Software Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Software Engineer 1at Noregon designs, develops, implements, and supports high-quality, innovative, and highly engineered software solutions for the trucking and transportation industry. In addition, the Software Engineer 1 utilizes strong interpersonal and communication skills applied to strengthening customer relationships and mentoring team members.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES, but not limited to:

• Works with customers and the Engineering project team to define requirements and develop requirements specifications.
• Maintains awareness of the project team’s adherence to the approved project scope.
• Designs and implements complex software functionality and demonstrates results to team members, management, and customers.
• Develops code, documentation, and specifications in accordance with Engineering policies and procedures.
• Provides input to Test Engineers to facilitate test plan development.
• Contributes to or facilitates requirements, design, code, and test plan reviews.
• Mentors less experienced staff members on technical issues.
• Provides input to effort and duration estimates of engineering work.
• Effectively deals with employees and customer contacts. Demonstrates tact, good judgment, and great composure.
• Contributes to group discussions and/or meetings that efficiently achieve targeted results.
• Communicates with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and executives to raise risks/issues and collaborates on mitigation and corrective plans.
• Accumulates and uses industry information to improve the quality and functionality of products and services.
• Expands technical skills and knowledge. Leverages opportunities for growth for professional development and certification.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

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• Completion of assignments within stated timelines, budgets, and quality objectives.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage changing priorities.
• Ongoing education and training.
• Create and encourage positive team spirit.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or similar
• 3+ years as a software developer with additional experience in technical leadership roles a plus
• Demonstrated ability in:

o Developing systems using C# / .Net

o Multi-threaded programming and associated constructs

o Object-oriented design concepts and design patterns

o Data relationships and database concepts

o GUI/UI design and implementation for client or web applications

o Interfacing machine to machine through messaging protocols using APIs between systems and components

o Use of cloud-based computing resources

o Multiple software lifecycles including Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile

o Documenting software requirements

o Designing large scale software products using both descriptive text and models (UML model types preferred)

o Testing software using various techniques and frameworks

o User interface design for web and/or client applications (experience with mobile applications is also preferred)

• Ability to estimate work based on high level scope and assumptions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience and demonstrated ability to conduct training for individuals or small groups
• Ability to work onsite in Greensboro, NC. Some work from home may be authorized.

Preferred:

• Experience developing telematics-based applications and services
• Experience with SQL, Java, C++ in addition to C# / .Net
• TCP/IP Socket programming
• Embedded development
• Device Driver development
• User interface design for mobile applications
• Microsoft Developer or similar certifications
• Experience working with automotive communication protocols (CAN, SAE, ISO standards) is highly valued!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position requires on and off-site vehicle testing. This includes the ability to enter heavy-duty trucks and gain access to various engine components as needed, in addition to standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, bending, and stooping as necessary.
• Sitting for extended periods of time and extensive computer usage are required.
• Talking, hearing and close vision abilities are required.
• Ability to occasionally lift 25 pounds is required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional local, domestic, and international travel may be required, <15%
• Own transportation is required for local travel.
• This position description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.