Software Developer I - Baton Rouge, LA

Turner Industries; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Industries in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an entry-level Software Developer to build enterprise software solutions within an Agile team.

You will contribute to clean code, unit tests, and data handling with .NET, C#, JavaScript, and SQL Server, while learning modern AI-assisted coding tools such as Gemini and Claude. Good communication and a proactive attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• The Software Developer I position typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related area.
• No experience required in the field or in a related area.
• First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I).
• This person must have programming competency of a Computer Science graduate and the ability to learn new languages and technologies.
• Scrum is not a required prerequisite, but you will be required to learn Scrum and participate in a team.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to deal with face-to-face interactions with a wide variety of personalities.
• A positive attitude, open mind, and willingness to learn are essential.
• Familiarity with AI development tools (Gemini and Claude) and basic prompt engineering.
• Knowledge and/or experience with programming. Familiarity with TDD (Test Driven Development) and automated testing principles.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others at the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders and domain experts to produce user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Aid senior developers in designing algorithms, flowcharts, and domain models.
• Produce clean code with unit tests that can be refactored and expanded with minimum effort.
• Debug, upgrade, and refactor existing software.
• Have a basic understanding of .NET, C# and/or JavaScript.
• Access and work with data stored in Microsoft SQL Server.
• Produce and support code for cross-platform mobile applications using .NET MAUI or similar modern frameworks.
• Produce and support code for React applications.
• Utilize AI-powered coding assistants and tools (Gemini and Claude) to enhance productivity, code generation, and debugging.
• Have a working knowledge of modern IDEs (e.g., Visual Studio 2026, VS Code) and version control systems (e.g., Git).

Skills

Excellent verbal and written skills

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

AI tools familiarity (Gemini, Claude)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

.NET

C#

JavaScript

Microsoft SQL Server

.NET MAUI

React

Visual Studio/VS Code

Git

Gemini

Claude

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

Turner Industries is looking for an experienced Software Developer to join our team in the Baton Rouge, LA area. The primary objective of the Software Development I is to develop enterprise quality software solutions that can be changed and expanded with minimum effort and become well versed in the Agile Methodology.

Essential Qualifications

• The Software Developer I position typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related area
• No experience required in the field or in a related area
• First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I)
• This person must have programming competency of a Computer Science graduate and the ability to learn new languages and technologies
• Scrum is not a required prerequisite, but you will be required to learn Scrum and participate in a team
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to deal with face-to-face interactions with a wide variety of personalities
• A positive attitude, open mind, and willingness to learn are essential
• Familiarity with AI development tools (specifically Gemini and Claude) and basic prompt engineering
• Knowledge and/or experience with programming. Familiarity with TDD (Test Driven Development) and automated testing principles
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others at the workplace

Functional Requirements

• Collaborate with stakeholders and domain experts to produce user stories and acceptance criteria
• Aid senior developers in designing algorithms, flowcharts, and domain models
• Produce clean code with unit tests that can be refactored and expanded with minimum effort
• Debug, upgrade, and refactor existing software
• Have a basic understanding of .NET, C# and/or JavaScript
• Access and work with data stored in Microsoft SQL Server
• Produce and support code for cross-platform mobile applications using .NET MAUI or similar modern frameworks
• Produce and support code for React applications
• Utilize AI-powered coding assistants and tools (specifically Gemini and Claude) to enhance productivity, code generation, and debugging
• Have a working knowledge of modern IDEs (e.g., Visual Studio 2026, VS Code) and version control systems (e.g., Git)

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement

May be required to do the following: reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; standing / sitting; walking; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; typing / data entry

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

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