Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6 billion in annual revenue and an expansive North American footprint that includes almost 20,000 employees, operating in +70 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows, vinyl siding, metal accessories, metal roofing and wall systems, and insulated metal panels. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

Job Description

The Senior Software Engineer role uses an analytical, engineering-focused approach and expert knowledge of programming languages to develop computer programs and ensure software is as functional and robust as the business needs. Must be adept at using a variety of technical skills, soft skills, and industry knowledge to develop applications and systems.

Key Responsibilities

The development of software programs or systems that align with the company’s needs.
Analyze the needs of the user. Design, test and develop the software to meet those needs.
Be willing and capable to lead a team of developers to accomplish set goals and meet specific timelines.
Use of analysis and critical thinking skills to determine and assess the needs of the business and then create software to meet the requirements.
Applying keen attention to detail and organization to work on numerous parts of a system or application at the same time while being accurate and thorough.
Provide clear instructions to the project team, clearly explaining how the software works to the customer and being available to answer any questions that may arise using exceptional communication skills.
Recommend upgrades for existing systems and programs.
Develop separate elements of the software that work well in the program as a whole.
Create various diagrams, flowcharts and models that illustrate the type of code needed for programmers.
Ensure continued functionality of a program during maintenance and testing of software.
Document each aspect of a system or application as a reference for future upgrades and maintenance.
Revisit the development process to fix bugs or address business concerns.
Teach and train other developers. Lead other developers to accomplish above tasks.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and/or equivalent experience.
Requires one of the two following areas of expertise:
5 + years of experience working with Tekla Structures API utilizing C#.NET – the project is using Tekla
Structural Modelling & drafting knowledge
Open API Development
Creating Drawing Layouts, Templates & Reports
Prepared fabrication drawings in compliance with company's standards
Creating manufacturing data required to feed company’s automated manufacturing systems.
5 + years of experience with CAD expertise – would consider the following experience if the candidate doesn’t have Tekla experience.
Experience with one of the following types of applications
AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor or Advance Steel.
Experience creating 3D graphics and geometry to create and work with them.
The following abilities would be beneficial:
7 + years of experience working in software development.
7 + years technical experience in C#, .NET, ASP. Net, WPF, MVVM, WCF, WebAPI's, Restful Services, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, PHP, GIT/TFS Source Control.
Experience with Azure DevOps (Git) and CI/CD pipeline management
Familiarity with Azure cloud services.
A strong background in programming and familiarity with multiple languages.
Web-oriented languages with front-end and back-end skills.
Certification in various technological systems, languages, and programs are a plus.
Experience with cloud-based Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).

Additional Information

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Salary Range for this position: $100,000 - $125,000

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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_Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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