Software System Engineer I

Company Description

BEUMER  has operated in the North American market for more than 40 years and has completed over 160 airport baggage handling projects; with fully integrated design and manufacturing systems in the United States. We are a family owned intra-logistics leader where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We are proud of what our employees create each day. Integrity, Inspiration, Quality and Teamwork!

Job Description

General Responsibility

The Software System Engineer I position is a hands-on part of a New Jersey based software development team; requiring excellent technical, organizational and communication skills. You will be working on logistics projects for a wide range of large companies developing customer specific additions to our base software by providing sortation solutions for warehouses, distribution centers, postal facilities, and airports. This position offers the opportunity for substantial career development and will work closely with Engineering, Project Management, and Service.

Travel Required, up to 40% of the time for extended periods domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and implement software programs, as a full-stack developer, that solve complex issues                                                                                 
• Meet with customers to analyze business requirements and produce design documents
• Work within a team of software developers to plan and produce projects                                             
• Set-up and maintain the existing development, test, and production environments                          
• PC and Server setup and support for internal lab environments and external production environments, networking included                                              
• Develop interface programs across a wide range of communication protocols                                      
• Install and test software in on-site locations such as warehouses, airports, and distribution centers
• Create user documentation for software applications (Technical Writing)                                                               
• Eventual rotational Tier-2 on-call support for established projects & customers                                  
• Support the development of software test plans, and drive troubleshooting efforts for software bug fixing and quality control                                             
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines across projects                                                                    
• Ensure compliance with defined coding and architectural standards                                                         
• Provide ongoing status updates, planning input, and risk assessments for involved projects          
• Supporting the troubleshooting of running systems (remote or on-site)                                                 
• Build up technical knowledge including knowledge about BEUMER SW products                                
• Keep up-to-date with latest relevant technologies                                            
• May be assigned to special projects or required tasks, as needed

Qualifications

Requirements/Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering
• Basic programming skills                                              
• Proficiency with one or more object-oriented programming languages (C , C#, or Java)
• Ability to work and collaborate with a team in a professional manner                    
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills                                                          
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly                                       
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Must work well under pressure, sense of urgency and thoroughness
• Travel domestically and internationally, as required, up to 40% of the time for extended periods
• Professional, positive, and energetic attitude                     

Commitment Required: Ability to set and meet goals; sincere care for others; desire to win and to be part of a winning team

Additional Information

BEUMER is an innovative company, where every employee is part of the "family". Because our employees are our most important asset, here are some of benefits we currently offer full-time employees. And by the way, no waiting period, they start when you do:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with a generous match, because we care about your future
• Life Insurance is provided free for all employees
• Generous amount of paid time off

BEUMER is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.