Application Development Consultant

The Goodyear Tire and Rubber company is seeking a motivated individual to design, develop, and deliver integrated CAD & PLM software solutions to internal customers in support of business needs. You will work with a cross-functional and cross-continental group of software developers and engineers who are creating, enhancing, and supporting CAD applications that are key to the Goodyear design community. The software engineer will design and develop software solutions within these critical systems. The candidate will evolve as part of a global software development team which implements IT R&D software solutions to support the tire design and manufacturing processes in different innovation and design centers and many manufacturing plants globally. The quality of our service is ensured through our implementation of industry standard ITIL practices. **What You’ll Do:** **Main Responsibilities:** * Design, develop, and enhance enterprise CAD applications that integrate with PLM, ensuring alignment with business requirements and enterprise architecture standards. * Develop and maintain application components using .NET technologies (C#, VB.NET), SQL, Web Technologies and scripting tools to support engineering and business processes. * Collaborate with business design groups, analysts, and stakeholders to translate functional requirements into scalable technical solutions. * Adhere to established Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices, including coding standards, code reviews, testing, and release governance. * Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across application, data, and integration layers where root causes are not immediately obvious. * Maintain, enhance, and support sub-systems, integrations, and third-party components within the CAD application ecosystem. * Ensure data integrity, system consistency, and application stability through robust design, validation, and control mechanisms. * Develop and execute unit testing to ensure high-quality, defect-free deliverables aligned with development standards. * Communicate effectively with project managers, architects, and stakeholders to provide progress updates, technical insights, and risk identification. * Seek guidance from senior IT associates when working with unclear requirements or unfamiliar technologies. * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, contributing to team capability and quality standards. * Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, code documentation, and operational procedures. * Evaluate and investigate emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks to improve application capabilities and developer efficiency. * Support production deployments, including participation in change windows and off-hours activities as required. * Operate effectively within EST time zone hours and support global delivery needs when necessary. **What We’re Looking For:** * ·       **BRONZE** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related field, or equivalent practical experience. ·       **BRONZE** Minimum 7-8 years of experience in application development using C#, VB.NET, SQL, and related Microsoft technologies. ·       **BRONZE** Experience developing web-based solutions using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, React, Angular or similar technologies ·       **BRONZE** Experience working with scripting tools such as Batch scripting, SQL, or equivalent automation tools. ·       **BRONZE** Experience with .NET web technologies and application development frameworks. ·       **BRONZE** Experience working with scripting and automation tools such as SQL, Batch scripting, or PowerShell ·       **BRONZE** Hands-on experience working within structured SDLC and Agile/DevOps delivery models ·       **BRONZE** Experience using version control systems such as GitHub, working with modern CI/CD and DevOps toolchains (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jira) ·       **BRONZE** Experience working in production support environments with incident and problem management responsibilities using ServiceNOW ·       **SILVER** Experience with CAD/CAM systems such as CATIA V5, Siemens NX, or similar engineering platforms. ·       **SILVER** Experience with with Siemens Teamcenter PLM **version 2412 or newer** integrations in enterprise production environments ·       **SILVER** Exposure to Java and JavaScript-based development technologies. ·       **SILVER** Ability to design, evaluate, and evolve AWS‑based solutions/services/architectures, including cloud services (EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC) ·       **GOLD** Practical experience developing & implementing AI-assisted development tools including agents, MCPs, LLMs, RAG, etc (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Copilot Studio, Claude, Cursor, CodeX, Gemini, Kiro, Cortex) ·       **GOLD** Experience with PowerShell and VBA for automation and reporting. **What Will Set You Apart:** * Strong expertise in: * **BRONZE** Deployment Center * **SILVER** Teamcenter installations, upgrades, and patching * **BRONZE** Cloning and managing environments * **SILVER** Teamcenter MicroServices architecture * **SILVER** Teamcenter Security Services (TcSS) * **SILVER** HTTPS / SSL / certificate management * **BRONZE** Volume management (including volume removal) * **BRONZE** Active Integration Gateway – **T4S v.22** * **SILVER** Database platforms (MS SQL) * **BRONZE** Scripting and automation (Batch, PowerShell, SQL) * **BRONZE** Solid understanding of Teamcenter workflows, configuration, and integration concepts. * **BRONZE** Strong troubleshooting skills across application and platform layers. * **BRONZE** Experience with performance monitoring, reliability engineering, and operational excellence practices. * **GOLD** Ability to design, evaluate, and evolve platform architectures, including AWS‑based solutions. * **BRONZE** Comfortable operating in complex, evolving environments with changing scope and priorities. * **BRONZE** Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across technical and business teams. * **\----///** * **BRONZE** Application development using C#, VB.NET, and .NET frameworks * **BRONZE** SQL and database interaction (queries, validation, troubleshooting) * **BRONZE**.NET web technologies and application frameworks (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, React, Angular or similar technologies) * **BRONZE** DevOps and CI/CD toolchains (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jira) * **SILVER** CAD/PLM tools (CATIA, NX, Teamcenter or similar) * **SILVER** AWS‑based solutions/services/architectures, including cloud services (EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC) * **SILVER** Exposure to Java and JavaScript-based development technologies. * **GOLD** Scripting and automation (Batch, PowerShell, or equivalent) * **BRONZE** Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills for complex and ambiguous issues especially working with manufacturing. * **BRONZE** Ability to troubleshoot cross-layer issues spanning application, database, and integration components. * **BRONZE** Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (business, infrastructure, architecture, QA). * **BRONZE** Comfortable operating in complex, evolving environments with changing scope and priorities. * **BRONZE** Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across technical and business teams. * **BRONZE** Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking capabilities with proven delivery track record. * **BRONZE** Self-motivated and capable of operating with minimal supervision while maintaining high quality standards. * **BRONZE** Ability to communicate clearly and translate technical concepts into business-friendly language. * **BRONZE** Comfortable working across multiple geographies and interacting with stakeholders at all organizational levels. * **SILVER** Practical experience developing & implementing AI-assisted development tools * **GOLD** Ability to evaluate and modernize application architectures, including cloud or advanced automation opportunities. **Additional Details:** **Relocation Available:** No #LI-AL3 Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.