Senior Application Engineer

Minitab is looking for a Senior Application Engineer! They will design, develop, integrate, configure, and maintain complex web and database applications to support Minitab’s enterprise-wide systems and multi-site interoperability. They will provide technical leadership across project teams, ensuring seamless integration and continuous alignment with Minitab’s business needs and strategic goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide systems to ensure multi-site interoperability.

• Integrate enterprise web and database applications with other internal and external systems.

• Collaborate with cross-functional development teams to design systems that align with the company’s business objectives and technical strategies.

• Understand Minitab’s business operations, goals, strategies, and global requirements. Maintain a strong working knowledge of enterprise systems and integrated applications.

• Maintain and extend existing applications to meet evolving business requirements.

• Assist in developing and enforcing department coding standards and best practices.

• Participate in code reviews and research new technologies to improve development processes.

• Document application structures, designs, and operational processes. Establish and maintain programming conventions to ensure consistency across applications.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as backup to other application engineers and assist with project-related tasks as needed.

• Participate in project teams and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a closely related discipline; or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in software or enterprise application development.

• Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Working knowledge of general business operations and familiarity with information systems and technology.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with the Microsoft .NET platform, C#, and integration technologies.

• Experience applying coding design patterns and distributed system design patterns.

• Familiarity with messaging patterns.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS, particularly Web APIs, Web Apps, and messaging.

• Experience in Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Restful Services, APIs, and JSON.

• Experience with web development technologies (HTML/CSS, JavaScript) and web frameworks (ASP.NET, ReactJS/Redux, Knockout, Angular).

• Familiarity with source control systems (e.g., Azure DevOps, Git).

• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

• Ability to write and maintain unit tests using frameworks like NUnit.

• Familiarity with enterprise business systems such as CRM, ERP, marketing automation, or e-commerce platforms.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong ability to work effectively within a collaborative team of skilled software professionals.

• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and evaluate their relevance and application to Minitab.

• Ability to demonstrate initiative in solving technical challenges, including moderate to complex problems.

• Desire to lead small teams and mentor junior engineers.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to understand and convey technical concepts clearly in English.

This position provides an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while contributing to Minitab's global success.

Our Benefits:

HEALTH INSURANCE:  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance is provided at no cost for full-time employees upon date of hire. Low co-pay pharmacy benefit and affordable family coverage plan is available. Short and Long Term Disability is fully paid by Minitab. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Provides guidance for personal issue and information on other Work Life Matters.

LIFE INSURANCE:  Group Term Life Insurance is provided at no cost for full-time employees at three times employee base salary. Minitab provides eligible employees the opportunity to purchase Voluntary Life Insurance for themselves and eligible dependents at affordable rates.

RETIREMENT PLANNING:  A 401k Retirement Plan with T. Rowe Price is provided with eligible employee contribution immediately. Minitab will match dollar for dollar up to the first 6% of employee’s contribution. Employees are fully vested in the Minitab, LLC 401(k) Retirement Plan upon date of hire.

PAID TIME OFF:  Paid holidays, as well as 4 weeks of annual paid time off are provided. The annual paid time off increases one week every five years.

HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:  The pursuit of ongoing development is important and valued at Minitab. In support of this value, Minitab offers tuition and related expenses assistance for both higher education and other professional development.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:  Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts - Pre-tax Deductions. Parking and Transit - Pre-Tax Deductions.

HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE:  We offer a hybrid work model for eligible positions.

PREMIUM BENEFITS:  At our State College, PA Headquarters, there is an onsite gym, indoor swimming pool, yoga studio, movie theater, outdoor sand volleyball court, game room, arcade room and even a golf simulator. Personal training and nutrition counseling is available upon request.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.