Senior Software Developer

Springs Window Fashions is hiring for a Senior Full Stack Software Developer based in Long Island City, NY for our Commercial Business Unit (Mecho)

This is an onsite role, remote work is not an option

Company Overview

Springs Window Fashions is a leader in the custom window treatment industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have 7,000 associates with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.  Our custom window treatments are available under the Bali, Graber, SunSetter and Mecho brands in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms, and showcased in large commercial buildings.

Our company has made significant investments to become a leader in product innovation.  As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating a “Best Experience” for our consumers, channel partners and associates.  We are bringing new innovations to the market at an accelerated pace and have a variety of offerings to consumers who want to improve their home décor.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Senior Full Stack Software Developer is a key part of the Product Development team supporting our world class SolarTrac® shade automation solutions.

As a member of this team, you will lead and collaborate on software development and support tasks including specification, technical design and development of application and service level, web-based, and cloud-based products. You will design and develop software-based tools for unit testing, UI testing, debugging and stress testing the software products.

You will help quantify and develop voice of the customer requirements to ensure our solutions are well targeted. As a Senior Developer, you will provide technical leadership and mentor junior developers on the team.

Job Responsibilities

• Technical leader in the development of software solutions comprehending and implementing various data and customer driven use case scenarios including innovative software-related challenges.
• Work closely with management in meeting departmental and business goals. Provide insight in planning the technical direction for projects/products, the department, and the business.
• Lead the design, development and product validation efforts associated with new or existing software driven product designs and/or modifications to existing products.
• Provide key technical insight in problem-solving and performing root-cause analysis.
• Produce and/or supervise production of professional engineering documentation including but not limited to engineering design and functional specifications, data sheets and engineering test specifications.
• Perform technical and professional engineering analysis (modeling, clarifying ambiguity, high quality data) to validate design reliability.
• Define, generate, and review project requirements. For example, test specifications, engineering specifications, design review assessments, schedules, budgets, etc.
• Investigate new or existing technologies that can be effectively applied within the markets served by the business.
• Analyze field failures and production-related concerns for root-cause analysis in order to improve product manufacturability and/or performance.
• Initiate and perform lab testing of competitive products highlighting differences, strengths and weaknesses.
• Work with management and legal counsel to help protect the company’s intellectual property.
• Develop and maintain budgets and schedules for the projects or phases of projects.
• Support Marketing and Communications in creation of literature supporting our products.
• May supervise and/or coordinate the work activities of subordinates.
• Serve as a role model and mentor for less experienced associates within the Engineering Department.

Education and Experience

• 8+ years of overall software development experience
• Back-End design experience with Delphi, C++, mySQL, Go, Visual Studio, Eclipse
• Front End GUI design experience a plus using HTML, CSS, React, Angular, JavaScript, jsNode, jQuery, AJAX
• Windows OS (all current versions)
• Linux OS (Ubuntu)
• Familiarity with security protocols (TLS, SSL, HTTPS)
• Familiarity with network protocols (TCP, SSH, UDP, CoAP, MQTT, SMTP, HTTP)
• Ability to create testing protocols and frameworks

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to lead and collaborate with Developers, Business Analysts, and QA testers
• Strong diagnostic skills and ability to research, troubleshoot, and logically determine solutions

How We Work to Deliver a Best Experience: Our Culture

• Our Core Value: We do the right thing, always
• Our Seven Cultural Behaviors
  • Empowerment - We trust our people.
  • Ownership - We take 100% responsibility for our roles actions, and results.
  • Leadership - We all lead by example and talk direct with respect (DWR).
  • One Team - We are One Springs Team.
  • Customer First - We consider our customers' needs before every decision.
  • Continuous Innovation - We are constantly learning, innovating, and improving.
  • Speed - We define priorities and operate with a sense of urgency and eligibility.