Specialist Software Engineer

Belcan - Thousand Oaks, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Thousand Oaks, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Specialist Software Engineer role at Belcan involves designing, developing, and supporting Planisware-based applications, with a focus on algorithm design, validation, and troubleshooting. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment, utilizing Agile principles to deliver solutions that meet business requirements. The role emphasizes personal development and offers opportunities for advancement within a supportive work culture.

Responsibilities

• Support resource management team in various aspects of algorithm design, validation, output generation, quality review and troubleshooting.
• Design, develop, modify and support Planisware based applications using Planisware L1 configurations.
• Design and develop solution for new requirements for a PPM Tool using Planisware based on discussion with business users.
• Troubleshoot and investigate issues with existing functionality in various reporting platforms.
• Support the quality review and acceptance testing for various reporting tools currently in development.
• Validate design with business requirements to ensure completeness of the solution.
• Leverage best practices, disciplined approaches, and standards to solving technical problems.
• Perform ongoing monitoring, debug, optimization, and refinement.
• Apply standard methodologies and experience to build, develop and customize Planisware applications.
• Develop and maintain customizations for solution delivery utilizing Planisware and AWS platforms.
• Work closely with members of the Platform team, and cross-functionally with business and other IS partners using Agile principles.
• Work in a fast-paced changing environment, under pressure, balancing multiple assignments simultaneously.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Planisware Experience (as either a Planisware user or consultant).
• 2+ years of Planisware related consulting/configuration experience.
• Experience using, deploying, and/or supporting Planisware in a pharmaceutical or biotech company is desirable.
• Exposure to Planisware V6/V7 - Expertise in development involving Planisware objects like PLW Script, Reports, Workflows, Macros, Cost Tables, Curves, Alerts, Locks, Formulas, Attributes, IEF, Web Service and other connectors.
• Excellent knowledge of Planisware version upgrades, maintenance pack upgrades, deployment objects/processes, monitoring/troubleshooting Planisware services.
• Ability to work in highly collaborative, cross-functional environments.
• Experience in Software Engineering and Development.
• Strong learning agility, ability to pick up new technologies.
• Solid experience working with agile methodology & DevOps (Jenkins, JIRA, GitHub) frameworks with successful experience working in a collaborative team environment.
• A thorough understanding of web services, data modeling, and enterprise application integration concepts.
• Expertise with translating business requirements to technical requirements and recommend solutions.

Benefits

• Medical / Health Benefits with multiple plan options
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental and Vision / glasses / prescription contact lens and eye test options available
• On the job training / cross-training to develop and expand skills
• Tuition reimbursement available for relevant development opportunities
• Life Insurance, disability insurance, and voluntary life insurance for family members available
• Accident and critical illness insurance optional
• Scheduled performance reviews create opportunities for advancement and pay increases
• Referral Program compensates active employees for referring friends and former colleagues when the referral results in hiring the person.