IT Development - Software Engineer I - Aurora, IL

Description Summary : Under general supervision, the Software Engineer (SE) is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions within the field of information technology. Essential Job Responsibilities: 1. Software Development o Designs, codes, tests, and debugs software applications based on specific requirements and specifications. o Develops efficient algorithms, data structures, and application architectures. 2. Requirements Analysis o Collaborates with stakeholders, business analysts, and project managers to gather and understand software requirements. o Translates these requirements into technical specifications and design documents. 3. Coding Implementation o Writes clean, modular, and efficient code using appropriate programming languages and frameworks. o Follows coding standards, best practices, and version control practices. 4. Testing and Quality Assurance o Conducts thorough testing of software components, including unit testing, integration testing, and system testing. o Identifies and fixes defects, ensuring software reliability and performance. 5. Deployment and Maintenance o Collaborates with DevOps teams to deploy and configure software applications in production environments. o Provides support and troubleshoots issues in live applications. o Performs software upgrades and maintenance tasks as required. 6. Collaboration and Communication o Collaborates with business analysts and integration engineers, to ensure smooth development processes. o Communicates project progress, challenges, and solutions effectively to stakeholders. 7. Documentation o Creates and maintains technical documentation, including design documents, and user manuals. o Ensures the documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible to relevant stakeholders. 8. Research and Learning o Stays up to date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in software engineering. o Continuously improves technical skills through self-learning, training, and attending conferences or workshops. 9. Problem Solving and Troubleshooting o Analyzes and resolves complex technical issues and challenges in software development. o Proactively identifies areas of improvement and suggests innovative solutions. Competencies: 1) Customer, 2) Focus Initiative, 3) Results Orientation, 4) Teamwork, 5) Technical Expertise and Usage Knowledge Areas Why choose Mitutoyo? Mitutoyo America Corporation is a leader in the field of precision measuring tools and instruments. We serve an important role in providing state-of-the-art measurement products to manufacturing companies throughout North America. We are the only full-line provider of Metrology solutions in North America that can satisfy every measurement challenge faced by our customers. Our benefits include: Competitive Salary package ($62K - $78K) Minimum 17 days PTO plus at least 10 paid holidays per year Shut down period at the end of the year Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance STD, LTD, Employee Assistance Program 401(k) Plan plus company match Tuition Reimbursement Service Recognition Company Vacation House in Florida Supervisory Responsibilities : This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment : Hybrid Environment (Office/Remote) Physical Demands: The person in this position occasionally needs to move about inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, etc. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Monday – Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM Travel: Less than 10% of travel is associated with this position. Required Education and Experience: A bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field. Master’s degree in computer science preferred. 1 - 2 years’ experience. Required Skills : HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Responsive design, Web API’s and RESTful Services, SQL, UI/UX, .NET Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Reports to: IT Development Manager