IT Developer, Cotton Platform

Job Description

This position is responsible for analyzing, architecting, and developing software solutions for an international agricultural commodity trading firm.

• Creation of software utilizing modern web development techniques.
• Obtains details about project objectives for complex software applications from the Project Leader/Manager or other senior members of the project team; performs initial analysis/evaluation of existing in‑house/legacy system(s); reviews current technologies and examines previous implementations to understand required functionality and interfaces.
• Assists the technical leader on a project team, supports the design of end‑to‑end architecture of component‑based, services‑oriented applications; assists in the design of core business components utilizing industry‑accepted object‑oriented analysis and design standards; performs programming functions based on specifications provided.
• Performs testing while in development and debugging code prior to submitting for user acceptance testing.
• Performs enhancement and repair of existing software as needed.
• Performs all duties as required.

Four‑year college degree, preferably in Computer Science. Formal training or certification in C#, .NET, Microsoft SQL, IIS or other Microsoft technologies preferred.

Minimum of three years of software development experience with the required technologies or other web technologies. Experience in large project development, development life cycles, and development methodologies.

• Solid understanding of Web Server development (HTML5, JavaScript, NPM, Type Script, C#, JSON, XML, ASP.NET, and Web Services).
• Proven responsive UX development skills (HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, Angular).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft SQL, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Integration Services, and SQL Data Transformation Services.
• Understanding of issues impacting scalability and reliability.
• Strong knowledge of database structure and design.
• Preferred:
  Internet Information Server (IIS), SQL Server, SQL Server Analysis Services, Windows Server, , VB6, XSLT.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and resolve day‑to‑day problems, manage multiple concurrent tasks and shifting priorities, interact with technical and user personnel and work with little supervision on assigned tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.

Utilizes creativity and specialized knowledge to design and develop computer programs, procedures, and strategies. Exercises judgment and knowledge of company systems to arrive at the most efficient solutions to problems. Provides recommendations on development methodologies and frameworks for projects. Assists with the evaluation and analysis of existing or proposed system enhancement and hardware/software purchases.

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Family‑friendly benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family‑building benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles).

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.