Software Engineer - Windows (MFC,VC++)

Position: Software Engineer - Windows

Reports to: Research and Development Manager Type: Permanent full time

Responsibilities:

      Oversee and perform the analysis of features, architecture, high level and detailed design, and the implementation of production-quality Windows applications for a market where reliability and ease of use is critical.

      Add functionality to existing systems while maintaining the integrity of the existing software architecture and user experience.

      Collaborate with Product Management and other team members to determine the requirements and feasibility of new applications and feature requests.

      Evaluate existing applications and identify areas for improvement.

      Initiate and oversee the evaluation and recommendation of tools, technologies, coding standards, and processes to ensure the highest quality outcomes.

      Unit testing and debugging of code before release to verification group.

      Ensure that issues found during in-house testing and by customers are resolved quickly and efficiently.

      Provide task estimates and status updates as required.

      Review and approve designs and code created by other Windows developers as required.

      Provide technical guidance and mentorship to more junior developers.

      Product release and version management.

      Provide input into the development of formal verification plans.

      Provide technical support to customer service staff and end users as required for escalated issues.

      Participate in assessment of staffing requirements, and in the interviewing and selection of new team members.

      Coordinate with management as required to assign tasks to Windows team members and contractors to meet project goals. Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

      Education: Bachelor of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related degree or diploma.

      Broad and extensive knowledge of the software development process and technologies with an agile mindset.

      Knowledge of software architecture and design patterns.

      Passionate about creating excellent products.

      Proven ability to drive projects and assignments to successful completion.

      Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

      Able to provide creative and sound solutions to problems.

      Able to evaluate solutions with a critical eye.

      Excellent interpersonal, oral and written English communication skills.

      Ability to work independently or closely with others. A team player.

Strong time management skills and able to work in a dynamic environment with multiple simultaneous assignments and priorities. 

      Proven ability to quickly learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.

      Committed to personal growth and development of new skills.

      Experience: minimum 5+ years of relevant software development with

experience in:

o   Large, complex software environments.

o   Object oriented design, C++ implementation and VC++

o  MFC UI design and development.

o    Usage of C++ STL. o C# in .NET Framework.

o    Knowledgeable in SQL with experience using one or more relational

database management systems.

o      Development for Microsoft Windows operating systems.

o     Complex, interactive graphing applications.

o     Web client/server and UI development.

o     Use of source code control tools such as SVN.

o         Use of software packaging and installation tools such as Inno Setup. o      Communications protocols including networking, serial and modem.