Senior Backend Dev R&D Engineer - REMOTE f/m

<p><b> Requisition #:</b> 15973 </p> <p> </p> <h2><b>Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement </b> </h2> <p> </p> <p>When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys. </p> <p> </p> <p><b>Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career.  </b></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b><span>Summary / Role Purpose</span></b></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>The Senior R&amp;D Engineer contributes to the development of software products and supporting systems. In this role, the Senior R&amp;D Engineer will be part of the PyAnsys Core team but will also work in close cooperation with various teams to facilitate the development of shared features and the usage of tools. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b><span>Key Duties and Responsibilities</span></b></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Performs development activities, including the design, implementation, maintenance, testing and documentation of software modules and sub-systems</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Learns and employs best practices</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Performs bug verification, release testing and beta support for assigned products. Research problems discovered by QA or product support and develops solutions</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Works under the close supervision of a development manager</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> </span></span></p> <p><span><span><b><span>Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience</span></b></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span>MS in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering or a Science discipline, with 5 years of experience</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Working experience in technical software development via academic, research or industry experience</span></span></span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Proficiency in several programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, C++, C#, Java, as well as back-end frameworks (Node.js, Django, etc.).</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Understanding of how to develop, use, and integrate with APIs using protocols such as REST, gRPC, etc.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Problem solving oriented</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> </span></span></p> <p><span><span><b><span>Preferred Qualifications and Skills</span></b></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Familiar with Open-Source practices and projects</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, etc.) and frameworks (React.js, Angular, Vue.js etc.), </span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Experience with database technologies, such as SQL, NoSQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Experience with containers, monitoring, logging, etc. </span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Knowledge of secure coding practices to protect the application from threats and vulnerabilities.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Basic knowledge with Finite Element simulation</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Knowledge with control version tool such as git</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Good communication and interpersonal skills</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential. We are ONE Ansys. We operate on three key components: the commitments to our stakeholders, the behaviors of how we work together, and the actions of how we deliver results. <b>Together as ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement. </b></p> <p>  </p> <p>Our Commitments: </p> <ul> <li>Amaze with innovative products and solutions</li> <li>Make our customers incredibly successful</li> <li>Act with integrity</li> <li>Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Our Values: </p> <ul> <li>Adaptability: Be open, welcome what's next</li> <li>Courage: Be courageous, move forward passionately</li> <li>Generosity: Be generous, share, listen, serve</li> <li>Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Our Actions: </p> <ul> <li>We commit to audacious goals</li> <li>We work seamlessly as a te