Sr. Planisware Software Engineer

Imagine driving the future of mobility by architecting the very systems that bring next-generation vehicles to life. In this role, you will have a profound impact on the speed and efficiency of global product development, transforming legacy platforms into cutting-edge, high-performance ecosystems that empower visionary engineering teams to innovate faster than ever before.

About the Partner and the Company

Partnering with Aquent, you will join a visionary enterprise that is redefining the landscape of product development within the automotive and manufacturing sectors. This is an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to the creation of next-generation transportation solutions and shape the future of mobility, directly impacting how groundbreaking products are brought to market.

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate software engineer to spearhead the design, build, and maintenance of our enterprise Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) platform. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in transforming legacy systems into a modern, high-performance ecosystem, directly influencing the speed and efficiency with which new models and innovations reach the world. You will work closely with thought leaders and technical leads, providing technical direction and execution planning, fostering a high-collaboration environment focused on innovation and strategic alignment.

What You Will Do

• Engineer clean, modular, and maintainable custom code within the enterprise platform, leveraging advanced scripting paradigms (OPX2Script / L7).
• Architect scalable data models, objects, macro-attributes, and custom database schemas within the system engine to support sophisticated engineering analytics.
• Design and implement robust, low-latency APIs and web services (REST/SOAP, Open-API) to seamlessly connect the platform with critical enterprise systems such as SAP, Jira, Azure, and Data Lakes.
• Diagnose complex technical bottlenecks, meticulously profile memory usage, conduct advanced code reviews, and optimize heavily nested SQL queries to ensure maximum system performance.
• Manage code versioning using Git/GitHub, orchestrate multi-environment code synchronization, integrate automated testing scripts into deployment pipelines, and manage development tasks within Jira.
• Implement enterprise-grade authentication, authorization, and data encryption standards (OAuth, SAML) across the environment.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in Software Engineering, with at least 3 years of dedicated, hands-on engineering and customization within Planisware Enterprise.
• Proficient-level mastery of Planisware Scripting Language (OPX2Script / L6 / L7) and advanced dynamic reporting architecture.
• Familiarity with Java, JavaScript, Python, or standard web application architectures that integrate with enterprise systems.
• Deep technical experience building and troubleshooting enterprise-scale web services, microservices, and asynchronous data pipelines.
• Strong proficiency in relational database architecture (Oracle, SQL Server) and writing complex, highly optimized SQL queries.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts, and SDLC best practices.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience mapping engineering data, R&D budgets, or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) data structures in an automotive or manufacturing context.
• Planisware Developer certification.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.