Host Application Engineer

JBT Marel•Chalfont, PA

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

Design, implement, and test end-user mission-critical applications that meet design documents. Develop solutions for Microsoft Windows Server environment, using Microsoft Technologies, such as J Script, C#, and SQL Server. Interface with Web Services using SOAP / REST interfaces using XML/JSON data. Interface with SQL Server using .NET, ODBC, and ADO compliant database packages. Interacts with project managers and customers to gather and understand the requirements and deliverables for projects. Track project budget and schedule. Setup, configure, and maintain Windows Server and Windows Desktop environments for use in manufacturing production systems, as well as install company software on Windows operating systems. Work independently on tasks or collaborate with others on larger tasks. Demonstrate ability to be innovative and work as part of a multidisciplinary project team. Support / provide troubleshooting project implementations with customer. Learn new tools and processes. Travels, as needed, to customer sites.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (B. S.) in Computer Science or Engineering
Ability to communicate detailed technical information across the organization and tailor communication as needed to less technical personnel
Ability to write reports, and business correspondence
Ability to effectively present information, orally and written, and respond to questions from groups of managers, engineers and/or customers
Ability to follow standard software development life cycle
Ability to design, construct and test end-user applications that meet design documents
Ability to maintain or exceed compliance with standards
Ability to create and implement test plans
Ability to execute SQL stored procedures and gather data from SQL Server
Proficiency in SQL programming required
Knowledge of Object-Oriented programming and C#
Prior programming experience required
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to flowchart or otherwise document software procedures and procedure steps
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistics, fractions, percentages
Working knowledge of Windows Operating System
Good time management skills
Ability to set and maintain goals
Ability to interact with customers
Detail Oriented and willingness to speak up
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, etc.)
Ability to travel on short notice domestically and internationally, up to 25%, and maintain a valid passport
Must maintain a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of XML and/or JSON schema preferred
Prior Windows Server experience a plus
Experience with Web Development and Web Services a plus

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and test end-user mission-critical applications that meet design documents
Develop solutions for Microsoft Windows Server environment, using Microsoft Technologies, such as J Script, C#, and SQL Server
Interface with Web Services using SOAP / REST interfaces using XML/JSON data
Interface with SQL Server using .NET, ODBC, and ADO compliant database packages
Interacts with project managers and customers to gather and understand the requirements and deliverables for projects
Track project budget and schedule
Setup, configure, and maintain Windows Server and Windows Desktop environments for use in manufacturing production systems, as well as install company software on Windows operating systems
Work independently on tasks or collaborate with others on larger tasks
Demonstrate ability to be innovative and work as part of a multidisciplinary project team
Support / provide troubleshooting project implementations with customer
Learn new tools and processes
Travels, as needed, to customer sites