience with Oracle or MSSQL database
• Experience with Requirements Analysis, Design, Development, Debugging, Test, Implementation, and integration
• Experience with documentation
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing • Able to work independently or within a team
• Able to work with cross functional teams
• Ability to work an adjusted schedule for coordination with teams in the US and to support customer cutover schedules

Desired Experience

1 - General Business

• Experience with transit agencies, train control or SCADA systems desired
• Mission critical, distributed systems and real-time development and support are a plus
• Experience with optimizing performance for Software Systems • Software Systems Integration
• Thrive on problem solving and committed to delivering exceptional quality software • Interface with external data sources
• Experience with multi-threaded programming and practices
• Positive attitude and eager to learn and improve
• UI experience