Software Engineer, Level 1

Daikin Comfort; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Comfort is looking for a Software Engineer in Waller, Texas, to enhance manufacturing capabilities using software and systems technologies, such as Python, Django, SQL, and JavaScript. The candidate will analyze requirements, develop applications, and interact with QA professionals to ensure high-quality software solutions. This entry-level position requires a BS in Computer Science or related field, and offers opportunities for creativity and growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in software engineering.
• Experience with software applications design tools and languages.
• Basic understanding of testing, coding, and debugging procedures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and develop software applications.
• Support and install software applications and operating systems.
• Fix defects found in QA processes.
• Prepare user and design documentation.
• Troubleshoot production issues.

Skills

Python

Django

SQL

ES6/JavaScript

jQuery

Angular

PHP

C#

Analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

BS Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

The Software Engineer is focused on enhancing our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing capabilities using software and systems technologies, including Python, Django, SQL, ES6/JavaScript, jQuery, Angular, PHP, C#, and others. Duties include improving our shop floor Assembly Management System by adding new features and extending capabilities to IoT usage across the factory floor, providing data to the Enterprise to drive quality, productivity, and profitability improvements. A key emphasis is on using test‑driven development methodologies to ensure superior code quality and maintainability. The role requires a high degree of creativity and design expertise, turning problem descriptions into appropriate, maintainable designs and coded implementation.

Position Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements, design, modify, develop, write and implement software applications
• Support and/or install software applications/operating systems
• Create new or add enhancements to existing systems/software designs to fulfill requirements
• Develop software code in various programming languages, as needed, to implement systems to fulfill requirements
• Perform developer testing of code to ensure high quality levels
• Interact with Quality Assurance (QA) professionals to augment test plan ideas and coverage through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification; troubleshoot problems found in testing
• Fix defects (bugs) found in QA processes
• Prepare user and internal design documentation as needed
• Troubleshoot problems found in deployed production use, as needed; recommend redesigns as appropriate
• Participate in additional projects and activities to support business needs

Nature and Scope

• Entry: Applies basic foundation of a function’s principles, theories and concepts to assignments of limited scope; utilizes professional concepts and theoretical knowledge acquired through specialized training, education or previous experience
• Exercises independent judgment within defined parameters
• Develops expertise and practical knowledge of applications within business environment
• Acts as team member by providing information, analysis and recommendations in support of team
• Collaborates with peers
• Typically partners and interacts with high‑level individual contributors
• Support projects requiring software applications development

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience or understanding of software applications design tools & languages
• Understanding of design for software applications running on multiple platform types
• Understanding of basic testing, coding, & debugging procedures
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Effective collaboration skills, ability to establish positive work relationships

Experience

0‑2 years of experience.

Education

• BS Computer Science, other Engineering degree or equivalent experience

People management responsibilities: None.

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. Typical office environment. May travel on occasion.

Reports To

• Manager or team leader

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.