Software Developer II- WPF-REMOTE

Ansys is the global leader in engineering simulation, helping the world's most innovative companies deliver radically better products to their customers. By offering the best and broadest portfolio of engineering simulation software, Ansys helps companies solve the most complex design challenges and engineer products limited only by imagination.


Summary / Role Purpose

The R&D Engineer II on the User Experience Team in the DBU will have responsibility for implementing designs in the existing WPF Toolkit UI Framework owned by the UX Team, assisting with the transition of designs in the Toolkit into appropriate Ansys products that use the WPF Toolkit, and assisting in the creation of a Web-based UI Framework that is modeled after the WPF Toolkit. The work is fast-paced and challenging; and requires a strong foundation in software development.


Key Duties and Responsibilities

Understand the basics of the User Centered Design approach taken by User Experience (UX) designers at Ansys
Have an expectation/willingness to iteratively develop on features/designs in code
Demonstrate a strong ability to work collaboratively with designers to generate controls based on designs
Demonstrate a strong ability to work collaboratively with developers who are consumers of the controls that are created, and provide ongoing support to integrate the controls into the appropriate products
Performs moderately complex development activities, including the design, implementation, maintenance, testing and documentation of software modules and sub-systems
Understands and employs best practices
Performs moderately complex bug verification, release testing and beta support for assigned products. Researches problems discovered by QA or product support and develops solutions
Works under the general supervision of a development manager and alongside UX professionals
Design, develop and maintain features, according to project requirements and established quality standards
Actively participate in project planning, design brainstorming sessions and team meetings
Conduct feature testing and resolve reported defects
Collaborate with external partners and solution providers
Participate in and collaborate with other development, documentation, and testing professionals in all phases of the software development life cycle


Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

BS in Engineering, Computer Science, HCI (or related field) with 2 years experience developing or MS
Technical knowledge and experience with a UI Framework, such as WPF or other Windows UI Frameworks, including the creation of custom controls based on original designs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, quickly adapt to new requirements and meet deadlines
Software development experience in Java or C#
Strong background in object oriented programming and software design patterns
Strong team player who thrives in an open and collaborative environment
Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team



Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Previous experience with HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and other common web languages
Previous experience with Web UI Frameworks (React, Angular) and Windows UI Frameworks
Previous experience using testing frameworks that can perform UI, unit, and integration tests on user interface components
Previous experience working closely in a development environment with UX Designers
Knowledge/experience of User Centered Design practices


CULTURE AND VALUES

Culture and values are incredibly important to Ansys. They inform us of who we are, of how we act. Values aren't posters hanging on a wall or about trite or glib slogans. They aren't about rules and regulations. They can't just be handed down the organization. They are shared beliefs guideposts that we all follow when we're facing a challenge or a decision. Our values tell us how we live our lives; how we approach our jobs. Our values are crucial for fostering a culture of winning for our company:
Customer focus
Results and Accountability
Innovation
Transparency and Integrity
Mastery
Inclusiveness
Sense of urgency
Collaboration and Teamwork


WORKING AT ANSYS

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary of leaders, collectively aiming to change the world with innovative technology and remarkable solutions. With the prestigious reputation in servicing well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high, met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head-on. Because at Ansys, its about the learning, the discovery and the collaboration. Its about the whats next as much as the mission accomplished. Its about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can and will impact real people in real ways, forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy and ethics.

At Ansys, you will find yourself among those eager to drive the world towards the next best thing with hands planted firmly on the wheel.
Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology so our customers can turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at lower cost. As a measure of our success in attaining these goals, Ansys has been recognized as one of the world's most innovative companies by prestigious publications such as Bloomberg Businessweek and FORTUNE magazines.

Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a component of the NASDAQ-100.

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Ansys 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, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Ansys does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Ansys. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.
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