Software Engineer at Airgas in Cheshire, CT

Summary: Airgas is a leading supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and they are seeking a Software Engineer in Cheshire, CT. The role involves developing and maintaining Product Life Cycle Management software, providing technical expertise, and ensuring system uptime through troubleshooting and support. Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain Product Life Cycle Management (PLCM) software used in chemical automation equipment - Provide technical expertise for application development, system setup, and troubleshooting - Automation of industrial controls and sensors (valves, flow controllers, pressure transducers, etc.) - Follow proper design patterns and StyleCop rules to write maintainable code - Utilize version control in Github to ensure source code integrity - Use SCRUM/agile development strategies to keep projects on track and provide status updates - Create technical product documentation and software specifications - Write unit tests and perform regression testing - Work with team members in other groups to accomplish business objectives - Resolve support issues remotely or on-site with production systems to maintain systems uptime Required Qualifications: - BA/BS degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field; equivalent experience will be considered - 0-2 years programming experience required - 0-2 years experience with C# and .NET programming is required - 0-2 years experience with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL or MS SQL is required - 0-2 years experience designing and developing desktop user interfaces is required - Strong communications and organizational skills are required - Must be able to create and execute software validation plans Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with the latest version of Visual Studio and .NET Core is a plus - Experience consuming web APIs is a plus - Basic ASP.NET MVC web development is a plus - Windows Forms experience is a plus - WPF and MVVM development experience desired - LabVIEW, Modbus, and exposure to other scripting languages (Python, JS, etc.) is a plus - Basic electrical knowledge is a plus - Knowledge and understanding of thermodynamics is a plus Required Skills: C#, .NET, SQL databases, Desktop UI design Important Skills: Visual Studio, Web APIs, ASP.NET MVC, Windows Forms, WPF, MVVM Nice-to-Have Skills: Python, JavaScript, Electrical knowledge, Thermodynamics Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans, Short-term and long-term disability, Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, Parental leave, Vacation, Sick time, Floating holidays, Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, Paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees, 401k plan with company matching funds, Tuition reimbursement, Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children