Independent Contractor Software Developer Jobs in Cincinnati, OH

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate experience and knowledge in MES products (Proficy, Plantapps etc) and the manufacturing industry, ensuring operational stability and compliance.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of highly scalable, reliable, and secure software applications and systems.
• Architect and build robust APIs, microservices, and data processing pipelines.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to define technical requirements and translate them into actionable plans.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, performance, and security best practices.
• Execution and design of Testing Scenarios for software development
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects and performance issues in production environments.
• Identify opportunities for necessary changes, lead change programs impacting critical processes, and innovate new processes or technologies to add value to GE Aerospace.
• Support L3 and L2 operational activities as required related to disaster recovery, cybersecurity, EVM, and other infrastructure support activities.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies, tools, and processes to improve development efficiency and product quality.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing, deployment, and operational support.
• Contribute to the strategic technical direction of the team and department.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 4 years of professional experience OR Associates degree with minimum of 7 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 9 years of professional experience
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience insoftware developmentwith a strong emphasis on building enterprise-grade applications.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with MES products.
• Note: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience

Eligibility Requirement:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.

Desired Qualifications:

• Expert proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java, Python, C/C++, Go, or JavaScript (Node.js).
• Demonstrated experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of software architecture patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with PTC ThingWorx Thing development
• Expert proficiency with Proficy workflow client workflow builder
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Strong experience with SQL Server 2022 database scripting
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.

Desired Skills:

• Domain Expertise: Strong knowledge of manufacturing business processes and legacy MES systems, specifically Proficy and TipQA, with at least 2 years of experience maintaining and supporting MES solutions.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with software design principles, operational support practices, and problem-solving techniques, including breaking down problems, documenting statements, and estimating efforts.
• Customer and Stakeholder Engagement: Conducts interviews, elaborates on personas, and drives stakeholder understanding and acceptance of new technology through collaboration and persuasion.
• Product Management: Owns and manages a backlog, prioritizing work based on customer needs, and ensures readiness for development. Guides cross-functional teams to deliver features and products.
• Team Collaboration: Routinely collaborates with UX Design to understand customer behaviors and engages frequently with development teams to facilitate discussions, provide clarification, and validate solutions.
• Leadership and Initiative: Demonstrates the ability to explore alternate approaches to solving problems and proactively drives improved outcomes.

Business Acumen:

• Skilled in analyzing the impact of technology choices on legacy systems.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the competitive environment and industry trends.
• Balances value propositions for competing stakeholders and communicates synthesized perspectives effectively.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactively engages with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and design solutions using critical thinking and analysis skills.
• Maintains focus and energy toward achieving operational goals despite challenges.
• Innovates and integrates new processes to add value to legacy systems while advising on cost-benefit considerations.
• Demonstrates curiosity and creativity by asking questions to translate abstract problems into actionable solutions.
• Communicates effectively by adjusting information complexity to align with the audience and using storytelling concepts to explain ideas.
• Provides strategic consultation to clients and software development teams, sharing technical expertise and triggering solutions.
• Makes benchmarked and researched recommendations with contingency plans for potential adverse consequences.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.