About Us

Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to make the lives of our customers and employee owners better by offering the lowest possible prices to feed their families. Currently, WinCo is the second largest Employee-Owned company in the United States. With more than 500 millionaire employee-owners in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our benefits, including top-tier medical plans and tuition support set us apart. In your role, you'll be instrumental in making a real impact in the communities we serve, embodying our purpose every day.

Overview

Position is On-site

Job Summary

A Software Developer researches and analyzes business requirements and user specifications to effectively design, code, test, document, and implement new and maintain existing software applications.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyzes user specifications and requirements.
• Analyzes, reviews, and alters programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
• Gathers information from the end-user through conducting interviews and business process review.
• Formulates plan—and outlines the steps required--to develop program, using structured analysis and design.
• Converts project specifications into detailed instructions, tasks and logical steps for coding.
• Plans, code, tests, and documents software programs, applying knowledge of programming techniques.
• Consults with users to identify current operating procedures and clarify program objectives.
• Identify, prioritize and execute tasks in the software development life cycle.
• Designs and creates the user interface within application standards.
• Develops tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code.
• Automates tasks through appropriate tools and scripting.
• Participates in code review, debugging and quality assurance.
• Conducts thorough testing of software applications.
• Trouble-shoots and provides resolution to software issues.
• Collaborates with internal teams and vendors to maintain and improve software.
• Ensures software is up to date with latest technologies.
• Enhances development skills through reviewing technical manuals, periodicals, and participating in technical community forums.
• Contributes as a member of a development team.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer information systems or equivalent academic achievement or equivalent experience.

Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.

Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.

Knowledge of database analysis, design and normalization.

Knowledge with data integration and data orchestration tools and related best-practices.

Knowledge with service-oriented architectures.

Experience with operating systems (Microsoft Windows)

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Ability to:

• Work effectively in a team-oriented environment, establishing and maintaining good rapport with co­workers, supervisors, and others.
• Demonstrate high level of quality in coding and testing applications.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills
• Complete projects within expected deadlines or defined time estimates.
• Demonstrate strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Perform all duties with efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform all tasks with integrity and confidentiality.
• Be self-directed and demonstrate time management skills.
• Utilize strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Work independently on assigned tasks.
• Serve in an on-call production support rotation to resolve problems.

Machines and Equipment Operated:

Office machines (e.g., copy machine, computer terminal, telephone, fax, etc) and other devices.

Preferred Credentials:

IBM iSeries platform, RPG, CL, SQL, DB2, HTML, JavaScript, FTP, Rest API, XML & JSON, PHP, node.JS, C#.Net, Net, Java, MS SQL Server and modern other Web-oriented technologies.

Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for automation and integration of software development processes.

Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.

Knowledge of IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel may vary.

EEO/Inclusivity

As the WinCo Foods community continues to grow, our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences are essential to our strategy and success. We are committed cultivating and celebrating an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected.

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