Applications Developer

Socket.dev; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods in Rogers, AR seeks a Salary Exempt IT leader to oversee applications across the business, including design, development, deployment, maintenance and administration of core systems.

The role coordinates multi-project delivery, creates implementation plans, trains users, supports integrations with 3rd party apps, and participates in IT strategic planning to modernize legacy solutions.

Qualifications

• 5 years applicable functional software experience
• PMP designation helpful but not required
• Understanding Agile project development helpful
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develops Applications: coordinates software and system development; manage multiple projects; develop implementation plans and schedules.
• Manages Software: maintain existing systems; provide day-to-day user support; plan migrations from legacy to current standards.
• Provides end user assistance and training; create training materials; deliver training and reports.
• Participates in IT strategic planning and road map development; advise on upgrades, standards, and budgeting.

Skills

Apex

SQL

PL/SQL

BI Publisher

Mtech Reporting

Agile project development

Education

4-year college degree in computer science

Job description

Purpose of the Position

Advances Simmons Foods information management capabilities by managing all aspects of Simmons Foods and itsAffiliates applications, to meet the needs of the company, including their design, development, deployment, maintenance and administration.

Essential Position Responsibilities-This is a Salary Exempt position.

Develops Applications: Coordinates software and system development as required by Simmons business units.Manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously. Develops comprehensive implementation plans and work schedules.Effectively execute, control and monitor projects and report project status via written reports and presentations.Develop training materials and deliver business systems applications training. Develop custom applications, setup, training, and reports as required by Simmons Foods. Required to utilize complex tools to build functions, packages, procedures and develop technical documentation to support all the above. Participate in upgrades and retrofit ofreports and custom programs.

Manages Software: Responsible for the ongoing maintenance of existing systems purchased or developed. Directexpert level functional analysis and day-to-day user support. Evaluate legacy systems and plans for migration from depreciated standards to current. Coordinate with senior management, technicians, and development staff deployment and patching of software and systems. Continuously improves services provided to business systems users.Responsible for supporting the integration of applications to the 3rd party applications.

Provides end user assistance: Assists with support activities and escalates issues if necessary. Defines new ways toincrease internal client satisfaction and improve internal working relationships. Quickly recognizes issues and performs the steps needed to solve the issue as quickly and effectively as possible. Includes other team members depending on the magnitude of the issue. Participates in After Action Review with the IT team to document resolution and what was learned for future reference.

Evaluates Business Process and participates in IT strategic planning: Analyze business and system processesand suggest process improvements using business systems applications and tools. Participates in IT road mapdevelopment for future systems, upgrades, IT standards, resource allocation, and budgeting.

Stays current with emerging technologies balanced with plant requirements: Plans configuration of modules to meet business objectives. Supporting hardware and software and provides training to plant personnel as needed. Direct modification of existing programs. Helps develop plans to support implementations and upgrades.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation ofteam concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g.,direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner toresolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the largerorganization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems(e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintainfamiliarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impactof individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended toguide the activities of this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the personto the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in thisposition.

Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print.Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. May present information to small or large groups. Move about in a manufacturing environment as needed. Move about in an office environment and surrounding property daily.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by visiting facility.

Travel: One to two offsite classes per year. Travel to Simmons facilities.

Technical Experience: 5 years applicable functional software experience based on specific appended focus orrelative education. Knowledge of software development standards, Test and Production environments, testing models,error tracking, development and application life cycles. Some experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.PMP Designation helpful but not required. Understanding Agile project development helpful. Strong verbal and written skills. Apex, SQL, PL/SQL, BI Publisher, & Mtech Reporting.

Industry Experience: Experience in the Manufacturing sector, Food processing preferred.

Minimum Education: Must have a 4-year college degree, preferably in computer science or a minimum of 4 years ofrelated functional experience in deploying/using applications.

Preferred Education: N/A

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.