Senior Software Developer (desktop application)

Role Summary • The Lead Professional Band (LPB) Software developer has minimum 5 years of proven experience in developing PC based software applications. • Minimum 2 years of experience as team leader supporting product manager and/or scrum masters with preparation of execution plans. • Lead software developer is responsible for preparing design specifications to deliver product requirements defined by product management and product owner. • Lead and mentor Professional Band developers. • Collaborate, contribute, estimate and advise upper management and NPI teams for the definition of product development plans including research of technologies, budgets, and resource and tool requirements. • Take on frontline role in the handling of critical customer and business issues. • Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations. Essential Responsibilities • Be part of an agile development team that develops PC based applications for configuring Gateways and RTUs • Own and develop software modules for each requirement as part of every agile iteration schedule • Work collaboratively with software validation teams to support implementation of test automation framework to enhance test coverage • Identify and ensure requirements traceability to product specifications • Identify and report defects detected during peer to peer reviews and unit testing • Work in resolution and prioritization of reported defects and work with software validation team to facilitate timely closure • Record and report development status on a continuous basis through agile tools • Support resolution of field and customer issues for tier 3/4 cases • Familiarity with electrical utility substation protocols, configuration tools, networking, information technology, Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs). • Provide leadership by example and teamwork over multiple NPI project implementation and execution, as well as, all customer support and issues provided by team. • Lead design of complex software packages for the configuration and maintenance of Industrial Electronic Devices. • Ensure external/internal customer requirements (JIRA / Version 1) are logged, actionable as required and reported on a regular periodic basis. • Support GE Software Factory initiatives to enhance software development processes. • Assign and oversee development team during execution of NPI projects. • Mentor test team members by constructive feedback, sharing of best practices and experience, and bolstering support and providing backup to team members as required. • Work directly with other software development leads, business functional organizations and management to support all phases of New product Introduction (NPI) and Life Cycle Support (LCS) business activities and planning. • Be current and at the forefront of new technologies and strategies, examining opportunities for business improvement. Required Qualifications • Bachelors in STEM • 5 years of hands on experience in design, development and validation of PC software using using C#, Java, C++, Javascript • 2 years of experience with test-driven development. • 2 years of experience leading a team of software developers • Knowledge on UML for software design • Understanding of version/configuration control concepts and the need for accurate tracking of software updates and releases • Experience in XML including in knowledge of XML schemas • Strong understanding of SDLC process and Agile/XP • Capacity to listen, understand and synthesize end-user requirements in a multi-cultural environment and global teams operating in different time zones • Strong oral and written communication skills • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Desired Characteristics • Understanding of utility / SCADA communication protocols concepts, networking and interaction between Intelligent Electronic Devices will be an asset • Experience with industrial applications will be an asset • Organized ability to multi-task and stay organized • High energy, self-starter, with a proven track record in delivering results. • Establishes a sense of urgency to complete tasks in an efficient, timely and effective manner • Strong problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently • Prior experience in engineering, testing and instrumentation