Associate Applications Developer

Waterous Company; South Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterous Company seeks an Associate Applications Developer to analyze, program, implement, and support custom software applications supporting business objectives. The role emphasizes clean code, database modifications, and .NET application support across platforms.

Onsite work is required to enhance integration throughout the organization. The candidate will work under senior staff, developing new apps and modifying existing ones, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with departments for

Qualifications

• Associate degree in computer science, MIS, or related field or substantial equivalent work experience.
• 1-3 years’ experience in applications design, development, and support.
• Basic knowledge of relational databases, programming languages and web technologies: .NET, ASP, C#, VB, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, Visual Studio.
• Experience in a Microsoft Windows Server environment.
• Familiarity with IBMi (DB/2) and/or Oracle Database.
• Strong programming skills to write original code and modify existing codebases across multiple platforms.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage own time and others effectively.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent active listening and critical thinking skills to identify root causes.
• Quick learner, creative, resourceful, and able to research independently.
• ERP software experience is a plus.
• Able to work after regular hours based on operational needs.
• Must be able to work safely in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, analyze, design, develop, test, and implement systems on simple to complex projects.
• Develop new applications that integrate or enhance office and shop floor functionality.
• Modify existing programs and provide recommendations to increase efficiency and usability.
• Work independently and in teams with strong business acumen and technical aptitude.
• Collaborate with other departments to define, design, program, and document interfaces between systems for real-time integration.
• Adhere to application security best practices and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Monitor applications to ensure data integrity and security.
• Modify database structures to add new functionality.
• Create and maintain documentation for supported applications.
• Maintain source code versioning, backups, and recovery.
• Troubleshoot and provide timely resolution on IS project requests and tickets.
• Coordinate connectivity and compatibility between systems with IS staff.
• Provide ongoing training and guidance to peers and end users.
• Maintain confidentiality of information processed or stored in applications.
• Stay current on new technologies through training and professional development.

Skills

C#/.NET

ASP

SQL

JavaScript

HTML

VB

Visual Studio

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate degree in computer science or MIS

Tools

Windows Server

IBMi (DB/2)

Oracle Database

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry, Job Location: Waterous Company - South St. Paul, MN, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $35.87 - $39.25Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Category: Information Technology

JOB SUMMARY

Under the guidance and supervision of senior information services staff the Associate Applications Developer will: analyze, program, implement, and support custom software applications to satisfy a variety of business objectives. This role will focus on clean and flawless original/existing code writing along with database modifications and enhancements across multiple platforms. The work is performed onsite and will provide direct support with new and existing .NET applications to enhance the integration functionality throughout the organization. This is a fully onsite position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the guidance and supervision of senior information services staff the Associate Applications Developer will:

• Plan, analyze, design, develop, test, and implement systems on simple to complex projects.
• Develop new applications that integrate or enhance both office and shop floor functionality.
• Make modifications to existing programs as requested and provide recommendations to increase program efficiency and user-friendliness.
• Work independently on projects and assignments as well as in team settings that require a high level of business acumen, technical aptitude, initiative, independent analysis, good judgment, and interaction with users at all levels.
• Work with other departments to define, design, program, and document interfaces between systems for real time integration.
• Adhere to application security best practices and elevate any concerns to appropriate levels of management.
• Monitor applications to always ensure data integrity and security.
• Modify database structures to incorporate new functionality.
• Create and maintain documentation for all supported applications.
• Maintain source code versioning, backup, and recovery.
• Troubleshoot and provide timely resolution on Information Services project requests and support tickets.
• Work with other Information Services staff to ensure connectivity and compatibility between systems.
• Provide ongoing training, and guidance to peers and end users.
• Maintain and promote confidentiality regarding the information being processed, stored, or accessed in the software applications.
• Remain current on new technologies through training courses, workshops, seminars, professional organizations, user groups, and professional publications.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Associate degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field or substantial and equivalent work experience.
• 1-3 years’ experience in applications design, development, and support.
• Basic knowledge of relational databases, programming languages and web-focused technologies: .NET, ASP, C#, VB, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, Visual Studio.
• Experience working in a Microsoft Windows Server environment.
• Familiarity with IBMi (DB/2) and/or Oracle Database.
• Strong programming skills to write original code and modify / enhance existing codebases across multiple platforms.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks while managing own and others time.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent active listening and critical thinking skills to identify and evaluate root causes.
• Quick learner, creative, resourceful, and able to research independently.
• ERP software experience is a plus.
• Able to occasionally work after regular hours based on operational needs.
• Must be able to work safely in a manufacturing environment.