Senior Software Engineer with Hardware Interfacing (Hybrid)

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 99,600 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride, and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

The Senior Software Engineer (with hardware interfacing) is responsible for the design, delivery, support, and improvement of complex in-house software applications in a laboratory environment, in a variety of languages (primarily C# and WPF). They design and develop solutions, based on scientific test specifications and/or laboratory requirements, which acquire data from laboratory apparatus and provide intuitive user interfaces needed to accomplish complex scientific tasks. They perform coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting throughout the software development life cycle and they work with onsite laboratory staff to help diagnose and resolve problems in software/hardware interfaces.

This position will need to be on-site at the Farmingdale, NY facility as needed.

• Leads development projects to provide new or enhanced functionality for internal and external customers external customers.
• Designs, codes, tests and documents new systems or enhancements to existing systems and prepares the appropriate documentation.
• Applies the principles of software engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of computer software.
• Executes full software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Develops flowcharts, layouts, and documentation to identify requirements and solutions.
• Writes well-designed, testable code.
• Provides implementation and post-implementation triage and support of business software solutions by programming and/or configuring enhancements to new or packaged-based systems and applications.
• Produces specifications and determines operational feasibility.
• Integrates software components into a fully functional software system.
• Develops software verification plans and quality assurance procedures.
• Oversees development of test data, system testing, and documentation for all phases of the software development life cycle.
• Performs quality assurance on applicable functionality.
• Documents and maintains software functionality. Reviews and makes changes to technical specifications and documentation.
• Troubleshoots, debugs and upgrades existing systems.
• Deploys programs and evaluates user feedback.
• Ensures software is updated with latest features.
• May oversee the training of users in operating procedures for application.
• Complies with project plans and industry standards.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May assume a team lead role for the work group and may lead projects

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (Required)
• Solid understanding and experience designing, troubleshooting, interfacing software applications with low voltage electronic circuits (Required)
• Hands-on experience with Multi-Function DAQ (Data Acquisition) devices featuring multi-channel analog inputs/outputs and digital I/O. Experience includes signal conditioning, channel calibration, and developing software interfaces for data acquisition and analysis. (Preferred)
• 7+ years of experience, including 3+ years’ experience as a senior software engineer
• Expertise in at least one compiled language (Java, C, C#, etc.)
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, frameworks, and technologies
• Prior experience directly gathering and analyzing end user requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated software development experience in computational science, engineering, computer science, or applied math. (Required)
• Strong customer service orientation (Required)
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and as individual contributor (Required)
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills (Required)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills (Required)
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills (Requ