Job Title: Software Engineer
Job Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Hourly Rate: Up to $35/hr.
Duration: 1 Year Contract

Job Summary:

Candidate will work with an existing team of developers supporting a large multinational database, Content Management System (CMS) and related custom and COTS software producing Logistics Product Data (LPD), Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) reports and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) for the US Army and other defense customers.

Job Responsibilities:

This entry-level / junior position demands strong technical and communication skills to develop and support a variety of logistics software. Tasks include software development, documentation, technical support, application and database administration, and user training. Candidate must have the ability to analyze, design, develop, document, test, deploy and support software applications, with strong skills in programming/scripting and database systems. The candidate of choice must work in a team environment to support, analyze, and derive requirements and assist in the development of new software and improvements to existing applications.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering.
• Knowledge of Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems and development environments.
• Computer programming/scripting language skills including Perl, Python, Visual Basic.NET, and Unix/Linux/Windows shell scripting.
• Object oriented programming/language skills (Python, Java, C#, or C++).
• Knowledge of database systems/design, SQL (PL/SQL, T-SQL, or MySQL), and common Relational Database Management Systems such as SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle.
• Markup language skills including XML and DTD / Schema (XSD), additional markup language skills such as XSL and SGML a plus.
• Familiarity with Adobe Extend Script, Ghost script a plus.
• Familiarity with web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, IIS, ASP.NET) a plus.
• Experience with Logistics Product Data (LPD) software development and application/database administration a major plus.
• Experience with IBM Cognos Analytics/Reporting and / or Oracle E-Business a major plus.
• Strong propensity to record and document processes, software, and source code.
• Strong analytical and creative thinking skills to comfortably solve complex problems.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and programming languages as required with or without formal training.
• Personal computer skills including competence with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to perform efficiently in a team environment and adhere to standard practices.
• Adherence to strict project schedules and ability to meet extremely high-quality standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
• Ability to work both on-site and remotely as required.
• Occasional weekday and/or weekend overtime.

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About Advantage Technical

With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing – delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.

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