Application Developer

Taubensee Steel & Wire Company, since 1946, is a growing manufacturer of quality wire and cold drawn bar products with three facilities in Illinois and Kentucky. We are an innovative team that thinks outside the box and find it to be exciting to be a part of American Manufacturing.

Summary

We are seeking a talented and experienced Application Developer to join our development team. As an Application Developer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions using object-oriented languages such as Business Basic, C# and Java. You will also be involved in various aspects of software development, including systems architecture, cloud development, and front-end development with modern frameworks.

Duties

• Design and develop efficient and scalable software solutions using object-oriented languages like C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

• Work closely with the systems architecture team to ensure software solutions align with overall system design and architecture principles.

• Leverage cloud technologies and frameworks to develop and deploy scalable and reliable applications in a hybrid environment.

• Develop software solutions that can run seamlessly across multiple platforms, including desktop, web, and mobile.

• Support and document development processes, including code versioning, testing, and deployment procedures.

• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues, ensuring high-quality and reliable software deliverables.

• Collaborate with legacy systems when required, adapting, and integrating newer technologies into older systems.

• Use scripting languages such as PowerShell or Bash to automate tasks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing software solutions using object-oriented languages such as C#, Java, or JavaScript.

• Knowledge of systems architecture principles and experience in designing scalable and maintainable software systems.

• Familiarity with database technologies such as SQL, NoSQL, or ORM frameworks.

• Experience with cloud development platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and a solid understanding of cloud-based architectures.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to debug and resolve complex software issues.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.

• Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Willingness to work with legacy systems and adapt to their requirements.

Preferred skills and knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Application Development, or a related field. 3 years of work experience in software in software development can substitute for bachelor’s degree.

• Familiarity with software development best practices, including version control, testing, and deployment methodologies.

• Proficiency in front-end development with modern frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.js or HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.

• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.

• Understanding of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD pipelines.

• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and tools such as JIRA or Agile/Scrum.

• Experience in performance optimization and profiling of software applications.

• Knowledge of security best practices in software development.

Note: This position is Hybrid but will be required to come in weekly to Wheeling, IL. Therefore, must be a local Chicagoland candidate.