Lead Software Engineer

Ecolab•Naperville, IL

1d•$120,500 - $180,700•Onsite

About The Position

Lead software development projects through the phase gate process. Leads requirements gathering efforts of the software team to ensure that customer and divisional needs are met. Manages interactions between team & stakeholders to ensure seamless project integration. Writes code to address challenging aspects of the project. Writes the standard documentation used to translate project needs into software design specifications. Assists in creating overall architecture for various software systems. Corrects challenging defects found through QA software testing and systems testing. Supports field test personnel after development with issues not addressed by software engineers in lower levels. Often coaches and advises other engineers. May overseas external contractors and consultants. Assists in defining the process by which software is designed and developed. Activities ensure that software development projects progress properly, and result in quality software that meets customer and divisional expectations. What you will do Architects, designs and helps different team members to deliver digital solutions Acts as a technical expert for an Azure cloud solution Develops applications using C#, .NET, JavaScript, and the Microsoft suite of technologies. Participates in software development on daily basis. Collaborates with peer senior and junior developers in the team Develops within & leverages integration technologies, Azure IOT hub, service bus etc. Translates technical requirements into application code and modules Recognizes synergies & functionality across multiple technologies, and leverages them appropriately Reviews and analyzes business requirements and provide technical feasibility and estimates Creates technical documents for software products using Visio, PowerPoint, Word and other MS Office applications. Participates in all the Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning and Estimation, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews and Sprint Retrospectives Makes modifications to existing applications and modules in accordance with written user stories Unit tests and works closely with the QA/Testing team Troubleshoots and resolves issues in a timely fashion, communicating updates as determined until issue is resolved Works closely with the team to help identify root cause and implements solutions to reduce recurring defects and issues Takes part in code reviews with/of peer colleagues Works with other team members to maintain a standard release plan, including code check in processes & solution management

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience
8 years’ experience working in an IT environment
3 years’ experience as a technical lead
5 years’ experience as a software developer or senior developer
5 years’ experience as a software developer using the following languages/frameworks: C#, .NET
2 years’ experience in Microsoft Azure.
2 years’ experience using Microsoft Azure Dev Ops
5 years’ experience using Microsoft Visual Studio
2 years’ experience using a relational database (e.g. Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, etc.)
1 year experience using Azure Cosmos DB or a NoSQL database
Demonstrated project experience regarding estimates, planning and deliverables with a high degree of accountability
Proven ability working with business, engineering and R&D teams to translate needs to Application Development teams
Excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience working in a multi-technology environment is a plus
Experience working in a methodical and structured manner
Experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure Applications, Azure Functions and/or Azure Microservices
Experience developing mobile solutions
Experience with SPA (Single Page Applications) using Angular and client-side JavaScript frameworks.
Experience with Jasmine and Karma for Angular.
Experience with Azure Data Factory and/or Azure Data Bricks
Strong knowledge of a variety of software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum) and an understanding as to when each of these approaches is most suitable
Excellent communication skills: presentation, written, and oral.
Strong interpersonal skills to successfully partnership with software vendors, outsourcing partners and internal business and IT associates.
Must be able to perform as an effective member in a team-oriented environment, maintain a positive attitude, and achieve desired results while working with minimal supervision
Enthusiasm for learning new skills and technologies, and passion for conveying knowledge
Excellent organization skills
Prior experience working with global development teams
Experience in IoT environments

Responsibilities

Lead software development projects through the phase gate process.
Leads requirements gathering efforts of the software team to ensure that customer and divisional needs are met.
Manages interactions between team & stakeholders to ensure seamless project integration.
Writes code to address challenging aspects of the project.
Writes the standard documentation used to translate project needs into software design specifications.
Assists in creating overall architecture for various software systems.
Corrects challenging defects found through QA software testing and systems testing.
Supports field test personnel after development with issues not addressed by software engineers in lower levels.
Coaches and advises other engineers.
Oversees external contractors and consultants.
Assists in defining the process by which software is designed and developed.
Architects, designs and helps different team members to deliver digital solutions.
Acts as a technical expert for an Azure cloud solution.
Develops applications using C#, .NET, JavaScript, and the Microsoft suite of technologies.
Participates in software development on daily basis.
Collaborates with peer senior and junior developers in the team.
Develops within & leverages integration technologies, Azure IOT hub, service bus etc.
Translates technical requirements into application code and modules.
Recognizes synergies & functionality across multiple technologies, and leverages them appropriately.
Reviews and analyzes business requirements and provide technical feasibility and estimates.
Creates technical documents for software products using Visio, PowerPoint, Word and other MS Office applications.
Participates in all the Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning and Estimation, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews and Sprint Retrospectives.
Makes modifications to existing applications and modules in accordance with written user stories.
Unit tests and works closely with the QA/Testing team.
Troubleshoots and resolves issues in a timely fashion, communicating updates as determined until issue is resolved.
Works closely with the team to help identify root cause and implements solutions to reduce recurring defects and issues.
Takes part in code reviews with/of peer colleagues.
Works with other team members to maintain a standard release plan, including code check in processes & solution management.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
accident insurance
critical illness insurance
hospital indemnity insurance
auto insurance
home insurance
pet insurance
identity theft protection
short-term and long-term disability
401k
pension plans
retirement health care benefits
short-term incentives
vacation (12 days)
holidays
parental leave
employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates)
discount on day care services and caregiver services
adoption assistance
group legal services
employee assistance program
employee discount program
education assistance program
on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations