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The Director Software Product Development leads the software engineering team that builds our next generation Warehouse Optimization Suite. This role requires hands on management and direction of the product team, while working hand-in-hand with product management, data science, and customer engineering teams.

We are seeking a well-rounded, passionate engineering leader with an entrepreneurial drive and who is up-to-date with technology and software development best practices. The ideal candidate will have a commercial mindset and experience leading a team developing software for external sale. This position reports to the Chief Technology Officer.

Responsibilities

• Continuously improve and be an advocate for a high-quality software development process which improves cycle times, code quality, and consistency of delivery.
• Own agreed product roadmap commitments, staffing assignments, and resource estimates and be the voice of product engineering to senior leadership.
• Be a hands-on player leading oversight of the development process including establishing technical feasibility of product requirements, conducting design reviews, code reviews, etc.
• Have a commercial mindset in vetting architecture and guiding the design approach to ensure quality, maintainability, scalability, performance and usability.
• Mentor team member development both in technical and in leadership skills to help team members grow their careers and sustain a strong product development capability for Lucas.
• Develop relationships with customers and prospects to learn about their business challenges in support of on-going and future revenue opportunities.

Skills and Experience

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
• Experience within a software or tech company that sells products to external customers
• 10+ years of related software development experience, with 5 years in team leadership roles
• Mastery of significant portions of our technology stack including: OO programming languages (ideally .NET and Entity Framework), SQL databases (ideally SQL Server and MySQL), Angular (or any modern browser-based framework), no-SQL databases, Spring, Hibernate, JSON, XML, and HTML(5).
• Experience with micro-services architecture and distributed messaging-based design patterns
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead and develop teams
• Has an agile mindset, works well under deadlines, is self-motivated, and is driven by results
• Experience in building applications for the cloud or migrating applications to the cloud is a plus
• Understanding of the supply chain or distribution domain is a plus

If you are passionate about data and thoughtful to a fault about creating structure designed to scale, organize, optimize, retrieve and translate robust quantities of data for actionable insights, then this opportunity is perfect for you.

You will work closely with product development to understand business logic requirements and data flows and ensure applications are built with flexibility and extensibility (including for adaptation in the cloud) in mind. And, you will help to influence overarching data strategy.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop end to end scalable data applications and data pipelines
• Collaborate with new product development team to continuously look for ways to improve and enhance data reliability and performance (caching, indexing, etc…).
• Lead the development of data quality tools, frameworks, and processes to ensure accuracy, quality, completeness, and consistency of data.
• Become an expert on system architecture, functionality, and data flows as well as operations, processes and tools. Leverage business and application knowledge to create flexible and robust data solutions.
• Develop complex queries and scripts for business logic implementation using Microsoft SQL Server, Python, and .NET (Entity Framework).
• Streamline and provide escalation support for existing customer database implementations.
• Influence the overarching data strategy and vision for data pipelines and data products.
• Oversee and govern the expansion of existing data architecture and the optimization of data query performance via best practices.

Skills and Experience

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
• Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices
• Experience with both traditional relational databases (MS SQL required) as well as cloud-based offerings (such as Azure Synapse, Azure Databricks, and/or Snowflake)
• Experience leading and owning projects in a technical environment, enabling teams during the software development lifecycle
• Ideally 5 to 7 years of related experience designing data intensive applications, data engineering, and/or as a DBA
• Experience with real time or near real time data ingestion and analysis technologies
• Programming experience with .NET (C#), Python, Java, or Scala
• Comfort with NoSQL databases
• Has an agile mindset, works well under deadlines, is self-motivated, and is driven by results
• Experience in building applications for the cloud or migrating applications to the cloud
• Understanding of the supply chain or distribution domain is a plus
• Experience with modern microservice architecture (RabbitMQ) is a plus

If you’ve been working in the C# (.NET) ecosystem for at least 4 years, and you enjoy the excitement and responsibility of being part of a team that builds a commercial software product from the ground up, then Lucas Systems, Inc. has a great opportunity for you!

If you write clean, testable, elegant code while embracing the principles of Agile software design and DevOps, then we should talk. If you love new UI technology or mobile platforms, not because “everyone is doing it” but because it is based on rock-solid software design principles, then we think alike!

As part of the Product Development team, you will design and develop the next generation of Lucas’ software products and explore cutting edge technologies as part of ongoing R&D to expand the Lucas platform.

