Lead Application Developer

Company Profile

Located in the heart of Central Minnesota, Virnig Manufacturing has been designing and producing skid steer loader attachments since 1989. From engineering and cutting raw materials to machining, welding and painting the finished product, all steps of the manufacturing process are done in-house. Today, the family owned and operated business has grown into a premium attachment manufacturer supplying North America and beyond. By integrating the latest manufacturing technologies and using top-of-the-line materials, Virnig has distinguished themselves as a cut above the rest in the manufacturing industry.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Application Developer to spearhead our development team and drive the design, implementation, and maintenance of innovative software solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and mentor other team members. This position will work with all departments to understand the business requirements and utilize the best technology to meet objectives in an effective and efficient work flow for end users.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of application developers, providing guidance and support.
• Oversee the development lifecycle, from requirement gathering to deployment.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to best practices.
• Foster a collaborative team environment and promote continuous learning.

Technical Expertise:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, translating them into technical specifications.
• Implement and enforce coding standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and bugs.
• Conduct tests to evaluate conformance to specifications to identify and correct problems.

Project Management:

• Develop project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate with other departments to integrate applications with existing systems and infrastructure.
• Conducts formal and on-the-job training for system users in the capabilities and usage of custom-built applications.

Innovation & Strategy:

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Propose and implement improvements to enhance application performance and user experience.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and methodologies.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in application development, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior developer role.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, integrating complex software systems.
• Experience with .NET, C#, HTML, MS SQL, SSIS, APIs, BI.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in Visual Studio development environment, testing, deployment and source control.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Family owned and operated with a team-oriented culture. Success is achieved by working together.
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) including company match

VIRNIG MANUFACTURING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, military service, veteran status, gender identity, status with regard to public assistance, or any other class protected by law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with known disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship for the Company.