Software Engineer Associate #1012274
Job Description:

• We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented entry level candidate within Product Definition and Offer.
• This role will blend business acumen with technical proficiency, requiring the ability to understand complex business processes and translate them into effective system configurations.
• You will be a key player in ensuring our systems accurately reflect business needs and operate efficiently.
• This position will focus heavily on the developing new processes with technical solutions with the vehicle configuration space.
• The position will utilize ML and AI to quickly develop solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across various departments to understand business needs, gather detailed requirements, and document them clearly and concisely using various techniques (e.g., user stories, use cases, process flows).
• Translate business requirements into technical configurations within our [mention specific system] backend.

 
This includes, but is not limited to:

• Developing and maintaining configuration specifications.
• Creating and modifying data mappings and integrations.
• Implementing and testing new configurations.
• Troubleshooting and resolving configuration-related issues.
• Analyze existing data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement. This may involve querying databases, generating reports, and visualizing data using appropriate tools.
• Identify opportunities to streamline business processes and improve system efficiency through configuration changes and best practices.
• Thoroughly test configurations to ensure they meet requirements and function as expected. Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps.
• Work closely with developers, IT support, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation and ongoing support of system configurations.

 
Skills Required:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into easily understandable terms for non-technical audiences.

 
Skills Preferred:

• Java experience
• SQL experience

 
Experience Required:

• ML experience and implementation experience

 
Experience Preferred:

• Experience with Agile methodologies is a plus.
• Experience with vehicle configuration is a plus.

 
Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, or a related field.

 
Education Preferred:

• Master’s degree with concentration in ML is a plus.

 
Additional Info:
 
At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra.  We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
 

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

 
Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
FastTek Global was named one of the Top Workplaces in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023!
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