FAQs
What is the primary focus of the Product Designer position?
The primary focus is to configure and maintain a COTS application in the AWS SaaS Environment and develop and maintain custom reports in the Qlik/GCP Cloud Environment to support outbound logistics operations in the Material & Vehicle Logistic Product line.
What level of education is required for this position?
A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering is required for this position.
How many years of experience are necessary for this role?
A minimum of 8 years of software development and support experience is required.
Is domain experience in specific industries required?
Yes, domain experience within Automotive, Manufacturing, and Order to Delivery is preferred.
What tools and technologies should candidates be familiar with?
Candidates should have experience with data virtualization/ETL/analysis tools like Qlik, Power BI, Alteryx, Redshift (AWS), and BigQuery (GCP).
What kind of database knowledge is important for this role?
Strong knowledge of databases, particularly SQL and RDBMS, is important, with exposure to Aurora PostgreSQL being preferred.
What AWS services should candidates have experience with?
Candidates should have experience with AWS application hosting/services, including CloudWatch and Redshift.
What types of application interfaces should candidates be experienced with?
Candidates should have experience with application interfaces including SOAP/REST APIs, MQs, and SFTP.
How important are communication and teamwork skills for this position?
Excellent teamwork, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills are essential for this position.
What project management methodology should candidates be familiar with?
A good understanding of Agile software development methodologies is required.
What are the key responsibilities of this position regarding custom reports?
The key responsibilities include leading and developing custom reports using various data virtualization, ETL, and analysis technologies such as BigQuery (GCP), Qlik, Power BI, Alteryx, and Redshift (AWS).
Will this position involve troubleshooting production incidents?
Yes, the position involves leading and identifying root cause analysis for production incidents and work orders.
Are there any specific communication or governance tasks associated with this role?
Yes, the position includes providing input to product governance communications.
Will I have the opportunity to participate in Agile ceremonies?
Yes, active participation in all team Agile ceremonies and managing daily deliverables in Rally with proper user story and acceptance criteria is required.
Is there an emphasis on improving delivery quality and operational efficiency?
Yes, coordinating activities for continual improvement to enhance delivery quality and operational efficiency is a key responsibility of this role.