Software Engineer

Aspen Technology; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

AspenTech is seeking a Software Developer to contribute to the company’s Switch Order Management system. You will be part of an Agile team that designs and implements scalable software with a strong front-end experience, delivering reliable tools for utility customers and daily users.

You’ll work with Java, C++, Python, and web technologies, practice test-driven development, participate in code reviews and mentoring, and adapt to evolving requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or related technical field.
• Experience with object-oriented programming (Java, C++, C#, Python).
• Proficient in web technologies (JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS).
• Test-driven development experience; able to unit test code.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
• 2+ years of software development experience.
• Experience with Angular or similar front-end frameworks.
• Familiar with Git and GitHub security tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers, architects, and stakeholders to design and implement best-in-class software.
• Design and implement reliable, performant, and fault-tolerant code.
• Develop unit tests and test automation tools.
• Assist in code and design reviews.
• Train and mentor team members in your area of expertise.
• Participate in agile ceremonies like scrum, sprint planning, and retro.
• Investigate, isolate, and solve reported software malfunctions.

Skills

Java

C++

C#

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

HTML

CSS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or related technical field

Tools

NPM

Gradle

Conan

Git

GitHub

CodeQL

Job description

The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways — from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.

The Role

The need for more sophisticated switch order management tools is rapidly expanding across the utility industry. Come join Emerson’s Digital Grid Management Business, whose work has a direct impact on all energy consumers, is actively working to address the challenges of climate change, and who’s positioned in the market to grow at a rapid pace over the next decade with massive opportunities for career growth.

We are seeking Software Developers to contribute to the development of the company’s industry-leading Switch Order Management system (SOM). In this role, you will be a member of an Agile development team that designs and implements an expanding and performant switch order management platform with best-in-class front end user experience. This role’s contributions will make a highly visible impact on software that has a direct impact on daily users, as well as utility customers whose reliability of service depends on these applications.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a fundamental understanding of software development techniques while possessing passion to learn and excel your expertise to the next level. You will also need to have self-motivation and management to plan and execute complex development projects to successful completion.

Your Impact

• Collaborate with other developers, architects, and stakeholders to design and implement best -in-class software.
• Design and implement reliable, performant, and fault tolerant code based on requirements and/or user stories.
• Ensure reliable code by developing unit tests and test automation tools.
• Assist in code and design reviews.
• Train and mentor other team members in your area of expertise.
• Take part in agile team ceremonies such as scrum, sprint planning, and retrospective.
• Investigate, isolate, and identify solutions to reported software malfunctions.

What You’ll Need

• Experience with object-oriented programming (Java, C++, C#, Python, etc.).
• Proficient in web-based programming languages, including JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or related technical field.
• Test-driven development experience. Must be able to unit test code.
• Proficient in database interaction, with experience in MongoDB, Oracle DB, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SQLite preferred.
• Solid understanding of algorithms and complex data structures.
• 2+ years of experience in software development or related fields.
• Experience with front end frameworks such as Angular.
• Skilled in using industry-standard dependency package managers such as NPM, Gradle, and Conan.
• Experienced with GIT for source-code management.
• Advanced user of GitHub.
• Familiar with static code analysis tools, including GitHub Advanced Security and CodeQL.
• Basic experience with user interface design and adjusting approach to user interaction and feedback.
• Ability to adapt to feedback and changing requirements.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
• Strong self-awareness. Able to know one’s abilities, commit to due dates, and hold oneself accountable.

Work Authorization

AspenTech will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

The salary range for this role is $90,200.00 - $112,800.00. This range represents what we in good faith believe is the range possible for base compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors. This range may be modified in the future. This role is also eligible for bonus or variable incentive pay. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, charitable giveback day, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement benefits to eligible employees.