• Work with cross-functional team members to understand the functional and technical product requirements.
• Document and articulate the proposed design/implementation.
• Design and implement major functional components.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have experience that meets most of the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field with 5+ years of total experience.
• Minimum 4 years of C# software development with a team that built a commercial software product. (Combination of C#/Java/C++ with a desire to learn quickly also welcome)
• Hands on experience with Distributed Systems, Microservice-based architectures and building RESTful Web Services. Familiarity with Domain Driven Design is a plus.
• DevOps mentality. Experience with build/deploy tools.
• Dedicated mindset for automated testing and performance testing
• Hands on experience with relational database technologies like MySQL, Oracle, or MS SQL Server. Bonus points for Entity Framework.
• Familiarity with open source frameworks for DI, ORM, MVC/MVVM
• Understanding of modern browser-based JavaScript frameworks such as Angular (preferred), Backbone, Ember, React, or Knockout
• Bootstrap, HTML5 and CSS3
• Exposure to an Agile development environment
• Experience architecting and designing new features

• Bonus experience: Python, ELK, Machine Learning, Cloud, Agile

If you’ve been working in the C# (.NET) ecosystem for at least 7 years, and you enjoy the excitement and responsibility of being part of a team that builds a commercial software product from the ground up, then Lucas Systems, Inc. has a great opportunity for you!

If you write clean, testable, elegant code while embracing the principles of Agile software design and DevOps, then we should talk. If you love new UI technology or mobile platforms, not because “everyone is doing it” but because it is based on rock-solid software design principles, then we think alike!

As part of the Product Development team, you will design and develop the next generation of Lucas’ software products and explore cutting edge technologies as part of ongoing R&D to expand the Lucas platform.

• Work with cross-functional team members to understand the functional and technical product requirements.
• Document and articulate the proposed design/implementation.
• Design and implement major functional components.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have experience that meets most of the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field with 10+ years of total experience.
• Minimum 7 years of C# software development with a team that built a commercial software product. (Combination of C#/Java/C++ with a desire to learn quickly also welcome)
• Hands on experience with Distributed Systems, Microservice-based architectures and building RESTful Web Services. Familiarity with Domain Driven Design is a plus.
• DevOps mentality. Experience with build/deploy tools.
• Dedicated mindset for automated testing and performance testing
• Hands on experience with relational database technologies like MySQL, Oracle, or MS SQL Server. Bonus points for Entity Framework.
• Familiarity with open source frameworks for DI, ORM, MVC/MVVM
• Understanding of modern browser-based JavaScript frameworks such as Angular (preferred), Backbone, Ember, React, or Knockout
• Bootstrap, HTML5 and CSS3
• Exposure to an Agile development environment
• Experience architecting and designing new features

• Bonus experience: Python, ELK, Machine Learning, Cloud, Agile

Seasoned pros, as well as candidates meeting the minimum qualifications below, will be considered for our growing team

Would you like to collaborate with some of the brightest, most talented software engineers in Pittsburgh AND make a recognizable impact in a profitable, established and growing software solutions company? As a member of the Lucas Project Engineering Team, you could be doing just that!

At Lucas, you will be responsible for: designing, developing, documenting, and supporting major components of the next generation of Lucas’ software products. Technologies include software that runs on a variety of leading-edge mobile devices from Zebra, Bluebird, Unitech, Samsung, Etc.

The skilled Software Engineer will be involved, at varying degrees, in the following:

• Designing and developing software using MS Visual Studio and C#;
• Designing and developing database components and software modules for Lucas’ software products;
• Extending MS Windows services, IIS, and multi-threaded server and mobile client applications;
• Designing and developing host interfaces using various transfer methods (e.g., socket, XML, FTP, etc.);
• Debugging and tuning of applications using Visual Studio, Profiler, and various in-house tools;
• Assisting Lucas’ software services/support team with troubleshooting and developing fixes and enhancements for existing client deployments.

At the Senior Level:

• Working with Lucas Project Managers and customers to gather requirements as well as Product Managers to build a stronger product offering.
• Working directly with Lucas’ customers to gather requirements and design functional specifications to provide unique solutions that increase efficiency and solve operational challenges;
• Serving sometimes as the technical lead for customer projects, supervising other engineers to meet both internal and external expectations;
• Developing architecture diagrams and software specifications;
• Assisting in the creation of system specifications, systems installations and customer training;
• Coordinating and conducting user testing and training;
• Developing prototypes for R&D evaluation; and
• Evaluating new software tools.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline together with related practical software engineering experience is required.
• Object-oriented programming (preferably C#.NET) and database skills (preferably SQL Server).
• Experience with Visual Studio, MVC, Angular, Message Queues, and Mobile Applications preferred.
• Commitment to producing high quality, well-designed and flexible applications.
Solid troubleshooting, analytical, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Dedication to collaborative working style and desire to learn and adopt new technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally (up to 15% applicable for Tech Leads; not applicable for all Software Engineering roles though some travel expected for all).

