As the Lead Data Scientist at Lucas Systems, you are at the forefront of innovation. Always challenging the status quo, your team is discovering new techniques to capture and transform data to inform, optimize and disrupt a rapidly changing and expanding industry. Our cross-functional team of experts know the only constant is change…and that excites them!

You enjoy the role of a data scientist and visionary. You’re experienced in setting strategy, have built and developed a team of practitioners, and you appreciate the rigor of hands-on execution as your team matures. You are passionate about uncovering treasure troves of information hidden in vast amounts of data. And, your ultimate satisfaction comes from knowing you’ve helped your customer make smarter decisions.

As a member of Lucas’ Product Development Group, you will lead a smaller but growing machine learning team and work in collaboration with some of the brightest, most talented software engineers in Pittsburgh. You’ll enjoy knowing that your team is making a recognizable impact to the growth of a profitable, established but entrepreneurial, software solutions company. Primary focus will be in applying data mining techniques, doing statistical analysis, and building high quality prediction systems integrated with our suite of products which will include predictive analytics. You’ll help define a roadmap of use cases and applications of this data that can be productized for the market as part of the entire Lucas platform and experience.

The Lead Data Scientist will be responsible for:

• Building, leading, and mentoring a small but growing team of data scientists who use analytic methods and tools to explore and create high quality solutions that can be incorporated into Lucas products or spawn new products.
• Hands-on development of algorithms, writing scripts, building predictive analytics, using automation, applying machine learning, and using the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn sets of disparate data points into objective answers to help Lucas’ customers make informed decisions.
• Building scalable and reusable data science components, maintaining and evolving models, and tracking overall performance.
• Actively engaging with domain experts and customers to understand the challenges that exist within the Supply Chain/Warehousing and Distribution space.
• Working with product development team members to bring high integrity, analytic solutions that align with organizational and revenue goals to market.
• Being the resident advisor to cross-functional teams with regard to analysis, insights and statistical methodologies. Clearly articulating the same to a wider audience as well (e.g., presenting at trade shows, writing white papers and blogs, etc.).

Requirements:

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Mathematics / Statistics or equivalent in a related, quantitative field.
• Ideally, 7+ years of production level experience in developing deep learning algorithms and technologies along with 2+ years in a lead / supervisory role.
• Proven experience setting vision and strategy while building and developing a high-performing team.
• Inspires a culture of innovation by staying up-to-date on trends and developments in deep learning.
• Strong Python programming experience.
• Experience with at least one major deep learning framework (TensorFlow, Caffe, Theano, Torch, CNTK, MxNet).
• Strong knowledge of deep learning theory (CNNs, RNNs, LSTMs, etc.).
• Strong Python programming experience.
• Hands on experience with statistical modeling and machine learning software (SAS, SPSS, Python statistical and ML libraries, R, etc.).
• Experience with containerized solutions (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Experience with database technologies and modeling (e.g. SQL, no-SQL, graph databases).
• Proven ability to work both independently and in team-based environment.
• Experience with cloud-based solutions (preferably Azure and/or AWS).
• Biased toward action. Do what it takes to ramp up and solve problems quickly. Ability to synthesize large amounts of data to make informed decisions and act on them.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex ideas to various groups.
• Commitment to producing high quality, well-designed and flexible solutions.

• Additional programming languages.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or other supply chain software solutions.
• Experience with FoundationDB or other tools for time series data
• Experience with customer interaction to discuss requirements and use cases.

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.

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 Service Oriented 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
• 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

Bonus experience: Python, ELK, Machine Learning, Cloud

If you’ve been working on user interfaces for at least 10 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, 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. The UI/UX Developer will be responsible for conducting user research, creating wireframes and designs, implementing the solution, and ultimately aligning user behavior to actions that drive results.

• Create concepts, wireframes, and mockups that lead to common, intuitive user experiences.
• Design and create mockups and user stories for a wide range of devices including mobile.
• Strategically design and implement new features and major functionality based on user stories and behavior.
• Work with team members to understand the functional and technical product requirements.
• Document and articulate the proposed design/implementation.
• Focus on designing and building web-based UIs but will have the opportunity for full stack development.

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
• Minimum 10 years as a UI/UX Developer
• Minimum 5 years of modern, web-based UI development using JavaScript frameworks such as Angular (preferred), Backbone, Ember or Knockout
• Minimum 5 years of HTML5 and CSS3
• Hands on experience with Bootstrap or Material Design
• Hands on experience with Service Oriented Architectures and RESTful Web Services
• Dedicated mindset for unit testing, automated testing, and performance testing
• Understanding of relational database technologies like MySQL, Oracle, or MS SQL Server
• Nice to have: Exposure to Machine Learning applications, Experience with C#, Python, Java, or C++, and a strong desire to learn

Lucas Systems, Inc. has a great career opportunity for a Software Services Engineer who is fluent in Spanish and English. The Software Services Engineer will be responsible for maintaining existing client solutions, deploying software directly to client environments, and providing client communication throughout the lifecycle of the product. Additionally, the Software Services Engineer will have the opportunity to design, develop, and manage software enhancement projects.

