Full Stack Developer

brooks1st; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for self, spouse, and children

401(k) plan with company contribution

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Brooks1st in Fort Wayne is looking for a Full Stack Developer to support and enhance business-critical systems. This role involves designing, developing, and optimizing software solutions and databases that improve operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate has experience in both front-end and back-end development and collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to deliver effective technology solutions. This position requires work to be performed fully on-site.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in designing and developing full-stack applications.
• Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to write, test, debug, and maintain software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full-stack applications and software solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Skills

Full-stack software architecture

PHP (CodeIgniter)

JavaScript

Database management

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MS SQL

MySQL

Node.js

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

For over 117 years and across four generations of family ownership, Brooks Construction Company, Inc. has stood for Family, Integrity, Respect, Safety, Teamwork, and Quality in the civil construction industry. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with over 270 employees, Brooks Construction provides asphalt, concrete, earthwork, and pipe operations across northern Indiana and northwestern Ohio using best practices and innovative techniques to give our customers a quality product.

Job Summary

Brooks Construction is seeking a Full Stack Developer to support, enhance, and maintain business‑critical systems and applications across the organization. This role is responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and optimizing custom software solutions, databases, and automation tools that improve operational efficiency and user experience.

This individual is a collaborative and analytical problem‑solver with experience across front‑end and back‑end development, database management, system integrations, and application support. This position works closely with internal stakeholders and end users to develop scalable, maintainable, and effective technology solutions.

Essential Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Works with the development team throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, integration, testing, implementation, revision control, release maintenance, and ongoing support of multiple products and systems.
• Collaborates with project stakeholders and end users to gather requirements, improve user experience, and ensure solutions meet operational needs.
• Designs, develops, tests, and maintains full stack applications and software solutions that support business operations.
• Writes clean, efficient, maintainable, and well‑documented code that follows established development standards, best practices, and design patterns.
• Builds, optimizes, and maintains database queries, procedures, triggers, and related database objects.
• Maintains accountability for the integrity of code design, quality, organization, and documentation of technical designs, workflows, and user instructions clearly and effectively within code as well as outside of code.
• Integrates applications with third‑party systems and internal tools such as Excel, MS SQL, MySQL.
• Performs and assists in database management duties including monitoring database performance, assuring high performance and availability.
• Troubleshoots issues, performs debugging of applications, and conducts performance tuning to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Maintains and enhances legacy systems as needed.
• Documents technical designs, workflows, processes, and user instructions clearly and accurately.
• Supports and contributes to Agile development practices, user acceptance testing (UAT), and continuous integration/continuous development (CI/CD) processes.
• Utilizes AI tools responsibly to improve development efficiency and create automation solutions within the company's infrastructure.
• Operates a vehicle to occasionally travel to field locations.

Other Duties / Responsibilities

• Assists others in department as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of full‑stack software architecture, including front‑end technologies, back‑end services, relational databases, and system integrations.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to independently write, test, debug, and maintain high‑quality software solutions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and professionally to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to translate complex software functionality into practical, user‑friendly solutions.
• Experience working collaboratively in cross‑functional team environments while engaging effectively with end users and stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of modern software development practices, including Git‑based version control, secure coding standards, and CI/CD workflows.
• Ability to evaluate, validate, and appropriately leverage AI‑assisted development tools and outputs.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Familiarity with database design, administration, and performance optimization principles.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, plus 2–3 years of hands‑on experience designing and developing event‑driven full‑stack applications; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with PHP (CodeIgniter), Python (Tkinter), JavaScript, jQuery, and front‑end technologies (HTML/CSS).
• Experience using Node.js for real‑time functionality, WebSockets and scheduled background tasks (Web Cron).
• Experience with MS SQL and MySQL.
• Knowledge of database management concepts including stored procedures, triggers, indexing, and performance optimization.
• Experience supporting and managing Linux and Windows server environments.
• Working knowledge of terminal/command‑line operations, FTP, ODBC configuration, and Excel data integrations.
• Thorough understanding of Agile development methodologies, user acceptance testing (UAT), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience developing or integrating RESTful APIs and third‑party systems is preferred.
• Familiarity using Visual Basic with legacy systems is a plus.
• Industry experience within construction, logistics, or related fields is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, handling devices, and operating standard office equipment.
• Occasional standing, walking, reaching overhead, bending, or twisting may be required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Working Environment

• This position is fully on‑site and requires regular in‑person attendance; remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available for this role.
• This position functions primarily in a professional office environment with occasional exposure to physical hazards and weather.
• Occasional travel may be required to support employees or systems in field locations, which may involve exposure to construction sites or outdoor environments.
• Work is typically performed during standard business hours; however, additional hours may be required during peak periods.
• Fast‑paced environment requiring the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation and Comprehensive Benefits:

• Competitive pay and opportunities for performance‑based bonuses.
• Health insurance – 100% of the premium paid for self, spouse, and eligible children.
• Prescription drug plans, dental and vision insurance.
• Health savings account with company contributions.
• Flexible spending account.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Employee assistance program and telehealth services.
• 401(k) plan with company contribution and other retirement benefits such as short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance.
• Career development opportunities including training programs, tuition reimbursement, and advancement prospects.