Software Engineer, Senior

Watts Water Technologies - Fort Myers, FL

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Software Engineer works on assigned projects where the objectives may only be defined at a high level and where many components have no prior art.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Innovates, conceptualizes, plans, designs, analyzes and tests software focused on mobile and web IoT solutions for a multitude of products offered throughout Watts Water Technologies.
• Creates scalable, distributed services that run in residential and commercial and hybrid cloud infrastructures to optimize our product lines within the corporate IoT initiative.
• Designs and develops user interfaces with standardization and consistency over a range of product offerings.
• Defines software specifications by analyzing user requirements for system features and functionality.
• Creates software development process documentation to include architectural requirements, design, interface specifications and verification steps.
• Tests and debugs embedded and other software programs using but not limited to: Unit testing, manual black box testing, manual white box testing, automated testing methods and scripts and system simulation tools.
• Designs and codes software using but not limited to: Multiple programming languages, IDE’s focused on mobile/web application development, integration of third party and open source software.
• Creates and maintains programming and engineering details including project software specifications and project plans.
• Works closely with embedded software and hardware engineers, IT professionals and product management to develop integrated IoT solutions.
• Compiles and analyzes data; prepares information reports. Provides input into technical decisions.
• Provides project leadership within scope of position and accountabilities.
• Other duties as required.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related discipline.

MANAGEMENT:

No direct reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum seven years of relevant experience including commercial/enterprise software development and deploying IoT systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure considered a strong asset.
• Experience with server/database architecture.
• Experience with network/device communication protocols.
• Solid understanding of internet infrastructure and network programming.
• Working knowledge of management tools such as SharePoint and MS Project.
• Solid understanding of software development fundamentals including contemporary tools used for revision control, configuration management, continuous integration, automated testing, etc.
• Strong conceptual and visionary thinking.
• Ability to stay organized in a dynamic working environment.
• Passionate about learning new technologies and creating innovation solutions.
• Strong communication, both written and oral and the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of peers and audiences.
• Actively collaborates with engineers and peer teams, documents all activities.
• Ability to work effectively in a research environment using critical thinking skills and be decisive while working cooperatively with others.
• Self-directed and able to troubleshoot and solve problems independently as well as on a team.
• Data and network security.
• High knowledge of programing embedded microcontrollers (MCU).
• Experience with multiple IDEs with focus on IAR.
• Familiar with Arduino and Mbed.
• Good skills of automation and robotics programing.
• Data mining, machine learning and analytics.
• Wireless networking.
• Web/mobile UI/UX design.
• Intimate proficiency in C/C#/C++.
• IoT/IIoT.
• Data protocols.
• Firmware development.
• .Net development experience.
• May include up to 10% travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Works in an office/laboratory environment.
• Ability to move throughout the manufacturing and office areas.
• Alternates between sitting, standing, lifting of items and moving within the work area.
• Must be able to manipulate equipment used in performance of tasks.
• Other demands include but not limited to oral, written, and presentation/communications skills.

*WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work in office environment or Work in a manufacturing environment
• May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

*As required by the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)

EMPLOYEE CORE COMPETENCIES:

1. Collaborate Across Workgroup

2. Initiate Positive Change

3. Deliver High Quality Results

4. Focus on the Customer

5. Develops Self & Others

6. Accountability

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Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)