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We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Position Overview

As a Staff (Senior/Project) Software Engineer at Rockwell Automation, you will work on FactoryTalk Optix, industry-leading visualization software, known for its innovation and usability. FactoryTalk Optix is software that allows users to design applications to control the production process in a variety of environments.

You will be a key player in subsystem design, implementation, and testing. You will play an active role in all the stages of the development lifecycle and support your team throughout the process. You will also help ensure that developed products meet requirements and are within total quality management standards. You will collaborate with multiple global teams. You will also perform intermediate-level software testing tasks including test development, planning, scheduling, and execution.

When you join our software development group, you become part of a team that believes in knowledge sharing and collaboration and that is committed to using reliable and well-thought-out engineering and software development practices (such as Agile/SCRUM and SAFe) and technology to overcome any challenge.

We are looking for someone who will utilize a diverse set of technical backgrounds and opinions by fostering a team-oriented environment and the use of open and direct communications, integrity, and respect. You will also seek knowledge of new developments in the software engineering, computer engineering, and test automation fields and will identify and pursue career development opportunities.

You will report to a Software Engineering Manager.

Your Responsibilities:Collect, contribute to and document requirements for a feature and its components, ensuring the information required to develop software and corresponding test cases are contained in the specificationsDevelop new subsystem designs or contribute to existing ones ensuring they meet the established requirementsImplement and document code that meets the requirements of the software designDevelop and execute detailed unit test plans; report, analyze, debug and correct anomaliesParticipate in reviews of documents, designs, code, test cases and user documentationEstimate, plans, develop, and execute test suites, test cases and automated tests to ensure appropriate functional test coverage is attainedEnsure documented test cases and specifications validate documented software requirementsPerform product testing, reporting on problems encountered and documenting test results for follow-upDetermine the origin and cause of anomalies identifiedBuild relationships and interact with peers to ensure assigned tasks are prioritizedInitiate or contribute to software development capability improvements in software development practices, development tools, and test automationPerform research and explore new avenues to solve challenges by utilizing the latest technologies and standardsCommunicate and convey design concepts, both verbally and in writingWork with complex control system conceptsMentor other engineers on the team

The Essentials - You Will Have:Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experienceLegal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:Typically requires 12+ years or relevant technical experienceDegree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalentExperience in a software product development environmentExperience with C++ programming language and Qt frameworkExperience with C# programming language and .NET frameworkExperience with TypeScript and ReactProven application of data structures and algorithmsProven application of object-oriented designProven application of design patternsProven understanding of GUI development toolsProven understanding of databasesAgile software development using ScrumBasic knowledge of software test methodologiesDirect experience with the Industrial Automation IndustryUnderstanding of architecting modular softwareExperience with scaling and performance toolsExperience with automated test toolsExperience testing integrated software productsExperience collaborating with local and global technical development teams

What We Offer:Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision401kPaid Time offParental and Caregiver LeaveFlexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal lifeTo learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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