Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Location: Melbourne, FL Duration: 8 to 12 Months Hybrid: 2 days WFH and 3 days office

Purpose of the Job:

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of software solutions within a Windows environment. The ideal candidate will have technical expertise and experience in software architecture and development, with deep expertise in C, C++, and C#. This role requires hands-on experience interfacing with SCADA systems, working with Genisys, Modbus, Allen Bradley protocols, and integrating with PLCs in industrial automation settings as well as expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Define the software requirements specifications.
• Define software architecture, design and implement the code.
• Excellent familiarity and use of configuration management tools to create baselines, merge source file changes, and make formal software releases.
• Build and maintain interfaces between Windows-based applications and SCADA systems.
• Develop and maintain communication between SCADA systems and industry standard protocols such as Genisys, Modbus, UDP, TCP/IP, and Serial Communication.
• Integrate software with PLCs from various vendors (e.g. Allen-Bradley).
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define system requirements and ensure seamless integration.
• Making main technical choices for software development.
• Optimize and maintain legacy codebases written in C, C++, and C#/. Net.
• Conduct code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Document software architecture, design decisions, and integration of workflows.
• Apply Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles to contribute to robust software design.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers.
• Consistent achievement of Software Engineering targets (safety, scope, quality, schedule, budget, and technical performance) across Office application programs, project development, and product sustaining efforts.
• Adherence to department budget and utilization targets while on-time project staffing.
• Adherence to Software Engineering processes, including requirements management, traceability, defect tracking and source code management.
• Development and continued growth of competencies in C, C++, C#/.Net

Desirable:

• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
• 7+ years of experience in software development and architecture in a Windows environment.
• Proficiency in C, C++, C#/.Net technologies
• Strong experience with SCADA systems and industrial automation interfaces.
• In-depth knowledge of Modbus (RTU/TCP) communication protocols.
• Experience integrating with PLCs and industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools like JIRA/GIT/Clearcase) for source control and project tracking.
• Solid understanding of multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization.
• Experience with industrial communication standards (e.g., OPC UA/DA).
• Experience with GE Cimplicity SCADA systems.

Preferred:

• Experience with Web Gui/Full-stack development both front and back-end development.
• Experience with real-time and embedded development, FPGA experience, board bring-up, peripheral bring-up and low-level driver development.
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity best practices.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation tasks.
• Development in a Linux environment is a plus.
• Solid grasp of software design patterns and object-oriented principles.
• Exposure to AI frameworks or machine learning libraries.
• Demonstrated experience in developing software solutions involving GPS technologies
• Experience working with a client server architecture
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio development environment
• Experience with Microsoft SQL server database
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), and XAML.