Project Software Engineer, Backend

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

We are hiring a Project Software Engineer to join our FTDS development team. As a Project Software Engineer, you will provide technical leadership on small to medium-sized projects, guiding design and execution while collaborating with engineering, product, and project stakeholders. You will troubleshoot software programs for software enhancements and new products. You will also develop software tools including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools and will task yourself with determining hardware compatibility or influence hardware design.

This role is hybrid out of Mayfield Heights, OH and reports to the Team Lead, Software Engineering.

• Be a technical lead for small to medium software projects, ensuring delivery of project goals aligned with team goals.
• Guide system- and component-level software design decisions, balancing performance, security, robustness, schedule, and maintainability.
• Manage dependencies and risks, while overseeing the planning, execution, and integration of software features.
• Troubleshoot complex functional and performance issues across components or subsystems.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineers contributing to the project, including guidance on design approaches and implementation strategies.
• Collaborate with product management, project management, quality, and global engineering teams to align technical solutions with requirements and timelines.
• Ensure adherence to software development lifecycle processes, including design reviews, code reviews, documentation, and release readiness.
• Contribute to and review system-level documentation, including design specifications, integration plans, and risk assessments.
• Maintain code quality, organization, and automation, including test strategies and CI/CD best practices.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant professional experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

• 8+ years of experience in software development using TypeScript, NodeJS, and Angular or comparable modern web technologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical aspects of software projects beyond individual feature ownership.
• Experience being a technical lead on small to mid-size projects or major subsystems.
• Experience designing and integrating scalable, distributed systems.
• Experience with container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience with frontend development in cloud-based applications.
• Hands-on experience with software development lifecycle processes, including Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of Agile principles and participation in iterative planning.
• Development experience with GraphQL, Python, or similar technologies.
• Experience building and integrating platforms using multiple protocols (e.g., HTTPS, JSON, RPC, or WebSocket).
• Experience configuring or guiding build and release pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions and FluxCD.
• Exposure to or experience in the manufacturing or industrial automation domain.
• Experience using generative AI tools to improve development productivity (e.g., GitHub Copilot).

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule, coordinated with your manager
• Learn more about our benefits at www.raquickfind.com

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

At Rockwell Automation, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. 

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Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.