Applications Engineer

at  Honda

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Software Development:

• Collaborate with senior engineers, architects, and product teams to design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions that meet business requirements and technical specifications.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to ensure code quality and consistency.

Technical Design and Documentation:

• Assist in translating business requirements into technical specifications and design documents.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and propose solutions to technical challenges.
• Document software designs, processes, and procedures to facilitate knowledge sharing and maintainability.

Testing and Quality Assurance:

• Write unit tests and participate in automated testing efforts to ensure code reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Identify and debug issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with QA engineers to develop test plans and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Continuous Improvement and Learning:
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software.
• Actively participate in learning opportunities, such as training sessions, workshops, and conferences.
• Seek feedback from peers and mentors to identify areas for improvement and professional growth.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering is preferred.
• 0 to 2 years’ experience with coding, testing and design.

Other Job-Specific Skills

• Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with software development tools and technologies, such as version control systems (e.g., Git), IDEs, and build tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred:

• Experience developing applications or solid experience building applications on top of RESTful APIs.
• Comfortable with modern JavaScript architectures.
• Solid knowledge of algorithms, design patterns, and componentization approaches.
• Experience in software design patterns, problem solving and troubleshooting.

• The purpose and function of this position will be to support Consumer Applications Unit (Owner & Commerce area). Leveraging his/her knowledge and understanding of solutions, industry best practices, and/or technology for development, enhancement, and production support for these applications.