Senior Developer

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Senior Developer will independently perform design, develop, modify, document and deliver high‑quality programming that meets the specific business needs. Developers will perform a variety of programming assignments requiring knowledge of established programming procedures and data processing requirements. Maintain and modify programs of considerable difficulty in a large and diverse user environment within a broad framework of standards, policies, and procedures, utilizing current techniques and methodologies.

This is an on‑site role located in Sioux Falls, SD.

• Lead complex projects/tasks that may involve multiple systems interactions or high risk situations and may require engaging multiple developers to accomplish the desired needs.
• Lead development teams by delegating responsibility and driving the overall development and delivery of the application or initiative.
• Design and deliver quality software application solutions on time.
• Responsible for overall design of large solutions.
• Serve as a subject matter specialist for specific application(s).
• Using specialized domain expertise and coding experience, independently analyze and design unique technical specifications based on requirements of an approved solution and advise management of the best solution.
• Using independent thought, knowledge and judgment of the application, develop and write code to meet business requirements for complex projects.
• Perform unit tests on code to validate functionality.
• Prepare necessary project documentation for one or multiple projects and deliver the documentation to the Project Manager and department manager.
• Provide accurate development effort estimates for new projects to the Business Analysts.
• Coach and advise junior level Software Developers by providing knowledge, expertise, guidance and recommendations in activities such as documentation, coding standards and existing business processes.
• Take a lead role defining and implementing the user experience for new and existing applications.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences, Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 10 years programming experience
• Strong proficiency in .NET, C#, ASP.NET; knowledgeable in Microsoft Visual Studio
• SharePoint, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing/Modeling experience desired
• SQL Server experience
• Experience with Great Plains Dynamics, IBM Maximo and financial processing is a plus
• Project Management experience desired
• Knowledge of system development life cycle methodologies and Windows operating systems
• Proven testing and quality assurance experience
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new programs

• Demonstrated problem‑solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills with the ability to suggest solutions
• An eye for detail and the ability to recognize deficiencies
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
• Strong customer service mindset with a value placed on relationships
• The ability to execute tasks from start to finish
• Demonstrated ability to remain self‑directed while maintaining a sense of urgency
• The ability to proactively anticipate and identify issues
• Strong negotiation, persuasion, and conflict resolution skills
• The ability to write clear and concise documents quickly
• Driven and solution‑oriented, with the ability to deliver results under tight deadlines
• A high level of personal integrity
• Interpersonal skills – the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
• The ability to embrace and promote change
• An innovative mindset
• The ability to think objectively
• Self‑awareness in the face of uncertainty
• The ability to work in a team environment

Some travel, to include overnights, may be required for this position.

This position operates in an office environment, working at a personal computer where you may sit or stand. Most of our Sioux Falls office workspace consists of an open‑concept design intended to promote open communication and collaboration.

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