Junior Software Engineer

Job Overview

ASSA ABLOY is a global leader in door opening solutions dedicated to providing a safe, secure, and accessible building environment. Every day, we help billions of people move through a safer, more open world with ease. Our offerings include locks, doors, gates, and entrance automation such as controlling access and confirming identities with keys, cards, tags, mobile and biometric identity verification systems, mechanical and digital locks, cylinders, security doors, and automated entrances.

Phoenix, AZ

Openings Studio is a client application with a centralized server‑side database. You will develop client‑facing interfaces using Java, .NET, and C++ that analyze BIM construction documents and generate interactive 3D worlds for project and product visualization and configuration. You will create web services that execute client requests and plug‑in DLLs that interface with third‑party design applications from Autodesk and other BIM software vendors.

Reporting to the Lead Software Engineer, you will play a key role on a talented multi‑person team, writing a large amount of code, designing, communicating ideas, implementing, and ultimately handling any component or the entire life cycle of the process in a fast‑moving environment with multiple projects.

• Writing:
  • Java, .NET and native C++ code.
• Evaluating:
  • Requested changes/enhancements to size requests.
  • Software products to be offered in conjunction with existing products.
  • Development, test and productivity tools.
  • Operating environments required for application usage.
  • Extension of the application onto mobile platforms.
• Determining:
  • How to incorporate requests into the existing database structure and multi‑language codebase.
  • End user hardware and software requirements for product installations.
• Developing and/or identifying:
  • Integration of internal and external product design into a cohesive user experience.
  • Requirements for a requested software change/enhancement.
  • Automated test capabilities through software design.
  • Paths from existing to future software architectures.
• Maintaining:
  • Documentation and coding standards.
  • Up‑to‑date knowledge of technological advances.

• Strong understanding of application security concepts for Internet technology, architecture and protocols.
• Solid understanding of object, component, and service‑oriented design principles.
• Understanding of formal software development methodologies (agile or lean preferred).
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to act as a bridge between non‑technical users and technical resources.
• Strong self‑motivation balanced with a desire to achieve team goals.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to perform against tight deadlines and multi‑task effectively.
• Ability to work effectively with groups of varying technical expertise.
• Ability to excel at both working independently and in a group setting.
• Ability to travel (up to 10%).

• Your background includes a college or university degree (preference for engineering, computer science, or related major), or equivalent work experience with a minimum of high‑school/GED diploma.
• Minimum 1–2 years of software development experience.
• Experience with C++, Java, or .NET.
• Experience with object‑oriented programming in Java, .NET Framework, or similar language.
• Experience utilizing Visual Studio, Eclipse, or Net Beans IDEs.
• Experience using a SQL database engine.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience in development for mobile devices preferred.
• Experience with 3D computer graphics APIs such as Direct
  
  X or OpenGL preferred.

The Junior Software Engineer will report to the Lead Software Engineer.

This position is based in Phoenix, AZ.

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including a 401(k) plan and education assistance.

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran.