Senior Engineer - Software

Federal Signal Corporation; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 77,998 - 133,710; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Federal Signal Corporation in University Park, IL is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to engineering decisions and extend theories and practices in software development. You will write code, manage version control, and collaborate across departments on diverse product lines.

The role emphasizes developing tests, documenting results, and adhering to engineering standards while delivering customer-focused software solutions and services.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in software engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in software development.
• Strong knowledge of design principles, theories and methods.
• Experience in web service and mobile application development.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into deliverables and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develops, revises, and maintains product development and team guidance plans including cost estimates and schedules.
• Writes software and manages revision control of source code, executables and installers.
• Develops and executes testing and debugging routines with Test Engineers.
• Documents work and results, and develops service publications.
• Leads project teams and coordinates activities across departments.
• Ensures engineering standards are followed and design requirements are met.
• Collaborates on a broad range of business unit processes and projects.

Skills

5+ years engineering experience

Web service development

Mobile app development

Strong communication skills

Customer requirements understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Tools

SQL

JavaScript

C#

C++

ASP

.NET Core

REST APIs

Database design

Job description

Federal Signal is searching for a Senior Software Engineer who can assist in making decisions on engineering problems and issues, requiring the use of advanced techniques and the adaption and extension of theories and practices of own field and related disciplines.

Key Activities/Responsibilities

• Develops, revises, and maintains new product development and team guidance plans in terms of product cost estimates, project cost estimates, and schedules.
• Writes software.
• Manages revision control of source code, executables and installers.
• Develop and execute testing and debugging routines and collaborates with Test Engineers.
• Documents work and results.
• Develops, reviews and approves Service Publications.
• Serve as a resource to others in the Engineering Department.
• Develops and adheres to engineering standards.
• Determine design requirements and develop detailed specifications to ensure project objectives are met.
• Participates with other departments and functions and/ or leads project teams on a broad range of business unit processes, projects, and coordinates activities for the assigned product lines.
• Flexibility to perform other duties and assignments as required.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, from an accredited university. Advanced degree desired.
• 5 or more years of engineering experience.
• Knowledge of current design principles, theories and methods.
• Web service and mobile application development.
• Sufficiently understands customer requirements and delivers results that meet these needs.
• Possesses strong verbal and written communications skills

Desired Experience With

• SQL, JavaScript (Angular, React, JQuery or Vue), object oriented C#, C++, ASP and .NET Core Framework
• Large-scale SaaS-based web and mobile applications
• REST APIs
• Database design, querying technologies and frameworks
• Atlassian (or equivalent) software management tools
• SIP, SMS, SMTP, SNMP, HTTPS, RS232, RS485, VoIP and other communications protocols
• IP networks and protocols
• Software security implementationsSCADA applications and integration with hardware

Salary Range: $77,998/yr - $133,710/yr + Annual Bonus Opportunity

Benefits Of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke‑free, drug‑free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All other applications must be submitted online.