IT Software Developer

SUMMARY

The IT Senior System Applications Developer is a member of a team of software professionals responsible for scoping, analyzing, designing, coding, testing, and implementing software based on business needs and requirements. IT System Applications Developers will also provide excellent customer service and support on existing software and work closely as a team to continually improve the software portfolio for Summit Polymers.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

· Learn and Improve Summit’s software systems and how they relate to our business principles, requirements, and objectives.

· Provides outstanding support to users and stakeholders on existing software including gathering feedback, troubleshooting, testing, updating, training, and debugging.

· Works on a team to establish all possible options for designing and delivering the best software solutions based on sound analytical judgment, stakeholder input, and the customer’s best interests.

· Delivers optimized software that is robust, efficient, and highly modular.

· Develops software according to functional and technical design specifications and maintains a “common sense” approach that serves to recognize potential design gaps and provides insight into closing them.

· Creates and designs databases, views, stored procedures, and user-defined functions of varying complexity with a “best practices” approach to keys, indices and relationships in SQL Server.

· Assists with management of Windows Server, IIS, and SQL Server with regards to administration and performance tuning.

· Works with stakeholders to create current process maps, analyzes user and business needs, determines components and functionality, and completes specification packages for software systems.

· Updates and writes documentation for software systems.

· Integrates software components and third-party programs.

· Utilize Jira/Sprints for project progress.

· Performs and assists with business analysis and quality assurance activities as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· BS in Computer Science plus 2 years experience in a similar role required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· 2-5 years’ experience of software development in C#/.NET. PowerApps, PowerBI

· Demonstrated knowledge of web technologies, such as HTML, CSS and Javascript.

· Demonstrated experience writing and analyzing SQL queries

· Source control management experience (Git)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Passion for continuous improvement.

· Ability to communicate complex procedures to other colleagues.

· Good communication skills – both written and verbal.

· Attention to detail and desire to probe further into data.

· Ability to work independently and within groups.

· Flexibility and willingness to accept a change in priorities as necessary.

· Understanding of ASP.Net MVC, modern web frameworks/systems (e.g. jQuery, Node.js), and agile development methodologies.

· A minimum score of 26 on the Wonderlic Contemporary Cognitive Ability Test.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position typically does not require any travel.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portage, MI 49002: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

Work Location: One location