Entry Level -Software Developer - Web Development

EnovaPremier LLC; Michigan; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EnovaPremier LLC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive technical leadership across IT initiatives, leaning on Python development and SQL/MSSQL expertise. The role will involve collaboration with plant teams, architects, and vendors to ensure robust, scalable solutions.

You will mentor engineers, participate in Agile planning, and work remotely with up to 25% travel to client sites, while residing in MI, IN, KY, or AL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years of high-level technical support, implementation and development experience.
• 3–5 years of software development experience, preferably Python.
• 3–5 years of project management experience.
• 3–5 years of T-SQL development (SQL queries, Stored Procedures, Views).
• Preferred: MSSQL databases administration and OPC integrations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on major IT initiatives and projects.
• Lead architectural discussions and perform code reviews.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and propose innovative solutions.
• Write clean, well-documented code and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Accounting, Engineering, and Quality.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in Agile sprint planning.

Skills

Python

Software development

Project management

T-SQL development

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical major

Tools

MSSQL

OPC Servers

Ignition by Inductive Automation

Job description

*This role is remote and will require up to 25% travel. Must live in MI, IN, KY, or AL.*

POSITION NAME: Senior Software Engineer

REPORTS TO: IT Production Manager

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s (4-year) degree with a technical major, such as Information Systems, Computer Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Required: 4 - 6 years high level technical support, implementation and development experience, preferably in an automotive manufacturing or industrial setting
• Required: 3 - 5 years experience in software development, preferably with Python
• Required: 3 - 5 years experience in project management
• Required: 3 - 5 years experience in T-SQL development, such as SQL queries, Stored Procedures, or SQL Views
• Preferred: Experience installing, maintaining, and administering MSSQL Databases
• Preferred: Experience with equipment integration using OPC Servers

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Technical Leadership

• Support and lead major software IT initiatives and projects across the organization
• Lead technical discussions and contribute to architectural decisions
• Conduct thorough code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide innovative solutions
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends

Development & Engineering

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Optimize application performance and ensure system reliability
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle from planning to deployment
• Design and implement sound data models to support scalability and interoperability between multiple facilities
• Look for opportunities to integrate disparate systems through the use of data connections, APIs, SAML, LDAP, etc.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Work with the Engineering and Plant teams to develop applications to meet both customer and internal needs
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing guidance on technical and career development
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Accounting, Engineering, Production, Production Control, and Quality.
• Participate in agile development processes and sprint planning
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Soft Skills

• Maintain a professional demeanor in stressful situations
• Excellent problem solving and analytical thinking skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical teams
• Work with third party vendors to ensure performance and high availability of vendor databases and applications

Miscellaneous

• Collaborate with IT team to learn systems, and complete ad hoc/project work
• Manage your own work and projects using modern project management tools
• Support IT software systems that interface with the physical process.
• Participate in a hotline rotation, which requires you to provide 24-7 hotline support during the week you are assigned to the hotline
• Other duties as assigned

KEY TECHNOLOGIES AND SOFTWARE:

Must be proficient in the following technologies and software platforms

• Ignition by Inductive Automation
• SQL Server, including knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for MSSQL Server
• OPC, including both OPC-UA and OPC-DA
• BI Analytics with tools such as Power BI, Qlik Sense, or Cognos
• Familiar with ERP systems, such as CMS, SAP, or QAD

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Responsibilities may require working some evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advance notice. Travel required - up to 25% of the time
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to climb ladders or use lifts to access IT equipment in elevated locations at the plants.