Software Developer Sr
Company: Volkswagen Automotive Cloud
Location: Redmond
Posted on: June 22, 2022
Job Description:
Dear game-changers, problem-solvers, dreamers and doers:
Join the growing diverse and innovative team of the VW Automotive
Cloud (VWAC), LLC based in the tech hub that is the Seattle region.
VWAC, LLC is a newly formed entity and a US based extension of the
German Car.Software Org of the Volkswagen Group of Companies.
VWAC's mission is to transform and define the future of mobility
for people everywhere through the implementation of a cloud-based
platform - designed to deliver innovative, new connected car
services and solutions tailored to customer needs. By 2025, all new
VW Group models will run on a vehicle operating system and the
Volkswagen Automotive Cloud. This is an exciting opportunity to be
part of a mission-driven and values- based culture that invests in
its people and is obsessed with delighting its customers. Let's
make a good impact in people's lives. Let's bring to the world the
future of mobility.
Role SummaryThe Software Developer Sr is responsible for
researching, designing, implementing and managing software
programs. The role will test and evaluate new programs, identify
areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently
develop modifications. The position is responsible for writing and
implementing efficient code.
This developer will have the opportunity to create the technical
design and development of cross-functional, multi-platform
prototypes and POCs.
Role ResponsibilitiesStrategic Work - 20% of time
- Educate and inform yourself and team members about technology
opportunities
- Continually participate in visioning exercises and help guide
the innovation strategy for VW Automotive Cloud (VWAC)
Operational Work - 80% of time
- Identify opportunities to use new technologies in the business
together with the different business divisions
- Integrate state-of-the-art ideas and developments into POCs,
prototypes and pilots Identify, evaluate and refine leading-edge
tools and methods
- Create and define tech stack for POCs, prototypes and
pilots
- Build prototypes and POCs
Responsibilities will include
- Bring a passion to stay on top of tech trends, experiment with
and learn new technologies, participate in internal & external
technology communities, and mentor other members of the software
community
- Collaborate with "antidisciplinary" team mates on the VWAC team
to imagine the future, participate in visioning exercises and
explore new technologies that could be a powerful solution to
fulfill our vision
- Own the development of cross-functional, multi-platform
prototypes
- Work within and across Agile teams to design, develop, test,
implement, and support technical solutions across a full-stack of
development tools and technologies
- Work with business partners, architects, and other groups to
identify technical and functional needs of systems
- Responsible for coding, testing, implementation and
documentation of solutions
- Participate in full technology project life cycle (analysis,
design and/or package review, development, testing, quality
assurance, deployment, and production support).
- Responsible for conducting application code reviews and
suggesting necessary changes as needed.
- Participate in the design and documentation of complex
technology solutions.
- Document and/or support application deployment activities.
- Report on status of systems and projects on a regular and
timely basis.
- Ensure the timely resolution of issues.
- Follow VWAC standards and guidelines.
- Escalate anticipated risk to management promptly and
properly.
- Work closely with other developers, UX designers, business and
systems analysts.Qualifications - ExternalRequired Experience
- 7-10 years of related work experience
- B.S. in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
Desired Experience
- Master's or PhD in Computer Science (or equivalent
education)Required Skills
- Analytical and conceptual thinking - using logic and reason,
creative and strategic
- Outstanding problem-solving, troubleshooting and application
debugging capabilities
- Communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and
written
- Resource management
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly motivated, flexible, with a mature and positive
attitude
- A passion for working with peers and customers to help resolve
deep customer technical issues on Microsoft, Third Party, and Open
Source technologies.
- A drive and desire to learn and grow yourself and others
through proactive knowledge sharing
- Strong and effective verbal/written communication and listening
skills for collaboration and working with customers and peers
- Strong organization and prioritization skills, with the
capacity for driving quality impacts for customers and/or
stakeholders
- An overall passion for technology and for the business and
customer value it drives and the desire to help others learn
through proactive knowledge sharing activities
- Ability and willingness to quickly ramp up on multiple
technology areas as needed
- Demonstrated knowledge of C#, C++, Java, or TypeScript, as well
as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
- Systems programming experience, proven ability to solve hard
problems (scale, perf, reliability)
- Ability to rapidly prototype and test functionality
- Experience with one Public Cloud Technology (e.g. Amazon,
Azure, Google, etc.)
- Experience with at least one NoSQL Technology (e.g. Cassandra,
MongoDB, HBase, DynamoDB etc.)
- Experience in delivering services in the Mobility Space Desired
Skills
- Experience in delivering services in the Mobility Space
- AngularJS/Angular/React or similar
- DevOps and CI/CD tool chains (i.e. Jenkins, Spinnaker, Azure
developer services, GitHub)
- Container orchestration systems (i.e. Docker, Kubernetes, Red
Hat OpenShift, Cloud Foundry, Azure Kubernetes Service,
GitHub).Work Flexibility - 10% business travel
Keywords: Volkswagen Automotive Cloud, Redmond , Software Developer Sr, IT / Software / Systems , Redmond, Washington
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