A Career at HARMAN
As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experienceCombine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellenceAdvance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role 

The Software Developer MES, Java is working within the Digital Automotive Manufacturing team, interacting with the global IT and Business teams. 

The primary scope is to design and implement sustainable, robust and secure software solutions on an enterprise level within the global MES solution portfolio under consideration of business- and customer requirements, as well as the DigITal strategy. Supporting major incidents and daily operations from a 3rd level perspective. 

 
What You Will Do  

Learn our approach of manufacturing and obtain our philosophy and mindset.Create software architecture for specific system components in close collaboration with solution architects.Develop sustainable, robust and secure JAVA applications software under consideration of business and customer requirements. Interact with the IT and manufacturing teams to analyze requirements and create concepts in alignment with the DigITal strategy, high performance, economic aspects and usability, especially related to production shopfloor.Bring in new ideas, concepts and technology for optimizing software solutions.Be an interface between Business and DigITal, communicate to internal as well as customer (Automotive OEM) stakeholders.Review project requests describing user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish the project.Peer review the work of other developers.Conduct internal and business testing sessions, review solutions, ensure software quality and be the responsible person for the deliverable.Maintain software and provide customer (internal) support on the 3rd level.
 

What You Need to Be Successful

A Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.Java (7+ years work experience) in an enterprise environment designing and implementing software.Solid understanding of web technologies (REST, Webservice, SSL).Documentation skills (UML, Architecture Diagrams, Technical Specifications, API Documentation, C4 or arc42).Global approach in handling development items and problem management.Ability to oversee complex processes and problems.Familiarity with SOLID principles and Design Patterns.Excellent command of English.Problem solving mindset.Team player.

Bonus Points if You Have

Knowledge High Availability concepts in an Enterprise Environment.Experience using SAP NetWeaver, JBOSS or similar or application server. Capabilities in handling, administrating and debugging of enterprise application system landscapes (e.g. analysis of heap/thread dump).Experience with databases in an enterprise environment.Understanding the fundaments of cryptography concepts.Experience with Test Automation, TDD, CI/CD pipelines.Knowledge in manufacturing processes and related systems.Knowledge of any mainstream Manufacturing Execution System (SAP ME preferred).Solid experience with at least one major Unix distribution

What Makes You Eligible 

Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel.  Be willing to work in an office in Queretaro, Mexico.

What We Offer  

Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University-Competitive wellness benefits.“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.