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American Chemical Society Principal Software Engineer in Columbus, Ohio
Description CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for 117 years, has helped innovators mine, assess and apply that information to keep enterprises thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide. CAS is currently seeking a Software Engineer. This position will be located in our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. Job Accountabilities: Develop software: work within an Agile delivery team developing software applications, services, and systems while enhancing CAS products and solutions. Enhance and maintain an existing online information-processing system based on a mix of Linux-based scripting applications, C/C++, and BAL. Partner with product management, delivery leads, and other technical staff to explore, prioritize, create solutions, breakdown work, coach others as needed, and drive software projects to successful completion. Production operational support: as part of a larger support team, troubleshoot reported issues, analyze potential solutions, implement, and deliver fixes as part of an organized change management system. Connect across the organization to build influential working relationships, preparing your career for tomorrow. Stay abreast of the latest technology trends relevant to your area through individual and team training opportunities. Qualifications: 4-year degree in computer science or computer engineering, or equivalent experience 3-plus years of application software development Highly confident in navigating Unix/Linux operating systems Strong experience in utilizing scripting languages such as Kshell/Bash/Perl/Python to accomplish complex tasks. C/C++ language experience is desired. Either prior experience with or willingness to learn IBM mainframe skills and BAL language. Experience working on Agile application delivery teams. Strong communication abilities: must be comfortable asking challenging questions and respectfully participating in, and sometimes leading, discussions with a diverse set of stakeholders and your own team. Passion for software engineering: seeking someone who actively learns new skills on the job and outside of work as needed. We are a team of developers that constantly seek to improve our craft, and we expect to work with people who have that same passion. Growth mindset: must be capable of identifying skill gaps in yourself and then help to constructively close those gaps to meet the needs of the assignment. CAS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and employee savings and retirement plans. Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future. Qualifications Behaviors Loyal - Shows firm and constant support to a cause Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Team Player - Works well as a member of a group Motivations Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Job Security - Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe Work-Life Balance - Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work Experience 3 years: Application development working