Software Engineer, IT Business Analyst

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. As a Software Engineer at Smithfield Foods, you will design, develop, and maintain technology solutions that support business operations across the enterprise. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build, integrate, and enhance applications and systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and alignment with organizational goals.

You will also play a key role in supporting existing solutions and driving innovation to improve processes and deliver business value. You will be a solution architect for our SAP TM application with the ability to lead design sessions, troubleshoot production issues and translate business requirements into actionable IT initiatives.

• Application Development:
  Design, build, and enhance software applications that meet business requirements, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Systems Integration:
  Develop and support integrations between enterprise applications and platforms to enable seamless data flow and efficient business operations.
• Maintenance & Support:
  Provide ongoing technical support, troubleshooting, and optimization for applications and systems, ensuring stability, security, and high performance.
• Collaboration & Partnership:
  Work closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners to translate business needs into effective technical solutions that drive results.
• Process Improvement & Innovation:
  Analyze existing processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement, recommending innovative approaches and new technologies that deliver business value.
• Standards & Best Practices:
  Document system designs, processes, and workflows while ensuring adherence to IT standards, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Project Delivery:
  Contribute to the planning and execution of IT initiatives and projects, balancing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality results on time.

• Education & Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, and 2+ years of relevant experience in software engineering, application development, or systems support; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical & Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with the capacity to evaluate complex business needs, design effective solutions, and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts and collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, IT colleagues, and external partners.
• Adaptability & Initiative:
  Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Professionalism & Team Fit:
  Respectful, approachable, and team-oriented, with a commitment to building strong working relationships, contributing to a…