Senior Software Engineer

Overview

On Site
$55-$80 per hour
Full Time

Skills

Software development methodology
Firmware development
Problem solving
Design patterns
Data processing
Software development
System integration
Scientific research
User stories
Computer science
C#
Version control
Software architecture
TCP/IP
SAFE
IMPACT
Biology
Computer hardware
Communication
WPF
XAML
User experience
Design
Testing
Graphical user interface
Algorithms
Data
Mentorship
FOCUS
.NET
Internet Explorer
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
GitHub
Continuous integration
Optimization
Agile
Scrum
Chemistry
Science
Innovation
Network
Embedded systems
Recruiting
Law
Interviewing

Job Details

Description:
Here, we do important work like helping customers in finding cures for cancer protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Our work has real-world impact and we support each other in achieving career goals.
We are searching for a skilled Software Engineer to be a key contributor crafting the software for new scientific instrument to aid ground breaking scientists. As part of an innovative software team that develops software that controls a laboratory instrument and allows the scientist full interaction with instrument features. We work closely with both the biology hardware and firmware engineering teams supporting and developing new instruments. You will architect and implement sophisticated solutions within a full stack environment from serial port communication to UWP/WPF/XAML UX implementation.

The Day-to-Day
You have well-practiced problem-solving skills to craft solutions for new and existing codebases. You will work within and implement design patterns to ensure the code is maximally extensible to future use while being maximally closed to changes. You will explore architect implement and test new high speed and high bandwidth data processing software systems business logic UX controls and hardware control. You will be encouraged to help refactor work recently done and help your team do the same.
*Architect and implement features within a mostly-new code base to build and extend functionality
*Develop a novel UX implementing the design provided by an internal team
*Perform all phases of software development including design implementation testing integration maintenance of software for the team's instruments
*Development and support of GUI analysis communications and instrument control software
*Integration of algorithms mathematical functions for identification and quantification of data collected by instruments
*Coordinate with laboratory engineers to translate scientific research needs into instrument user stories and requirements
*Mentoring of more junior developers

Minimum Qualifications
*Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science Bioengineering with software focus similar education or equivalent experience may be considered
*7 years of C#.NET experience pay rate commensurate with experience
*Knowledge of current software development methodologies
*Experience using source control ie Azure Repos Azure DevOps GitHub and CI
*Passion for software architecture and mentoring other developers
*Interest in low level communication like TCP/IP
*Interest in algorithm optimization with high speed data processing
Preferred Qualifications
*Experience developing high speed and high bandwidth data processing software systems
*Extensive experience in desktop application architecture design
*Experience mentoring more junior developers
*Experience in an Agile Scrum development process
*Experience in UWP/WPF/XAML development
*College coursework in biology chemistry or fluidics

Skills:
C#
WPF
UWP
7 years of C#.NET experience

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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