Developer 1, Programming (New College Graduate/Fresh Graduate)

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Developer 1, Programming to join our dynamic team in Laguna, Philippines. As a key member of our software development group, you will be responsible for designing, coding, and modifying software applications to meet our organization's evolving needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Develop and maintain high-quality, efficient, and scalable software solutions
• Work with end users to define requirements for new applications and enhancements to existing systems/applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements for new features and enhancements
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code using best practices and design patterns
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and performance issues
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and methodologies
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions
• Provide support for applications used in the factory operating in a fast moving manufacturing environment.
• Mentor junior developers and share knowledge within the team

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Education: Minimum of a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline is required. MS is a plus.

SKILLS:

• Knowledge in front end development using Angular or React framework, JavaScript and jQuery.
• Programming Skills: The successful candidate must have hands-on programming experience using the Microsoft Visual Studio development suite, specifically C#.Net. Also, familiar with the web application development. 0-2 years of professional software development experience required
• Software Architecture: Understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and object-oriented programming principles. Knowledge of web development frameworks and RESTful API design
• Database: Must have programming experience with Oracle DB or MS SQL, including database schema design and writing stored procedures/functions.
• Written communication skills: The successful candidate must be able to write clear requirement documents, design documents, test plans and user documents.
• Verbal communication skills: The successful candidate must be able to present requirements, designs, test plans and status to peers and management team.
• Team Skills: The successful candidate must have demonstrated successes in operating in a collaborative team development environment.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is a plus
• Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies (AI, ML etc.)

Additional Information

Additional Information

Important Reminders:

• We provide free medical examination.
• We do not collect any original requirements.
• We do not collect any fees at any stage of the hiring process.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Western Digitals Ethics Helpline or email [email protected]