Additional Valued Experience:

• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or other supply chain software solutions; systems that include mobile devices; Android development; microservices based software.

Lucas Systems, conveniently located at The Columbia Centre in Bracknell across the street from train and bus stations and a 5-minute walk from the new Lexicon centre, is looking to expand its global team. Seasoned pros, as well as mid-level candidates meeting the minimum qualifications below, will be considered for our growing team.

Would you like to immerse yourself in an environment working amongst a team of bright and talented software engineers, creating high quality solutions in a well-established and continually growing software company? As a member of the Lucas Project Engineering Team, you could be doing just that!

At Lucas, you will be responsible for: designing, developing, documenting, and supporting major components of customer project implementations as well as the next generation of Lucas’ software products. Technologies include software that runs on a variety of leading-edge mobile devices from Zebra, Bluebird, Unitech, Samsung, Etc.

Challenging work that will keep you interested:

The skilled Software Engineer will be involved, at varying degrees, in the following:

• Designing and developing software using MS Visual Studio, C#, .NET and UI technologies such Angular and HTML5;
• Designing and developing database components and software modules for Lucas’ software products;
• Extending MS Windows services, IIS, and multi-threaded server and mobile client applications;
• Designing and developing host interfaces using various transfer methods (e.g., socket, XML, FTP, JSON etc.);
• Debugging and tuning of applications using Visual Studio, Profiler, and various in-house tools;
• Assisting Lucas’ software services/support team with troubleshooting and developing fixes and enhancements for existing client deployments

At the Senior level:

• Working with Lucas Project Managers and customers to gather requirements as well as Product Managers to build a stronger product offering; working directly with Lucas’ customers to gather requirements and design functional specifications to provide unique solutions that increase efficiency and solve operational challenges;
• Serving sometimes as the technical lead for customer projects, supervising other engineers to meet both internal and external expectations;
• Developing architecture diagrams and software specifications;
• Assisting in the creation of system specifications, systems installations and customer training;
• Coordinating and conducting user testing and training;
• Developing prototypes for R&D evaluation; and
• Evaluating new software tools.

What skills you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline together with a minimum of 3+ years of related practical software engineering experience is required.
• Object-oriented programming (preferably C#.NET) and database skills (preferably SQL Server).
• Experience with Visual Studio, MVC, Angular, Message Queues, and Mobile Applications preferred.
• Commitment to producing high quality, well-designed and flexible applications.
• Solid troubleshooting, analytical, and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Dedication to collaborative working style and desire to learn and adopt new technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally (up to 15% applicable for Tech Leads).

Additional valued experience:

Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or other supply chain software solutions; systems that include mobile devices; Android development; microservices based software.

The Solution Consultant at Lucas Systems plays an integral role on our team by working directly with customers to identify opportunities to optimize their workflow and better engage their employees resulting in higher productivity, accuracy and service levels.

Working with our Sales team and our Lead Engineers, the Solution Consultant participates in sales discovery, creates a solution design, and develops the business case (ROI) to communicate the potential value and impact of the Lucas solution. They then work with the Commercial Software Project Managers and Lead Engineers to ensure the solution requirements and customer expectations are communicated and effectively addressed in the functional design and specifications of the solution. Post project execution, the Solution Consultant speaks to customer results and opportunities for internal and external continuous improvement.

Responsibilities
• Develops clear and differentiating value propositions by conducting an analysis of potential customer facilities and operations in support of the business development process.
• Works with potential customers to justify a project and helps develop a business case along with Return on Investment, and works with the customer’s sponsor through the internal project authorization processes.
• Defines key requirements of the solution and identifies scope of work.
• Develops operational process designs and workflows to address requirements.
• Supports functional development initiatives for the proposed solution.
• Continues to develop and share industry/domain expertise and business acumen.

Skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Able to develop creative and innovative solutions to problems.
• Works well under pressure, is self-motivated, and is driven by results. Places great emphasis on the customer experience.
• Ability to work across all levels of an organization.
• Effectively communicates and explains difficult issues while working to establish consensus and remove obstacles to attainment of set goals.
• Knows how to learn quickly and apply that learning to achieve desired outcomes.

Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline required.
• MBA or equivalent experience in business analysis preferred.
• Ideally 2 years of experience in support of Manufacturing or Warehousing / Distribution (preferred), Supply Chain Management, Logistics Operations, Logistics Process or Industrial Engineering and Implementation on operational, tactical and strategic level with a primary focus on distribution applications.

Willingness to travel 25-50% on a regular basis.