System Engineer I

Summary

Gournay Consulting is looking to add a key member to the team in a Systems Engineer I role. This entry-level position involves developing and delivering custom solutions for both internal and client use, translating business needs into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, understand both our clients’ and our company’s business needs and end goals to develop automated and value-adding solutions and systems
• Develop and maintain proficiency understanding of priority MarTech platforms, including Salsify, Akeneo, Bynder, Contentful, Monday, Shopify and their respective business application
• Utilize various coding languages/frameworks, including NextJS and Java Script, in tandem with established platforms to create innovative data paths and intuitive user experiences
• Work independently, with supervisor and within broader team to solve problems and provide solutions to business needs in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Provide service delivery, including project management, design, configuration, and documentation for internal and external projects
• Ensure responsibilities are accurately tracked and completed on time with status updates proactively communicated to appropriate stakeholders
• Manage app roll out including usage synopsis, training, tracking of tool usage, and usage expansion as applicable
• Adhere to best practices for testing and QA of solutions, workflows, and system configurations to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Monitor and maintain existing systems to avoid any business disruption
• Monitor packages/patches used in GC architecture to update, test, and deploy updates as needed
• Learn and drive new industry best practices and identify how solutions can be leveraged to implement these practices for client success
• Collaborate and communicate internally with team members to understand challenges, identify solution options, learn from past experiences, and innovate innovative solutions

Skills

• Recent or upcoming Bachelor's Degree with a preferred concentration major in Computer Science, Programming, Software/Electrical/Computer Engineering
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Programming experience, whether indirect (such as courses in programming, hobby programming), or direct (employment experience). Employment, Internship or Co-op experience in a related field is strongly preferred
• Understanding of HTML and CSS and experience with JavaScript and NextJS
• Experience with version control software such as GitHub for maintaining code integrity and tracking changes and bugs, or an understanding of how this process works
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including ability to create basic formulas and sort and manage data, including using Vlookups and pivot tables, and use VBA
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively both written and verbally and present complex concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Highly detailed oriented, with a commitment to accuracy and strong planning and organizational skills
• Has a growth mindset and thrives in an agile and fast-paced work environment with autonomy to drive outcomes
• The role is office based, with remote working flexibility offered on Fridays
• Employment, Internship or Co-op experience in a related field is strongly preferred
• Preference will be given to candidates already within a commutable distance to our office location

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Recent or upcoming Bachelor's Degree with a preferred concentration major in Computer Science, Programming, Software/Electrical/Computer Engineering
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Programming experience, whether indirect (such as courses in programming, hobby programming), or direct (employment experience). Employment, Internship or Co-op experience in a related field is strongly preferred
• Understanding of HTML and CSS and experience with JavaScript and NextJS
• Experience with version control software such as GitHub for maintaining code integrity and tracking changes and bugs, or an understanding of how this process works
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including ability to create basic formulas and sort and manage data, including using Vlookups and pivot tables, and use VBA
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively both written and verbally and present complex concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Highly detailed oriented, with a commitment to accuracy and strong planning and organizational skills
• Has a growth mindset and thrives in an agile and fast-paced work environment with autonomy to drive outcomes
• The role is office based, with remote working flexibility offered on Fridays

Nice to Haves

• Employment, Internship or Co-op experience in a related field is strongly preferred
• Preference will be given to candidates already within a commutable distance to our office location

Benefits

• Annual bonus potential is up to 15% of base salary, based upon performance.