Application Development Senior Analyst (FEA/Python/C++)

The Software Developer / Engineering Technologist will be a motivated individual to develop and deliver integrated FEA (Finite Element Analysis) software solutions to the customer in support of business needs. You will work in SDLC environment with a cross-functional, cross-continental group of engineers who are creating and refining links between tire design and vehicle performance. Typical activity will include developing new solutions to support Virtual tire development, adding new software functionality to existing tools, identifying, and fixing software issues, delivering service requests, providing incident coverage, and deploying software releases. The candidate will be part of a global software development team that implements IT solutions to support the tire design and manufacturing processes for three different technical centers globally.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop software applications to support key business functions for R&D. Coordinate, plan, and execute software deployments to production, test, and development platforms using documented procedures and tests.
• Troubleshoot and investigate. Develop solutions to problems involving causes that are not obvious. Respond to problems by diagnosing and correcting errors that do not have a known cause. Perform tasks necessary to ensure data integrity and system stability.
• Write and maintain all documentation supporting the primary area of responsibility. Apply knowledge of current technologies and methodologies with business subject matter to develop technical solutions. Confer with stakeholders to gain an understanding of the situation requiring intervention. Translate process into practice through the current Information Technology toolsets.
• Obtain advice from higher-level Information Technology associates when precedents are unclear. Participate actively in the software release process.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors’ degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Mechanical Engineering. In lieu of a degree, 4 years of relative experience.
• 3 or more years of experience in Information Technology
• Basic knowledge of the current Office Product Suite.
• Understanding of Business Process Area supported - Continued growth in understanding company culture and business practices
• professional programming experience in Python, modern C++, TCL/TK, preferably in Linux environment desired

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Experience in CAD, FEA, and simulation is a plus
• Experience with CI, code reviews, and Git
• Experience using LINUX/UNIX
• Demonstrated experience in the development and deployment of software applications using Python, modern C++, TCL/TK and Linux scripting.
• Experience with client-server application development, Java, and Rich Client Platform (RCP) in Eclipse is a plus
• Knowledge of one or both of the following technologies like VTK, and Qt would be nice to have.
• Knowledge of High-Performance Computing is an asset
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills.