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The purpose of our team is to architect, build and maintain a suite of data-driven applications. The technology stack integrates IoT, people, process, and product into an enterprise-wide solution relied upon to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. A real-time transactional, event-based, state-based, and time-series data mesh will be offered through interactive visual representations; where actions may be taken to proactively influence a current state’s impact on manufacturing quality, efficiency and on-time performance.

The candidate will play a key role in evolution of our enterprise-wide solution. Following an Agile Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Component-Based Designs are implemented in Ignition-based-Jython, T-SQL, MQL, Telit IoT transaction manager, and programmable logic controllers.

This position is focused heavily on systems architecture, requiring a deep understanding of software design principles, extensive experience in system dynamics, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into robust technical solutions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE

• Agile software design through sysML: use case, activity, sequence, block, and data object models, and mockups

• Lead team collaboration events to identify core purpose, architecture, data requirements, and reusable scope, prior to software construction

• Provide technical guidance to development team, review design documents, and ensure adherence to best practices and design standards

• Create prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate design decisions and showcase potential solutions

• Design, refactor, and maintain configurable solutions that bring value to multiple sites, and customization is parameterized outside of the base code

• Deep understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, microservices architecture, and distributed systems

• Coordinate implementation, system validation, business acceptance and synchronize lessons learned and system improvements between sites

• Measure ongoing business impact and performance through built-in execution statistics

• Validate factory knowledge reports and underlying data quality

• Recommend new applications and platforms

• The role consists of both production support and project development

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or related field.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in architecting systems, creating and implementing design plans

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience leading a team of developers, delegating tasks, coordinating deliverables

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience working with process engineers/business analysts to translate functional requirements into technical requirements and making architectural decisions

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience with overseeing projects

• Minimum 5 years of experience in conducting code reviews

• Competent with T-SQL and database theory and structures

• Foundational knowledge in networking and client-server transactions

• Broad contemporary understanding of information technologies and trends

• Familiar with design by contract and defensive programming techniques, error handling, testing and N-tier architectures

• Experience with object-oriented design principles and design patterns, data models and ability to relate entities to the manufacturing business domain

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $64.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kalamazoo,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.