Software Developer (F2F)

Software Developer
12+ month contract
Spring, TX local candidates only

Primary Job Functions:
Implement, enhance, or improve Upstream business scientific software applications with delivery to the Windows-based desktop
Collaborate with engineers, geoscientists, researchers and software development team to develop, enhance and support proprietary modules
Troubleshoot and support internal business clients on issue resolution in a global operations environment
Job Requirements:
Bachelors degree or Masters degree from an accredited university in Computer Sciences (preferred), Electrical Engineering
Extensive experience in software development with Microsoft toolchain with emphasis on Object Oriented Programming, such as C# and WPF (prefer a minimum of five years of experience)
Understanding of and work experience with design patterns for code design, unit testing and testable code
The ability to:
Identify issues/problems/opportunities
Gather and interpret information to recommend appropriate course of action
Approach change or newness positively
Quickly gain and apply new knowledge and skills
Maintain focus and display perseverance in face of challenges
Build productive work relationships with customers and software developers
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Prior work experience in the upstream oil and gas industry is an advantage
Prior work experience in the following will be an advantage:
C/C++, .NET
UI development e.g. WPF and QT frameworks, UI patterns such as MVVM
User Center Design (user research, usability studies, interactive and visual design, paper prototypes and other low fidelity design methods etc)
Knowledge or experience with Agile Development
Development and support of web applications

If anyone might be interest, please share your resume at smalik(at)ayrglobal(dot)com or you can directly contact me at 630-444-7490