Senior Software Engineer

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 99,600 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride, and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for the design, delivery, support, and improvement of complex in-house software applications in a laboratory environment, in a variety of languages (primarily C# and WPF). They design and develop solutions, based on scientific test specifications and / or laboratory requirements, which acquire data from laboratory apparatus and provide intuitive user interfaces needed to accomplish complex scientific tasks. They perform coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting throughout the software development life cycle and they work with onsite laboratory staff to help diagnose and resolve problems in software / hardware interfaces.

• Leads development projects to provide new or enhanced functionality for internal and external customers external customers.
• Designs, 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 triage and 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.
• Oversees development of test data, system testing, and documentation for all phases of the software development life cycle.
• Performs quality assurance on applicable functionality.
• Documents and maintains software functionality. Reviews and makes changes to technical specifications and documentation.
• Troubleshoots, debugs and upgrades existing systems.
• Deploys programs and evaluates user feedback.
• Ensures software is updated with latest features.
• May oversee the 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.
• May assume a team lead role for the work group and may lead projects

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Computer Skills

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, genetics, status as a protected veteran, 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.

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