Job Description :
Job Title: Software Engineer
Location: 2651 Satellite Boulevard, Duluth, GA 30096
Duration: 6 Months Contract to hire (C2H)
Position Summary & Key Areas of Responsibility:
Primary responsibility is to develop high quality Self-Service Checkout base application and components software for retail markets using Scrum methodology in a fast paced and highly motivated software development group. This will include not only designing and implementing software but also producing a test framework to ensure predictable results. This individual will serve the “Software Engineering” role on an Agile team.
Responsibilities include:
Develop high quality software which meets requirements, promotes re-use of software components, and facilitates ease of support.
Diagnose, isolate, and implement remedies for system failures caused by errors in software code.
Identifies and implements process improvements in Engineering practices.
Utilize software based system maintenance and tracking tools.
Provide input and technical content for technical documentation, user help materials and customer training.
Conduct unit tests, track problems, and implement changes to ensure adherence to test plan and functional/nonfunctional requirements
Analyze, design and implement software mechanisms to improve code stability, performance, and reusability. Participates and leads code review sessions.
Create high fidelity estimates of their own work efforts.
Assist others in estimating task effort and dependencies, responsible for team commitments within the Sprint.
May be asked to lead and advise other Engineering resources as part of project activities.
Considered subject matter experts in their chosen field. (C++, Java)
Participates with industry groups, stays current with technology and industry trends, disseminates knowledge to team members, forms best practices. (Retail and Self-service Retail Industry groups)
Communicate with Solution Management and other internal teams. Participates in cross-functional collaboration within the organization
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or acceptable equivalent experience
Experience, certification/training or skills in the following areas
Languages: C++
Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows 7, and Windows 10
Networks: TCP/IP; UDP; SNMP and LDAP
Database : MySQL, Access
Multi-Threaded applications
Distributed Applications Architecture
Experience in an Agile environment as a Scrum master
8+ years software development experience, including
Developed commercial software products using modern software methodologies.
Developed componentized products with a vision towards reusability.
Well versed in OO software development and usage of OO design patterns.
Design, creation, debugging, and optimization of software components,
Familiar with TDD (Test Driven Development) and usage of automated unit tests.
Comfortable discussing technical issues,
Writing technical documents,
Well versed using IDE (Integrated Development Environment) and configuration management tools
Software development on enterprise commercial products for 4 plus years is a must have.
Detailed understanding for optimizing existing code for scalability.
Provided technical leadership for a commercial product team that resulted in successful execution.
Proven track record for increasing the skill level of an engineering team that you have led.
Broad and extensive technical expertise across platforms, frameworks, and languages
Understanding and proven application of Architecture and Design Principles.
Experience operating in an Agile environment, with a deep understanding of agile development principles.
Familiarity with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma Lean principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of software development standards and protocols : PCI and PLM
In addition to C++, C#, .Net – Java experience is preferred.
Experience with tools utilized in development environment:
Jira
Hudson
Subversion
Master’s Degree in relevant field of study
Experience in: MFC, VC6, VC2003, VC2005
Experience in Retail applications including:
OLE for Retail POS (OPOS)
Retail peripheral devices