Company Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
The Software Engineer, Advanced is responsible for the delivery and improvement of in-house software applications (primarily C# and some JavaScript & vbscript), including integration with primarily Microsoft & Oracle database platforms. Performs coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the software development life cycle.
- 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 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.
- Tests data and performs system testing.
- Performs quality assurance on applicable functionality.
- Documents and maintains software functionality.
- Troubleshoots, debugs, and upgrades existing systems.
- Collects and documents user feedback.
- Assists with 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.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in information technology,
- Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline required
- Experience: 4-7 years of related experience required
- Laboratory Experience: 1 - 2 years of related experience preferred
- Understanding of software engineering principles, frameworks, and technologies required
- 1+ years of experience with web technologies (including HTML, JavaScript, CSS) required
- 3+ years of experience with design, maintenance, and
- development with SQL / relational databases required
- 3+ years of experience building client-server applications, web applications, back-end services, and/or APIs required
- Expertise in at least one compiled language (Java, C, C#, etc.) required
- Expertise in at least one interpreted language (JavaScript, Python,
- PowerShell, etc.) required
- Understanding of software engineering principles, frameworks, and technologies required
- Prior experience directly gathering and analyzing end user requirements required
- Predictive analytics experience preferred
- Experience creating automated scripts and software preferred
- OR equivalent combination of education and experience (above) required
Additional Information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.
Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.