Software Application Engineer

About the role

This role is responsible for designing, developing, testing and maintaining software applications that meet specific user needs or business requirements. It also plans, executes and monitors software development projects so they are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards, while identifying and mitigating project risks. The position is based in Ness Ziona, Israel, on a full-time schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee software application development projects and the team of junior developers, allocating resources and defining detailed plans.
• Provide technical support for applications involving complex high-performance computing systems.
• Define and document product requirements, user stories and epics, working with the agile team on the product backlog.
• Lead multiple project teams of software application engineers and internal and outsourced partners through design, analysis, coding, testing and integration.
• Manage relationships with development partners and review designs and project activities against guidelines and standards.
• Share domain expertise and leadership across cross-organization projects and programs, drive the integration of new technologies, and mentor less experienced staff.

Required profile

• Four-year or graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field, or commensurate experience and demonstrated competence.
• Typically 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in applications engineering, programming or a related field.
• Preferred certifications in programming languages such as Java, C++, Python or JavaScript.

Required skills

• Agile methodology and DevOps
• Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, microservices and scalability
• Full stack development, API design and automation
• Java, JavaScript, Python, SQL, Angular and React.js