Senior .Net Developer

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! We hire right, train smart, empower our employees to make decisions, and provide ample opportunities for growth and ultimate success.  At ZGC, we are setting the standard and are the premier supplier of quality grains for export markets.

 

Zen-Noh Grain Corporation (ZGC) was formed in 1979 to accomplish the goal of establishing a safe and stable supply of U.S. corn, milo, soybeans, and other U.S. food supplies.  ZGC is a U.S. subsidiary of ZEN-NOH, the largest agricultural cooperative association in Japan. We operate a grain and oilseed export terminal in Convent, Louisiana, which is the highest-handle grain export terminal in the U.S. In recent years, we have expanded our grain origination and export footprint with joint ventures in Brazil, Canada and Hong Kong. In addition to grain trading, we operate a forage processing and export business headquartered in Washington.

Seeking a Senior Developer with strong experience in C# WebForms, .NET Framework, .NET Core, and SQL Server (T SQL, stored procedures). Must think analytically, work directly with end users, and collaborate effectively in a small team environment. Server side Blazor experience is a plus.

This job is primarily responsible for developing and maintaining software applications with a strong knowledge of relevant skills. This role will focus on writing clean, efficient code, performing unit tests, leveraging Agile patterns and practices, collaborating closely with QA teams, and continuously improving your software skills and business knowledge. This role will lead more complex projects and mentor junior developers.

In this job, you will:

• Write, test, and deploy code using various programming languages and frameworks(including .NET, Angular, React, SQL, Azure, and Power Platform). Lead more complex development tasks and ensure their successful completion.
• Design, implement, and execute unit tests to ensure code quality and functionality. Collaborate with developers to understand software functionalities and identify defects.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Apply Agile methodologies to enhance development efficiency and team collaboration.
• Design software systems to meet user requirements and improve performance.
• Lead development efforts, distribute knowledge, and ensure successful project completion. Work closely with senior developers, product managers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Provide guidance and support to junior software developer roles, helping them grow their skills and knowledge.
• Partner with QA teams to ensure thorough testing and validation of software applications. Address issues identified during QA testing and work towards resolution.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and improve existing software applications.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for software development processes and applications.
• Actively seek opportunities to enhance your software development skills and business knowledge. Stay updated with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices.
• All employees of the Information Technology Department are responsible for ensuring and maintaining the security, safety, and operational continuity of the organization and the organization’s information systems and data. This includes adhering to established policies and procedures and proactively mitigating risks to protect organizational assets and operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Here’s what you’ll need to be considered:

Education

Required – Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

Experience

Required - 3 years’ experience in software development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn the industry.
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g. Git), databases (e.g. SQL, NoSQL) and of cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure).
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and defined programming standards and can work with moderate guidance. 
• Highly proficient computer skills.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within the organization.
• Effective listening skills with ability to interpret and share information clearly and concisely.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, flexibility, and efficient time management.   
• Skills to gain buy-in and effort from team members to commit to achieving organizational goals. 
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize projects, and manage multiple demands while staying within established timelines.
• Ability to interpret business requirements and disseminate into an accurate list of tasks and estimates.
• Ability to apply business and technical knowledge to drive business results.
• Ability to develop maintainable solutions that are responsive and meet functional and non-functional business requirements.
• Ability to work positively both independently and within a team environment sharing expertise with others.
• Ability to remain positive and display optimism and inspiration.
• Ability to take ownership of personal development and communicate with manager about development objectives and goals.
• Ability to accept coaching and constructive feedback, while consistently providing effort towards improving performance.
• Ability to mentor less experienced developers and effectively teach groups of peers by conducting training sessions.
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours to provide support based on assignments and projects.
• Ability to work effectively both remotely and in the office. Maintain productivity and communication regardless of work location. 

Here’s additional information you need to know:

Physical Demands & Requirements

Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 

Ability to sit/stand continuously.

Hearing.  Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.  Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions

The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

The physical environment requires the employee to work inside where there are limited extremes to heat and/or cold; moderate noise; a normal office environment.

Travel, travel for project work, meetings and trainings will be less than 5% of the employee’s total work days.

The expected base pay range for this role is:

$123,409.00 - $148,682.00

Actual pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including work location, job-related knowledge, skills and relevant experience for the job. Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

Are you ready to make a meaningful career move & an impact at ZGC? Apply today!

Known in our industry for stability and high ethics, Zen-Noh Grain Corporation offers a stellar benefits package including: an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

Zen-Noh Grain Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal links in English or Spanish are listed here. Also, we are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

All Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters

Zen-Noh Grain Corporation and its Subsidiaries only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and with whom we have in place a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. Any contact made outside of our Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Zen-Noh Grain Corporation and its Subsidiaries.