Sr Software Windows Engineer

• We are looking for a motivated Lead Software Engineer that is driven by excellence and the opportunity to join the team that working on the next generation of intelligent vending/dispenser machines.
• This is your opportunity to join the team building feature rich UI for self-serve drink machines
• This is a fast paced team that values the new ideas and contributions.
• This is an opportunity to make an impact further a career path to a leadership role.
• There is nothing like Freestyle in the world of self-serve drink machines.
• While other beverage dispensers offer between six and eight drink choices, Freestyle is equipped with an easy-to-use touchscreen that allows users to dispense more than 100 individual brands that aren't available anywhere else.
• That’s more drink choices than one can get at some retail outlets.
• Client is the UI provider for the Freestyle intelligent vending machine and we’re looking for team members to help with the expansion to a global market.
• Lead the design and implementation effort of applications for user experience on the most advanced soda fountain ever, the
• Freestyle Dispenser.
• Work closely with the customer to provide technical expertise and consult with them on the future technical direction.
• Design and develop applications and related interfaces/infrastructure on the Windows CE platform
• Work closely with Program and Engineering Management to improve engineering process
• Collaborate with our QA teams and business partners to review and execute system test plans and user acceptance testing
• Excellent communication skills collaborating with the Project Management team in customer meetings, review technical issues as well
• as providing guidance to other developers on best coding practices
• Adapt and quickly learn from new experiences Learn new skills and new responsibilities (passion to learn)
• Bachelors’ Degree – Computer Science or Computer Engineering majors
• 5+ years strong experience with C++
• Strong Windows (or Windows CE) experience, 6+ years
• Win32 API, COM
• 2+ years’ of lead experience
• 2+ years of OOD/OOP experience
• Excellent design skills
• Knowledge of design patterns
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience leading a team of engineers technically
• Ability to translate an architectural vision into a solid design using design patterns
• Experience using SCM tools, preferably TFS
• Experience working in an agile environment
• Ability to work in a cohesive team environment working with internal and external customers
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong problem solving skills
• Fundamentally sound with database design and design patterns
• Desire to work in an entrepreneurial environment, independently as a self-starter
• Experience with application development with a focus on UI, working on consumer facing device, ie, Kiosk, mobile, tablet.

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