Software Developer I

The Software Developer I reports to the Vice President of Software Development & Project Manager. The position is located at 500 Steed Road, Ridgeland MS 39157.

GENERAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Software Developer I will work under the supervision of the Vice President of Software Development or Project Manager.

This is an entry level role. Assigned work will help to broaden the SDI's experience and increase programming skills. To perform the job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Design, develop, and maintain both new and existing code, ranging from client-side development using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, to server-side code using C# and ASP.

NET MVC 3.5+, Web API, Windows Services, ADO.NET and Entity Framework for data persistence and retrieval, using Linq, SQL, or a combination of the two.

• Develop rich web interfaces and maintain front-end code (HTML5 / CSS3 / JavaScript).
• Maintain a repository of common assets and reusable code through Azure DevOps.
• Contribute to all software development cycle activities including design, development, documenting, and testing.
• Review and understand functional requirements to be able to deliver and present application designs and UI prototypes focusing on workflow and usability.
• Must have the aptitude to put a test strategy or solution in place.
• Receives direction from Lead Software Developer and Department Manager.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

The ideal candidate for this position would have the following required experience as follows :

• Bachelor's degree in a Computer Programming or related field, equivalent work experience, or coding academy.
• Must be proficient with server-side technologies such as ASP.NET, and .NET Core.
• Must have an entry-level proficiency coding HTML and CSS and an intimate knowledge of cross-browser challenges and developing CSS-driven layouts.
• Must have a passion for user-centric design, web standards, usability, and clean code, a working knowledge of source control systems.
• Must have a solid understanding of Usability, User Centered Design, and pre-disposition for finding and looking for efficiencies in process and workflow.

The ideal candidate for this position would have the following preferred experience as follows :

• At least 1 years of experience working on large-scale, complex applications.
• At least 1 years developing object-oriented applications using .NET and SQL / Linq skills.
• At least 1 years of experience using RESTful Web API and asynchronous development.
• Experience working in Microsoft Cloud stack including Azure technologies.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

• Must have the ability to work independently while practicing effective time management skills.
• Must be able to prioritize work on multiple projects and meet project deadlines in an organized manner.
• Must possess excellent problem-solving skills and have keen attention to details.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills are required.
• Must be able to handle high priority time sensitive work items.

JOB ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS :

The following are job functions that an employee must be capable of performing with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English; Spanish is a plus.
• Must have basic typing skills
• Must be able to work as scheduled.
• Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position as stated above can be fully met.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, reach, and sit or stand at a desk during 85% of the workday.
• Must be able to lift, stoop, and carry small equipment items and supplies, possibly weighing up to 20lbs.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS :

Morgan White Group will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job, unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Morgan White Group.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER :

MWG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to the principles of the EEOC. All employment decisions are based upon each person's qualifications, abilities, and performance.

Our company works to provide an environment where human dignity prevails and all employees and applicants for employment receive equal consideration and fair treatment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.