Software Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION
The full-stack software engineering role will be contributing towards accelerating the automation and digitization efforts of the laboratory operation for UL Solutions. The candidate will be a part of a multidisciplinary team of software engineers, data scientists, architects, and other engineers working toward developing digital tools and automation solutions for the lab. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing web applications and contributing towards enterprise digitization efforts. In this role, you will collaborate closely with users, product teams, technology teams, and management. This position requires a proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our primary technology stack uses JavaScript/TypeScript and Python hosted in Azure.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• As a full-stack software engineer, you will be a part of a multidisciplinary team of software engineers, data scientists, architects, and other engineers in working toward developing software solutions for the lab.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing delivering software solutions, features, and remediating issues.
• The ideal candidate will is experienced in working closely with a focused user base, empathizing with users, understanding users workflows, and delivering on user feedback.
• Develops and modifies information system programs.
• Supports the implementation of moderately complex requirements for multiple platforms, operating systems, and applications.
• Assists problem resolution by devising or modifying procedures.
• Considers equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results when developing resolutions.
• Supports the identification of system requirements by interviewing users, interviewing and selecting vendors (if applicable), analyzing applications, evaluating existing and proposed systems, and recommending solutions.
• Analyzes and isolates application issues and performs problem resolution.
• Monitors progress of software-based projects by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, and recommending actions.
• Improves systems performance by investigating problems, developing specifications, identifying trends in technology, and recommending solutions.
• Works as part of a team.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience working with modern JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js, React.js, Angular, or similar.
• 3+ years of backend web development experience using frameworks like Django, Flask, FastAPI, or equivalent.
• Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Hands-on experience in an electrical lab is highly beneficial. Backgrounds in electrical engineering, familiarity with bench-top test equipment, soldering, and breadboarding are all strong assets.
• Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub.
• Comfortable working with TypeScript.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS, as well as containerization technologies like Docker and related tooling.
• Strong command of Linux environments, including writing and debugging shell/bash scripts.
• Familiarity with software project management tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira.

What you'll experience working at UL:

• Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn't new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 125 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.
• People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you'll almost always hear, "the people." Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We're able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers create. We're inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.
• Grow & achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.
• Total Rewards:
  • Competitive remuneration package with yearly bonus
  • Mediclaim scheme for family
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Group Personal Accident Insurance
  • Training and Development (provided by UL University).

Learn More:
Working at UL is an exciting journey that twists and turns daily. We thrive in the twists and revel in the turns. This is our every day. This is our normal.
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ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
As we're supporting some of the most innovative companies in the world, high-performing IT is vital. Deeply focused on technology innovation and practically applying new and emerging technologies to meet the evolving needs of our customers, we operate as strategic partners to the wider organization, developing and delivering best-in-class IT solutions. We also use our expertise day-to-day to offer our colleagues a seamless technology experience, providing them with the tools to help customers all over the world deliver safer, more sustainable solutions. Join our team and connect, support and empower colleagues across our global community.