At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This
passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to
our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day:
inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a
focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work
on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also
means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a
unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total
rewards along the way.
About Us
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional
services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the
world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we
are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and
consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data
centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy,
education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences,
infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business
development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology,
and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our
commitments to life every day.
Position Summary
The Software Engineer serves to support the business by designing, developing,
debugging, maintaining, and integrating various application modules. The
position works closely with internal business units to understand requirements
for developing applications to enhance companywide productivity and information
sharing. This includes development projects affecting workflow, reporting
functions, data accuracy, application interfaces (APIs) and compliance.
In this role, you will:
Directly contribute to internally developed applications, improving
day-to-day business workflows in the civil engineering space.
Write unit and functional tests and perform manual testing for applications,
to identify and solve problems with internal applications.
Deliver technical proposals for improving existing processes to a diverse
audience, with work and cost savings estimates. Recommendations may include
using features of existing services/applications, purchasing new
services/applications, or a bespoke development solution.
Work with other regional IT team members and managers to collaborate on
successful deployment of enterprise-wide initiatives.
Requirements
Proficiency in object-oriented Python development – frameworks like FastAPI,
Django or Flask preferred.
Experience with front-end JavaScript/TypeScript development - React
experience a plus.
Proficiency in SQL and relational databases – working knowledge of Microsoft
SQL server a plus.
Able to work with 3rd party APIs with little or no official documentation.
3-5 Years of Python Experience
Education Bachelor's degree or AA in Computer Science, Software
Engineering/Development, or other related discipline preferred
Location: Remote
Travel: None
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000 USD per
year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors
including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a
comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Professional development support
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here
[https://salasobrien.com/benefits/].
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any
type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the
disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.