Intermediate Software (Web) Developer

Department: Prairie Systems / IT Team

Position Overview:

To further develop and support proprietary PrairiE Systems applications and web solutions, research and develop new technologies for existing and future applications.

Essential Job Responsibilities / Duties:

• Competent in the core technologies used.
• Develops software:  This includes writing code, testing and debugging software, and working with other developers to ensure the software meets project requirements.
• Contributes to high-level architectural design and patterns.
• Collaborates with team members: Intermediate software developers often work as part of a team, collaborating with other developers, designers, and project managers to ensure projects are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Troubleshoots issues: When issues arise with software, intermediate developers may be responsible for identifying and resolving the issue. This may involve working with end-users to diagnose the problem and implement a solution.
• Documents software applications: including creating user manuals and technical documentation for other developers to utilize.
• Communicates product development estimates and status updates to appropriate team members.
• Represents PES:  by attending industry trade shows and company-sponsored events to network with current and potential new customers, and to promote and market the company, when appropriate.

Typical Work Environment:

• Majority of work is conducted in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Some short and long-distance travel may be required occasionally.  
• This position is hybrid work eligible.

Requirements

Education:

• Associates Degree in a technology related field (Equivalent work experience is acceptable).

Professional Experience:

• 3-5 years professional experience in application development
• Experience in agriculture-related software preferred
• Experience in agricultural animal production preferred
• Experience with feed manufacturing preferred

Specialized Knowledge / Skills:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Visual Studio .Net / .Core
• Ability to work independently on applications start to finish
• Ability to work efficiently in other team members’ code
• Ability to analyze and document software requirements and flows
• Working knowledge of asp.net, classic asp, java script, jQuery, web services(rest\soap), JSON, xml, HTML, Angular
• Experience with source code management tools such as JIRA

Non-Technical Skills and Abilities:

• Effective communication to all levels of the organization
• Excellent oral and written communication and documentation skills
• Ability to successfully collaborate with customers directly
• Advocate for ideas / acceptance of decisions – brings a passion for technical ideas but also understands the decision-making process and can support that path
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Licenses / Certification:

• Valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more occasionally

Safety Requirements:

• Follow all company safety procedures and safety regulations
• Follow customer defined bio-security measures to avoid transmitting disease.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.