Software AG helps companies to manage and optimize their operations, infrastructure and technology with products that simplify complexity, increase transparency and prepare organizations for change.

Trusted by the world’s best brands for more than 50 years, Software AG’s AI-enabled process intelligence, application development, high-performance database, and strategic portfolio management solutions are used by banks, retailers, manufacturers, governments and more.

Software AG’s Adabas database & Natural development platform are used by the world’s leading organizations to build and deploy high-performance, mission-critical applications for IBM Z®, Linux® and cloud. Governments and businesses (in finance, manufacturing, retail and more) tailor these applications to give their organization a distinct competitive advantage and optimize them to meet the most demanding operational service level agreements. With a pledge to innovate Adabas & Natural to 2050 and beyond, we ensure our customer’s mission-critical Adabas & Natural applications are Future ready. Now.

Be you, join us.

Location- Remote

We are looking for a driven, self-starting software engineer who will join the Software AG CONNX team in a remote capacity. The successful candidate will be responsible for owning the design, implementation, and maintenance of features for the CONNX product suite. This role requires extensive experience in data access and data integration and extensive knowledge of C++ and C#. The primary development environment is Windows and Linux/Unix.

Essential Job Functions:

Lead and own the design, implementation, and maintenance of new features for the CONNX product suite. The CONNX product suite is primarily written in cross-platform C++.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver enhancements and/or modifications of critical components to improve/optimize the product.
Own customer issues to identify and correct reported issues. Drive all customer communications and interactions.
Take ownership and ensure proactive closure for problem reports that fall within or appear to fall within area of responsibility.
Work closely with QA and technical support to quickly and successfully close problem reports.

Skills/Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field with at least 5 years of software development experience OR 7 plus years software development experience with a demonstrated knowledge of building software on multiple platforms and a deep understanding of software engineering principles.
Strong experience in C/C++, C#, Java, and .NET.
Demonstrated experience in RESTful API design and development
Strong knowledge of data access including data type conversion
.NET experience
Docker knowledge is a plus
Java is a plus
OpenVMS and mainframe experience a plus
Strong technical background in software development methodologies and technologies, including experience with enterprise software development, database technologies, and cloud platforms.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and creatively to solve complex problems.
Excellent time-management skills, and the ability to manage complexities and competing priorities.

What’s in it for you?

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $168,000.

This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Benefits

Company paid Holidays, Sick Leave, and Vacation time.
Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
Community Service Day.
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life Insurance and Pet Insurance.
401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer match.
Wellness Program.
Work anywhere in your country or abroad for up to 10 days per year.
Set yourself up for success in your new role by upgrading your home office space using your one-time hybrid work payment.
Lean on the Employee Assistance Program for support during some of life’s most common but difficult challenges.

At Software AG we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and fairness where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, compensate, develop, promote, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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_It is the policy of the Company that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Employment practices shall not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or Employee’s age, race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, protected veteran status and other protected classifications. In addition, it is Company policy to provide an environment that is free of unlawful harassment of any kind, including that which is sexual, age-related, or ethnic. This policy governs all aspects of employment, promotion, assignment, discharge, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Software AG is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, religion, color, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. It is the policy of the Company that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Employment practices shall not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or Employee’s age, race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, protected veteran status and other protected classifications. In addition, it is Company policy to provide an environment that is free of unlawful harassment of any kind, including that which is sexual, age-related, or ethnic. This policy governs all aspects of employment, promotion, assignment, discharge, and other terms and conditions of employment.