IT Developer-SR

Description

Join The #1 Furniture Company-Join The #1 Furniture Brand

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. is the largest manufacturer of furniture in the world. Established in 1945, Ashley offers one of the industry’s broadest product assortments to retail partners in 123 countries.

 Senior Developer – Manufacturing Execution Systems

Summary

The SR. Developer will be responsible for carefully analyzing user stories, software specifications, and system requirements and translate them into fully functional components/applications. The SR. Developer will help lead and mentor junior developers in projects and will participate in peer code reviews. The Sr. Developer will participate in Full-Stack web development with an emphasis on cloud-based technologies using modern platforms.

Required Skills

· Experience with either of the following programming languages: JavaScript, Node.JS, .Net Core.

· Competency in Agile Methodology.

· Proficiency with DevOps processes.

· Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Middleware/API Development using: Webservices, REST, SOAP, .Net Core Web API.

· Process mapping skills.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, technical and subject matter experts.

· Effective time management and organizational skills.

· Work independently as well as in a team environment.

· Maintain confidentiality.

· Application of Continuous Improvement techniques to processes and systems.

· Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment.

· Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquiries.

Required Responsibilities

· Participate in scrum meetings to understand the project plans, requirements, collaborate with the team and stakeholders.

· Build, Test, Deploy (using CI/CD Pipelines) and manage (application health) for Node.js, .NET applications to web servers/azure app services/containers.

· Perform and deliver assigned development projects on time.

· Communicate impediments, delays, or technical issues to projects stakeholders.

· Create rich, easy-to-use and highly interactive UI using internally developed frameworks, ASP.NET MVC, JavaScript, JQuery, Node.js, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.

· Create Mobile Application experiences.

· Analyzing and reviewing code regularly.

· Perform functionality testing of peer code.

· Collaborate with BSA, peer developers and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyze tradeoffs between usability and performance needs.

· Suggest best practices and opportunities for improvement through automation.

· Drive standardization of technical solutions.

· Mentor peer and junior developers.

· Documentation of systems developed.

Preferred Skills

· Experience developing RESTful Webservices, SOAP, IBM WebSphere.

· Understanding of JSON and XML data formats.

· Change Management: Azure DevOps/Git, Mid-Range dynamics Change management system (MDCMS), Aldon.

· Experience with Office Suite.

· Ability to use PowerPoint to visualize and communicate data, concepts, and ideas.

· Ability to use Visio/Miro/Lucid Charts to create system diagrams.

Requirements

· 5+ years of experience with Node.JS, .Net/.Net Core, Javascript and other web technologies.

· 2+ years of experience with modern software design patterns (GOF, MVC, MVVM, MVP etc).

· 2+ years of experience with Agile methodologies.

· 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS).

· Familiarity with serverless computing and containerization a plus.

· Strong testing and quality assurance skills and ethics.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Experience in supporting and developing IT application in Manufacturing area is a plus.

· Customer focused and action oriented. 

· Openness to feedback and a belief in continuous self-development.

Domain Knowledge

o Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

o Experience with ERP systems: Infor XA /MAPICS (PCC, PMC, CAS, MRP)

o We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.