Software Engineer: Cepheid

You will design, implement and maintain a desktop application software in Java ( and sometimes C++) using Windows XP/2000 (or Linux). You will be part of a software engineering team that develops software for commercial products, manufacturing test systems and in-house research. Your projects may involve GUI design, JDK, Swing, mathematical data analysis, data acquisition and storage, Ethernet and USB communications, and instrument control. At times, you will participate in cross-functional project teams with scientists and other engineers. You must work well in a team environments and work with customers on multiple levels (leadership and non-leadership). You will adhere to software development and source control processes.

• A BS in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent, a minimum of 5 years of working experience in the above-mentioned languages are required.
• Working experience in objected oriented design
• Demonstrated knowledge of automated testing (JUnit) and experience with test-driven development
• Experience in Gap Analysis of existing software to current and future designs
• Must have experience with source control systems such as VSS.
• Experience with developing and maintaining a Software Requirements Specification (SRS) and a Software Design Document (SDD).
• Ability to produce thorough documentation that meets regulatory/methodology requirements.
• Ability to understand the intricacies of the build and test process, to rapidly determine the sources of problems, and to get issues resolved promptly in a rapidly developing code base.
• Good communication and documentation skills are necessary.