Software Engineer I

Kids for the Future; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Software Engineer I at TGW Systems Inc. in Grand Rapids is an entry-level engineer who designs, develops, tests, commissions, and provides ongoing support for TGW software solutions.

You will work with a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality implementations. Responsibilities include collaborating with developers and SMEs, writing C# and Java, executing tests, supporting onsite commissioning, and providing startup and on-call support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Some internship or hands-on work experience programming in an object-oriented environment.
• Travel up to 40% domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with developers and SMEs to deliver high quality, successful implementations that meet the customer’s expectations.
• Writes C# and Java code to meet functional and technical specifications.
• Executes unit and integration test plan.
• Participates in software functional tests using an equipment emulation model.
• Supports onsite commissioning of software solutions as needed.
• Provides start-up and post-implementation support for implemented solutions and participates in on-call rotation for 24/7 technical support.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

IDEs

OOP

Source control

Agile methods

Relational databases

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

• Location 3001 ORCHARD VISTA DR SE,STE 300,Grand Rapids, MI, 49546-7094,United States
• Employee Type Mod Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 40%

The Software Engineer I is an entry-level engineer who works with a team of Software Engineers todesign, develop, test, commission, and provide ongoing support of TGW software solutions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with developers and functional subject matter experts (SMEs) to deliver high quality, successful implementations that meet the customer’s expectations
• Writes C# and Java code to meet functional and technical specifications.
• Executes unit and integration test plan.
• Participates in software functional tests using an equipment emulation model.
• Supports onsite commissioning of software solutions as needed.
• Provides start-up and post-implementation support for implemented solutions and participates in on-call rotation for 24/7 technical support.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience: Some internship or hands-on work experience programming in an object-oriented environment.

Travel: Up to 40% domestic and international travel.

Skills & Abilities

• Experience with integrated development environment(s) (IDEs) such as Microsoft Visual Studio Eclipse, NetBeans, etc.
• Understanding of object-oriented design principles.
• Familiarity with source control, agile methods, and relational database application programming preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, internal and external.
• Robust knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain stationary at a desk for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to go to site frequently and move safely around industrial and/or warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Ability to operate computers, tablets, phones, and other electronic devices.
• Ability to communicate with others verbally and in writing, on a frequent basis.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to job site temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather in geographic region.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

This position may require work at TGW customer sites. TGW’s customers may require background checks before accessing their sites. Refusal to participate in a customer-required background check may result in a customer barring access and a subsequent reduction in work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TGW Systems Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.