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About the role
This position in the Metering and Encoding team focuses on the development of software that runs embedded devices.
This position is responsible for developing embedded and application level software and SDKs, as well as developing, testing, and test software.
Responsibilities
Development of scalable, reliable, and cost-effective software solutions with an emphasis on quality, best-practice coding standards, and cost-effectiveness
Write both unit and integration tests, and develop automation tools for daily tasks
Help solving field reported issues quickly.
Build rapid technical prototypes for early customer validation of new technologies
Communicate regularly with stakeholders, project managers, scrum leaders on the progress of the scrum assignments.
Key skills
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering plus 5-8 years of experience in information technology solutions development and 2-3 years managing teams.
Must have strong embedded, test automation software development skills.
Must have the ability to provide solutions utilizing best practices for resilience, scalability and security.
Prior experience in telecom, IP networking, healthcare companies where device development is done.
Technical skills
7+ years of experience: Embedded software development, Test automation, SDK / API development.
Experience in C/C++/Python/Android/iOS development, Android/iOS development
Experience in software development using programming languages & tools/services like: Windows, Linux, Shell scripting, GitLab, Jira, Confluence
Experience in data analysis to identify trends and issues.
Strong knowledge on Unix/Linux OS, commands, shell scripting, python, JSON
Agile scrum experience in application development is required.
