It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.
Who are we?
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Staff Software Engineer - FrontEnd
DIVISION/SERVICE:
Evident Scientific, Evident Canada / R&D
DATE:
Travel : Flexible 50%
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Technical Manager
PLACE:WITEC, Bangalore
JOB CODE/POSITION LEVEL:
Full-time
FUNCTION SUMMARY (Overview and overall objectives of the position)
In an agile R&D development environment, the incumbent carries out the design and software programming as part of the maintenance and development of new software for new products related to the test and measurement market. The incumbent works in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a state-of-the-art environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (List the main tasks involved in performing the work)
Specific Responsibilities
- System Requirements and Features:
- Contribute to the development of the Product Backlog and the Sprint Backlog
- Work with Product Owner /Product Managers and UX team to create the backlog, designs respectively
- Participate in Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retro meetings;
- Architecture :
- Contribute to the definition of the optimal architecture of the software;
- Choose programming languages, libraries and other technologies for the Front End software;
- Define and deploy a continuous integration and refactoring strategy, in collaboration with the DevOps team;
- Product Design:
- Support the iterative design of the Front End of complete web software in collaboration with the Back End team;
- Identify and develop web application subsystems critical to the success of the project;
- Integration with backend layer and adequate automate integration testing from UI.
- Manage and ensure backward compatibility of the software;
- Manage the technical risks of development under his/her responsibility;
- Manage cybersecurity risks and implement necessary measures;
- Work with the backend development team in refinement of the interfaces and payload contracts needed in the APIs
- Participate in the layout of the site and user interfaces according to current practices and state-of-the-art technologies (ReactJS, Angular, etc.);
- Implement effective Code Reviews for the team;
- Participate in Daily Scrum Meetings (DSM);
- Product verification and validation:
- Guide the team in the development of the Definition of Done for the product;
- Ensure that the design meets the expectations of the Definition of Done at the end of each Sprint;
- Maintain code quality through best practices, unit testing and code quality automation, reporting the status on dashboards like SonarQube, Cypress,Jest etc
- Ensure the implementation and execution of automated tests in the continuous integration environment;
- Ensure the development of diagnostic tools (Spy);
- Work to continuously reduce the software quality debt;
- Working knowledge of integration with Static code analysis,Dynamic code analysis, Defence in Depth testing to ensure security vulnerabilities are within control.
- Transfer to production:
- Contribute with the project manager and the DevOps team to the planning of the work required for the transfer to production;
- Generate code documentation for the support team (if needed) based on the deliverables .
General Responsibilities
- Contribute to technology monitoring in order to maintain our leadership position by integrating cutting-edge tools and technologies into our product developments;
- Be on the lookout for good development practices, recommend improvements and work to standardize our work methods;
- Contribute to the training and sharing of knowledge on new technologies likely to meet the needs of our developments;
- Be an internal reference in his/her field in terms of working methods and technologies;
- Collaborate with the various stakeholders to resolve inter-departmental technical problems;
- Ensure compliance with the rights to use integrated technologies;
- Define function-specific indicators (effectiveness, efficiency, quality), measure, interpret, communicate and respond to them;
- Support less experienced software designers working on the same project.
Be involved and actively participate in the development and implementation of the culture of continuous improvement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (To perform the work effectively, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential task satisfactorily. The requirements listed below reflect the required training, knowledge, skills and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform primary duties.)
Technical skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent;
- Master’s degree in a related field, an asset;
- 10 or more years of experience in web design/Front end
- Experienced in Agile Development framework/SaFe Agile/Scrum
- Ability to program in HTML, JavaScript, Angular and NodeJS;
- Ability to program in React and VueJS an asset. Ability earn and adopt any new framework will be an added advantage
- Knowledge of CSS and SASS technologies;
- Proficiency in a decentralized version control tool (git);
- Knowledge of WebGL;
- Knowledge of Azure Cloud environment, Docker;
- Knowledge of REST Web Services design/Microservices
- Knowledge of Microfrontend is an added advantage
- Experience in integrating open source libraries into a commercial product and understanding of the risks associated with each type of license;
- Knowledge of Design Patterns;
- Knowledge of schematic representation (UML) is an asset;
- Have played a leadership role in all stages of the life cycle of commercially successful web software;
- Stay up to date with new technologies and software development methods;
- Good knowledge of test and measurement applications;
- Intermediate English.
Behavioural skills:
- Act with rigor;
- Ability to solve complex problems;
- Demonstrate autonomy;
- Have a sense of initiative;
- Demonstrate leadership;
- Be open to different ideas and perspectives;
- Ability to work effectively in a multifunctional team;
- Ability to communicate openly in an honest and well-articulated manner;
- Be passionate about technology;
- Challenging the status quo with openness and determination;
The successful candidate will be expected to behave in line with our 5 organizational values:
INTEGRITY ● EMPATHY ● LONG-TERM VISION ● AGILITY ● UNITY
PHYSICAL DEMANDS (e.g., weights to be lifted or moved)
Regularly lift or carry 10 kg
Bending, bowing or kneeling 2 hours a day
Regularly push or pull more than 25 kg
Work up close, or with a microscope 8 hours a day
Standing, sitting, or walking 8 hours a day
Dexterity Requirements
Vision requirements: corrected visual acuity equal to 20/20
Motor vehicle driving
Other: occasional travel
Evident is an equal opportunity employer.
Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Additional Information
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.
