Software Engineer (Boise, ID)

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

Summary

Applies developed to advanced subject matter knowledge to solve common and complex business issues within established guidelines and recommends appropriate alternatives and may be considered a subject matter expert. Works on problems / projects of diverse complexity and scope which may require in depth evaluation of multiple factors. Exercises independent judgment within general to broadly defined policies and practices to identify or determine the best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives. May act as a team or project leader providing expertise or direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision-making process. Ability to handle most unique situations. May seek advice in order to make decisions on complex business issues. May provide mentoring and guidance to lower level employees. Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to process improvements and establishing policies. Frequently represents the organization to external customers/clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of and leads development teams.
• Performs analysis of complex functional and business requirements.
• Prepares code stubs for others. Completes code to implement solutions. Designs solutions for others to code.
• Participates in cross-functional teams. Leads design activities. May provide mentoring and guidance to other developers.
• Designs, prepares and executes Unit tests.
• Represents team to client/customers.
• Demonstrates technical leadership, and exerts influence outside of immediate team. Develops innovative team solutions to complex problems.
• Contributes to strategic direction for teams. Applies in-depth or broad technical knowledge to provide maintenance solutions across one or more technology areas (e.g. Database Administration).
• Performs solution design. Applies appropriate technologies and leads design of highly complex infrastructure and software solutions.
• Independently implements end- user or enterprise infrastructure or services of significant complexity.
• Integrates technical expertise and business understanding to create superior solutions for company and customers.
• Mentors and consults with team members and other organizations, customer and vendors on complex issues.

Typical Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university

Relevant Experience

5+ years related experience and/or training

Required Certifications

Other Information

5 or more years of experience writing code (such as, and not limited to, Java, C, C++, C#, VB.Net; databases like SqlServer/ Oracle; and Testing tools Experience of multiple full release cycles. Advanced understanding of modern software development methodologies. Advanced understanding of modern software development tools and SCM. Advanced understanding of Software Test methodologies, and an expert in testing tools. Expert in Database Administration. General Project Management. Customer/ Vendor Management. Business Analysis. Advanced Web technologies. Good verbal and written communication skills; influencing skills and ability to work effectively in a geographically dispersed team. Demonstrated technical leadership skills.

Job Requisition ID: 10988

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Location(s): Simplot Headquarters - Boise

Country: United States

**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.**

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