Position : Software Engineer
Location : Champaign, IL or Midland, MI depending upon candidate preference
Duration : Multi Year Project
Interview Mode : Phone and Skype
Visa : Green Card and US Citizens only.
Key Skills/Technologies: Single Page Application Experience (Bootstrap, Knockout, Durandal, etc.), Javascript, Visual Studio
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and develop software solutions that will be used by HTRI[
High Throughput Research and Informatics] customers
Interact directly with customers to help understand and document their application requirements.
Troubleshoot hardware/software problems occurring in automated lab equipment systems and within the PC and server based infrastructure.
Develop, test and maintain VB.Net and C# applications for instrument control, data collection and analysis.
Train and assist end-users in the use of developed and purchased software tools
QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of practical experience in software design and implementation using Microsoft Visual Studio, VB.Net, C# .Net, JavaScript, SQL, XML and hands on experience in Hot Towel SPA Frameworks (Single Page Application) Durandal, Knockout and Breeze
Experience developing Graphical User Interfaces on the Windows Platform
Experience in database development, design and data entity modeling
Ability to work in a dynamic environment where frequent change from customers is commonplace
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work in a self-directed team environment
Experience in or the ability to learn concepts related to the area of laboratory information management, instrument control, numerical recipes and/or data analysis.
Experience in Scrum and other Agile Software Development methodologies is helpful
Knowledge of the C/C++ programming language is helpful but not required
Experience in data visualization or data analysis using Matlab, Miner3D, and Tableau, Excel or similar tools is also helpful
A background in the area of physical sciences or analytical sciences is helpful but not required
Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Computer Science is required
