Database Application Developer - Opex Corporation

Database Application Developer

Position Summary
OPEX Corporation is currently looking for multiple Software Engineers (Junior level) with strong database experience for its Moorestown, NJ facility. The scrum team member will help create and advance software in the Robotic Warehouse Automation industry. These software products interact with a full range of software systems from low-level embedded through cloud-based performance monitoring, including real-time controls, operator consoles, inter-system interfaces, reporting, and machine management functions. Database interaction plays a central role in many of the software components and proficiency in this area is a core requirement for this role. This position on the Cortex database team will be responsible for designing new schemas and PL/PGSQL functions to ensure data consistency. We subscribe to the philosophy of "smart database, thin clients" which places a significant portion of the application logic in the database. The candidate will require strong software development skills as well.


The Company
OPEX is a global leader in robotic warehouse automation system design, development, manufacturing, production, installation, and service. Our warehouse automation systems incorporate the latest mechanical, electrical, robotic and software technologies. We specialize in next generation goods-to-person (G2P), sortation, and warehouse control software & consulting. OPEX's customers are among the largest e-commerce, consumer retail, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and package delivery companies in the world. We offer a vibrant, collaborative, and entrepreneurial work environment with team members who care about producing quality products.


Responsibilities
This role requires a team-oriented software developer who is a hands-on coder, but also able to provide a fresh perspective and new ideas to a growing team. This person will be expected to:

• Develop well-crafted and thoroughly tested software. Our customers have unique demands which require creative testing solutions.
• Initiate and participate in code-reviews as reviewer and reviewee.
• Analyze, plan, and break down projects into smaller tasks.
• Hold themselves and the entire team accountable to the highest standards. Code is merged with no warnings and all tests passing.
• Ensure team is using contemporary software development methods and tools.
• Empower individuals and the team to be successful.
• Embrace culture of continuous learning and improvement. Take what you learn and challenge status quo.
• Participate in agile ceremonies as a member of the database scrum team.
• Improve quality and efficiency, in part by expanding use of automated tests.
• Mentor others in technical and non-technical areas.
• Deliver large, complex projects with quality.
• Coordinate multiple high priority tasks.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, related field, or relevant experience.
• Technical/Engineering experience in a Software Development organization (Jr level 1-6 yrs, Sr level 7+ yrs).
• Experience developing new products is strongly preferred.
• Experience developing, coding, and interfacing with relational databases.
• PostgreSQL and PL/PGSQL preferred. Familiarity with other database environments is welcome as well.
• Demonstrated leadership of software teams in an Agile environment is preferred.
• Experience in Material Handling, Warehouse Automation or Industrial segment is preferred.
• Experience working in an Agile or SAFe environment is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional listening, verbal, presentation, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel when necessary (typically less than 20%).

Physical/Work Environments

• Employee may be working in an office, lab, or production environment with occasional travel to customer sites.
• Some walking between OPEX facilities.
• Employee may occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.