Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail.
Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world.
Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world.
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Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.Who will you be working with?This is an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer to join a growing team focused on Latin America initiatives to support our Application Excellence Business Units team in Latin America.This person will join a high-performance team that supports the region and play a protagonism role to modernize and protect our application footprint.How will you make a difference?
As a member of the Application Excellence Team focused on BU and P&L solutions, you will be responsible for developing and overseeing projects that enhance solutions and deliver value to customers, playing an integral part in strategic growth.
As we work on a DevOps organization, the individual will coordinate project execution across functions, resolve challenges, and drive successful completion through collaboration with business, technical and partner teams, as well as support the lifecycle management of applications, manage third party contracts and mentor junior software engineers.
Well-suited for those who thrive in fast-paced environments seeking to advance their career through impactful program management work supporting regional expansion.What do we want to know about you?
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related STEM field with additional post-graduation/specialization in technology.Experience in software development, with a strong focus on Node.js and Angular on the past yearsProven track record in working with reporting tools such as QlikView, Denodo, Power BI, and similar applications.Familiarity with Office 365 management platforms and low-code solutions.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.Knowledge of supply chain-related processes is a plus.Ability to build solutions, but also perform project and vendor management type of workManagement of the technical scope and support for application support contracts, ensuring seamless operations and timely issue resolution, including bridging contract renegotiations in partnership with the sourcing teamDemonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual thinking skills.Effectively communicate and present to multiple stakeholders at all levels.Collaborate well with business and technology teams to support and enhance existing systems.Thrive in a high-pressure environment, multitasking and prioritizing effectively across projects.What will your typical day look like?
Start the day by reviewing the team's Kanban board or project management tool to understand the current priorities and tasks.Attend standup meetings in-person and online with the cross-functional team to discuss progress, blockers, and any new requirements.Dive into the codebase to work on a new feature or enhancement using Node.js and Angular.Collaborate with global teams to integrate reporting tools like QlikView or Power BI, ensuring the data visualizations meet the business needs.Participate in a technical design review session with Enterprise Architecture teams to discuss the approach for a complex integration and be the primary owner to defend project demands for your portfolioTroubleshoot and resolve any issues that have been escalated from the application support team, ensuring seamless operations.Support vendors and contract management of outsourced services for application supportExplore new low-code solutions or Office 365 management platforms that could improve productivity and efficiency.Mentor a junior developer, providing guidance on coding best practices and architectural patterns.Attend meetings with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions.Participate in a code review session, providing feedback to ensure the quality and reliability of the software.Have the flexibility to work on the Americas time zone when required.Spend time researching the latest trends and technologies in software engineering and reporting tools.Wrap up the day by updating the team's project management tool and planning for the next day's tasks.#LI-AC1Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges.
In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness.
We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you!
Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status.
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