Intermediate Software Engineer

Gordon Food Service - Wyoming, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Wyoming, MI

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Intermediate Software Engineer at Gordon Food Service plays a crucial role in developing, creating, and modifying ERP and third-party computer applications software, as well as specialized utility programs and scripts. This position involves analyzing user needs and developing software solutions that enhance operational efficiency. The engineer will primarily work with Progress/Openedge programs or scripts, adhering to specifications and established coding standards set forth by the architect and senior software engineers. Gordon Food Service is committed to providing Progress/Openedge training if needed, ensuring that all team members are equipped with the necessary skills to succeed in their roles. In this position, the engineer will document code for accuracy and optimal implementation of developed solutions, confirming designs with architecture and learning the programming structure specific to store technology solutions. Writing database queries for a tightly coupled Progress/Openedge database is a key responsibility, as is collaborating with internal and external business partners to determine the scope and estimate tasks related to issues that need resolution. The role also includes performing integrated testing of systems to ensure accuracy, reliability, scalability, and optimal performance, as well as analyzing and resolving program/script or system failures. The Intermediate Software Engineer will facilitate formal code reviews for programs/scripts, perform software system maintenance, support, and requirement analysis, and assist in designing GUI and software components. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, following a hybrid model that allows for three days in the office and two days remote. This position is an opportunity to be part of an amazing culture where what matters to you matters to us, and to contribute to the success of Gordon Food Service, the largest family-operated broadline food distributor in North America.

Responsibilities

• Develop Progress/Openedge programs or scripts according to specifications and established coding standards.
• Document code for accuracy and optimal implementation of developed solutions.
• Confirm designs with architecture and learn the programming structure specific to store technology solutions.
• Write database queries for a tightly coupled Progress/Openedge database.
• Work with internal and external business partners to determine scope and estimate tasks related to issues to be resolved.
• Perform integrated testing of systems for accuracy, reliability, scalability, and optimal performance.
• Analyze and resolve program/script or system failures.
• Facilitate formal code reviews for programs/scripts.
• Perform software system maintenance, support, and requirement analysis.
• Assist in designing GUI and software components.

Requirements

• 1 to 5+ years of previous software development experience with a programming language or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Hybrid office/work from home schedule
• Strong focus on employee development & growth
• Healthcare Benefits on your first day of employment
• Immediate Retirement Savings: 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company Profit-Sharing after 90 days of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement (extends to family)