Sr Systems Analyst

Packaging Corporation of America; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k plan with matching contributions

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) in Lake Forest, IL, is looking for a developer with experience in .NET and SQL for applications supporting its Paper Mills. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science, along with strong communication skills.

Salary range for the position is between $96,000 and $120,000, and benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid holidays, and 401k enrollment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent required.
• 5-7 years of experience in Windows desktop development preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop applications for eight Paper Mills across the United States.
• Work in SQL Server and MS Windows/AD environments.
• Support other team members in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Skills

VB.Net / C#

.NET framework 4+

SQL Server

Writing SQL queries

Creating stored procedures

Web Development Experience

ASP.NET MVC

HTML5

CSS

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent field of study

Tools

SQL Server database 2017+

Git

Job description

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport, and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

Responsibilities

Position is primarily focused on development for applications used to support eight Paper Mills located throughout the United States. Environments include SQL Server and MS Windows/AD. Experience in .NET and SQL is required. Successful candidates will need to have strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work well with others in a fast‑paced industrial environment. Some travel is involved on a project‑by‑project basis.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent field of study.
• VB.Net / C#, .NET framework 4+
• Source control, preferably Git
• SQL Server database 2017+
• Writing SQL queries
• Creating stored procedures, functions, and views
• Pluses for the following experience (not required):
• Web Development Experience
  • ASP.NET MVC, Web API, Blazor
  • JavaScript, JavaScript frameworks such as AngularJS
  • HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap
  • Mobile web development

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Windows desktop development (Windows Forms / WPF).

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

• Must be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Must exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
• Must be capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem‑solving and detailed requirements‑gathering.
• Must be capable of working with ambiguity and change.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range – $96,000-120,000.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages—medical, dental, and vision—and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre‑tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer