Software Engineer/.NET Developer

About the Company

AVAI designs, engineers, and builds home automation solutions for high-end residential and commercial facilities. AVAI provides hardware and software integration for a wide range of residential subsystems including Audio/Video, Lighting, Security, and Climate to create an integrated yet easy-to-use solution for the homeowner.

 

We are a fast-growing company in a high-growth industry.  You will be joining a team of professionals working on cool technologies in a fun and exciting work environment.

 

About the Opportunity

We are looking for talented software professionals to join our Technology Team.  We work with various technologies including .NET, AMX, and Flash.  You will be exposed to a wide array of technologies and tools that will greatly broaden your current skill set. 

 

Responsibilities

 Manage and lead the Software Integration Team responsible for the deployment of an automation system.  Participate on project teams organized to cost effectively design and deliver automation systems.

 Design, develop, test, and maintain software to perform high-level device integration, and enable user command and control.

 Design and implement protocols for communicating with devices and with user interfaces. 

 Design, develop, and support other middleware software intended to provide visibility and recoverability of the system.

 Design and implement databases to support software.

 Perform installation and testing of software and troubleshooting of software and software-to-hardware-communication issues.  May be performed on-site or remotely.

 Actively seek out and reports on new software, software capabilities, software development methodologies, and other computer-related tools to improve productivity and knowledge sharing of the team in general, as well as simplify development and deployment processes.

 Develop AMX Software to perform device control and status reporting on the AMX Embedded Control System.

 Develop and execute test plans on software and systems.

 

Required Skills

 Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with an ability to work effectively on small teams.  Ability to respond to dynamic work and project requirements.

 Strong General Programming Skills, Software Design, Software Debugging, Software Documentation, Software Testing, Problem Solving.  Good knowledge of Software Development Fundamentals and the Software Development Process.

 Strong application development and troubleshooting skills in C#, SQL Server, COM and ASP.NET.  Additional skills required in Visual Basic .Net, and Visual Basic 6.

 Familiarity with TCP/IP, serial (RS-232), and infrared communications. Familiarity with generating and parsing/handling messages which adhere to defined protocols.

 Strong experience and knowledge with the Microsoft technologies including server systems, Office software and developer software.

 Strong interest and experience in efficiently identifying and resolving issues.

 

 

Required Education and Experience

 BS in Computer Science or equivalent.2+ years of professional software development, including experience designing, troubleshooting, and testing software.2+ years of .Net experience (C# preferred)2+ years of Visual Basic 6

 

Desirables

 AMX System Programming SkillsCurrent Microsoft Certifications including MSCDEnthusiastic interest in home automation technologies including lighting, A/V, climate and security systems.

 

About the Benefits

AVAI provides outstanding benefits including competitive salaries and a health care plan.  You will be getting in on the ground floor of a fast-growing company.  This growth will lead to a variety of possible career opportunities.  You will be working with a team of outstanding professionals, and will be exposed to a wide variety of technologies that will vastly increase your skill set.

 

Some Travel Required.  For additional information about the company, go to www.avai.com

 

Keywords

 

AVAI, Software Engineer, Software Developer, .NET Developer, Software Architect, Home Automation, AMX Developer.