Sr. Software Engineer

Snap-On Tools; Richfield Township (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Snap-On Tools is seeking an experienced software engineer located in Richfield, OH. The role involves designing and developing enterprise-level web applications using JAVA and the Spring Framework. Candidates should have a strong foundation in OOP concepts and extensive analytical skills.

The ideal applicant will have at least 5 years of experience in software engineering, coupled with excellent skills in communication and teamwork. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in software engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in J2EE / JAVA development.
• Thorough understanding of application design principles and multi-tier development practices.
• Excellent analytical and design skills at multiple product level.

Responsibilities

• Perform product design and implementation activities, including extensive research and analysis.
• Conduct unit testing and integration testing for functionality and limits.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior associates.

Skills

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

JAVA

Spring Framework

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS

JSON

XML

PostgreSQL

Agile-Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Maven

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

SNAP-ON BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (group within the RS&I Division-Repair Systems & Information; Snap-on Incorporated)

Location: Richfield, OH

Work Hrs: Monday - Friday; 8a - 5p

Performs moderately complex application design, systems analysis, and programming activities, which may require extensive research. Reports to an Application Engineering Manager or Sr. Technical Lead; may be an individual contributor recognized for specific technical expertise or act as project leader addressing a wide range of technical issues within a project(s). Candidate will have working experience developing enterprise level web applications, specifically single-page applications, using a combination of the Angular web framework and Spring Framework. (JAVA).

Responsibilities

• Performs moderately complex product design and implementation activities which may require extensive research and analysis; performs design, implementation and maintenance of moderately complex multiple product modules/sub-systems; Performs moderately complex bug verification, release testing and support for assigned products; researches problems discovered and develops solutions to the problems; conducts unit testing and integration testing for functionality and limits.
• Researches and understands the marketing requirements for a product, including target environment, performance criteria and competitive issues; suggests technical approaches to management on projects.
• As a project leader effectively handles all development activities of the project, (i.e., identifies resource requirements; manages multiple concurrent related activities, suspends and resumes activities as priorities shift, quantifies risk when contingency planning is needed)
• Provides technical leadership to the team by researching new technology or development tools; is current on activities within the department, company and industry
• Has greater interaction with clients; actively participates in presentations, technical demonstrations, etc.
• Provides training/instruction and technical mentoring to junior associates.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of OOP concepts and design patterns.
• Experience developing enterprise level web applications.
• Experience developing JAVA based web applications using the Spring Framework including TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS.
• Experience with JSON and XML, specifically in the role of data binding and data transfer.
• Working experience with three Tier UI component libraries such as PrimeNg is preferred.
• Working experience with SQL queries and PostgreSQL database is a plus.
• Working experience with Maven and Jenkins a plus.
• Able to balance multiple tasksand thrive in a fast-paced Agile-Scrum environment that is focused on quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science; Minimum 5 years’ experience in software engineering field*.
• Minimum 5 years experience in J2EE / JAVA development.
• Thorough understanding of accepted application design principles and multi-tier development practices.
• Thorough technical knowledge of industry standards with an emphasis on Web Services*.
• Basic understanding of Service Oriented Architecture; Practical experience desirable.
• Thorough technical knowledge of software development methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and design skills at multiple product level.
• Excellent skills in research and analysis, project planning and implementation.
• Strong understanding of entire development process, including specification, documentation and quality assurance.
• Basic awareness of business issues as they impact overall project plans.
• Recognized central point for technical issues across groups and products.
• Proven communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team leader, team member or individual contributor.
• Works well independently with reliability and integrity.