Position Description

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on existing and legacy technologies
• Manage customer relationships through regular communication.
• Identify and react to complex production issues and provide timely and effective resolution
• Conduct debugging and analysis of existing software
• Develop software patches to address identified issues
• Identify and resolve 3rd party hardware issues such as printers, wireless accessories, smartphones, tablets and ruggedized handheld devices
• Design, quote, develop and deliver product enhancements
• Provide database maintenance and optimization for client production environments
• Serve as an after-hours technical resource to identify and address emergency production system issues
• Work closely with other internal teams through all aspect of the client project lifecycle
• Configure and maintain developments/tests environments.
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Assist QA team with integration and regression testing

Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other technical degree and/or equivalent experience is preferable
• Fluent in Spanish and English
  
• Ideally, some practical work experience in writing and debugging stored procedures in SQL and developing in Visual Basic and C#.Net (or other OOP language)
• Good understanding of SQL Server 2005/2008/2012 maintenance and administration
• Knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to convey complex technical subject matter to both high-level IT personnel and end users
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to work largely independently in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to work on a rotating on-call schedule (paid On-Call)

Lucas Systems, Inc. is currently looking for an experienced Software Services Engineer. The Software Services Engineer will be responsible for maintaining existing client solutions, deploying software directly to client environments, and providing client communication throughout the lifecycle of the product. Additionally, the Software Services Engineer will have the opportunity to design, develop, and manage software enhancement projects.

Position Description

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on existing and legacy technologies
• Manage customer relationships through regular communication.
• Identify and react to complex production issues and provide timely and effective resolution
• Conduct debugging and analysis of existing software
• Develop software patches to address identified issues
• Identify and resolve 3rd party hardware issues such as printers, wireless accessories, smartphones, tablets and ruggedized handheld devices
• Design, quote, develop and deliver product enhancements
• Provide database maintenance and optimization for client production environments
• Serve as an after-hours technical resource to identify and address emergency production system issues
• Work closely with other internal teams through all aspect of the client project lifecycle
• Configure and maintain developments/tests environments.
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Assist QA team with integration and regression testing

Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other technical degree and/or equivalent experience is preferable
• Minimum of 2 years of practical work experience writing and debugging stored procedures in SQL and developing in Visual Basic and C#.Net (or other OOP languages) 
• Good understanding of SQL Server 2005/2008/2012 maintenance and administration
• Knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to convey complex technical subject matter to both high-level IT personnel and end users
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to work largely independently in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to work on a rotating on-call schedule (paid On-Call)

As a commercially-focused Senior Software Engineer at Lucas Systems, you will 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!

If you enjoy wearing multiple hats, embracing the business side of technology AND being hands-on in code, then this career opportunity is perfect for you! You’ll use your technical chops while leading others in design, development, delivery and support of leading edge solutions for Lucas’ customers. Your strong business acumen and estimation skills will be applied as you work on pricing and contracts, and you’ll collaborate with others on strategies to commercialize a product.

Lucas technologies include software that runs on a variety of leading-edge mobile devices such as: Google, Honeywell, Samsung, and Zebra Technologies.

Specific job duties include:

• Designing and developing enterprise mobility solutions using state-of-the-art technologies that operate on mobile devices and platforms
• Working with Project Managers and customers to gather requirements as well as Product Managers to build a stronger product offering.
• Creating functional and technical design for customer solutions
• Developing specifications, performing code review, and providing technical documentation
• Leading a team of software developers using Agile methodology
• Providing solution installation and customer training
• Supporting troubleshooting and developing resolutions for existing customer deployments as necessary
• Extend .NET multi-threaded server and mobile client applications, as well as web applications.
• Debug and tune applications using Visual Studio, Profiler, and various in-house tools

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or directly-related discipline, together with five (5) years of previous software engineering experience in a lead role or related. MS degree preferred.
• Experience working in C#, .NET, MS SQL Server 2008, Visual Studio, XML, MVC, FTP, Multi-threaded Server, Mobile Applications and Agile methodology.

Travel:

• Must be willing to travel domestically up to 20% of the time.

Additional Valued Experience and Skills:

• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or other supply chain software solutions; systems that include mobile devices; Android development
• Spanish proficiency is a bonus