Host Application Engineer

JBT Marel•Chalfont, PA

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Host Application Engineer will design, implement, and test end-user mission-critical applications that meet design documents. This role involves developing solutions for Microsoft Windows Server environments using Microsoft Technologies such as J Script, C#, and SQL Server. The engineer will interface with Web Services using SOAP/REST interfaces with XML/JSON data, and with SQL Server using .NET, ODBC, and ADO compliant database packages. Key responsibilities include interacting with project managers and customers to gather requirements, tracking project budgets and schedules, and setting up, configuring, and maintaining Windows Server and Windows Desktop environments for manufacturing production systems. The position requires the ability to work independently or collaboratively, demonstrate innovation, support customer troubleshooting, and learn new tools and processes. Travel to customer sites is required as needed.

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.