Senior Software Developer

Job Summary

Sensata Insights delivers world-class, cloud-native solutions based on our industry-leading telematics and sensing devices with intelligent edge technology designed to solve real business problems in fleet, transportation/logistics, asset tracking, and automotive-related markets.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Antrim based team. In this role, you will be responsible for working within a cross-functional team to architect, develop, maintain and improve the Sensata cloud platform and deliver unique insights which provide high value to our end customers.

You will be responsible for the design and build software services for our mobile applications and Platform as a Service (PaaS) across all parts of the system including back end message processing, business logic, front end intuitive user interfaces, analytics, device management and mobile devices.

Job Description

General Responsibilities

• Leads the design, implementation and deployment of highly scalable microservices into the cloud.
• Leads the design, implementation and release of highly robust mobile applications.
• Utilizes a variety of languages and tools to integrate different systems.
• Leads all aspects of the software product life-cycle, from initial software requirements capture, architectural design, coding design, implementation, test and release.
• Collaborates with other team members to establish best practices and maintainable processes.
• Advocate a culture of high-quality software development.
• Promote positive disruption to challenge the status quo and encourage an environment of continuous improvement and learning.

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation.
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results.
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity.
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers.

Additional Job Description

Specific Responsibilities

• Build infrastructure as code for a cloud-based environment using container services.
• Design, code, unit test application features using Continuous Integration (CI).
• Work in an Agile and SCRUM based environment.
• Design and develop both front end and back-end components for our apps.
• Design and develop mobile apps.
• Work with engineering leaders and product owner to scope work and produce estimates.
• Leverage technology knowledge to advance product architecture & create technical designs.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years’ experience building great software using JavaScript (Ideally AngularJS), Java and ideally Kotlin.
• Web browser technologies, such as CSS3, HTML5 and AJAX and the principles of responsive design.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services AWS (EC2, S3, Kinesis, DynamoDB, Lambda).
• Implemented automated deployments using Elastic Beanstalk, Docker, Cloud Foundation, Ansible.
• Implemented RESTful/JSON web services.
• Understands agile methodologies, SCRUM, continuous integration (Jenkins), Tools such as GitHub, JIRA, Trello, Slack.
• A hands-on, “roll up the sleeves”, action-oriented approach coupled with a creative spirit.
• Must be impeccably honest and ethical, who is passionate, self-managed and results focused.

Any of the following will be an advantage:

• Ionic mobile app framework.
• Knowledge of Leaflet libraries.
• Knowledge of JavaScript charting libraries.
• Developed telematics, analytics or with mapping applications.
• Mobile applications development (iOS, Android, and Mobile Web)

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Sensata Technologies is committed to the provision of training, development and promotion opportunities.

Please note that all successful candidates must undergo a medical examination which includes a drugs test.