Software Engineer - Global Industrial

Genuine Parts Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company in Birmingham, AL seeks a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and install software solutions, and to improve operations through systems analysis and policy recommendations. You will handle production support, code reviews, and unit testing, collaborating with senior developers to ensure quality, security, and scalable performance across applications.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years’ experience; on-site work with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of related experience.
• Experience designing, developing, and testing software solutions.
• Familiarity with client/server architectures and production support.

Responsibilities

• Manage trouble ticket resolution for multiple applications.
• Provide production support by troubleshooting, fixing, and migrating solutions.
• Use back-end and front-end scripting languages to optimize performance, scalability, and security.
• Develop, test, and review code per design specifications.
• Monitor and maintain application quality and performance.
• Assist with installation, configuration, and upgrades of software products.
• Participate in design and unit test plan reviews.
• Collaborate with peers and management for work reviews.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Software development

Unit testing

Systems analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Job description

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the Software Engineer II develops information systems by designing, developing, and installing software solutions, and testing. This position improves operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures.

JOB DUTIES

• Manages trouble ticket resolution for multiple applications.
• Provides production support of applications in production by troubleshooting issues, proposing solutions, developing and testing fixes, and migrating solutions with limited supervision.
• Uses back-end programming languages, as well as front-end script languages to optimize performance, scalability, and security.
• Codes programming logic for new or existing solutions software or applications following design specifications put in place by senior software development staff and leadership.
• Works on assignments with defined parameters where considerable judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making choices, recommendations, or decisions.
• Handles installation, configuration, development, workflow design, monitoring, and/or upgrade of assigned software products.
• Monitors quality and performance of applications through testing and maintenance. Maintains up-to-date records of issues with existing code.
• Develops and unit tests application programs as specified in Technical Designs and obtains code reviews, while ensuring that all programming standards and policies are adhered to.
• Offers more experienced system recommendations for defined business needs.
• Obtains Technical Designs and Unit Test plan reviews from Senior Application Developers and may perform Tech Designs and Unit Test plan reviews of other developers.
• Presents work for review and sign off by peers and/or management in his workgroup.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field and three (3) to five (5) years of related experience; or equivalent combination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Consistently applies fundamental knowledge of application configuration, maintenance and support.
• Intermediate knowledge of client/server networks.
• Proven ability to effectively troubleshoot program errors.
• General understanding of how technology supports the business.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.