Software Engineer

Gordon Food Service - Wyoming, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Wyoming, MI

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are considering opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. For over 127 years, we've grown to be the largest family-operated broadline food distributor in North America by being passionately committed to the people we serve. As a Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing, creating, and modifying ERP and third-party computer applications software or specialized utility programs and scripts. You will analyze user needs and develop software solutions that optimize operational efficiency. In this position, you will primarily develop Progress/Openedge programs or scripts according to specifications and established coding standards set forth by our architect and senior software engineers. You will document code for accuracy and optimal implementation of developed solutions, confirm designs with architecture, and learn the programming structure specific to store technology solutions. Additionally, you will write database queries for a tightly coupled Progress/Openedge database and work with internal and external business partners to determine the scope and estimate tasks related to issues that need resolution. Your responsibilities will also include performing integrated testing of systems for accuracy, reliability, scalability, and optimal performance, analyzing and resolving program/script or system failures, facilitating formal code reviews, and performing software system maintenance, support, and requirement analysis. You will assist in designing GUI and software components, contributing to a collaborative and innovative work environment. This position operates on a hybrid model, requiring you to work three days in the office and two days remotely, with a standard work schedule from Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

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).