Software Developer - Web Applications

Description

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Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is seeking a software engineer to join our Business Applications team. You will work on internal tools, applications, and APIs that empower the manufacturing, engineering, and administrative capabilities of the company.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Work directly with peers and stakeholders to gather requirements, define scope, and apply your technical skill set to solve business problems.
• Become knowledgeable in the business domains relevant to the software you build and operate.
• Be a proactive member of your self-organizing software team by participating in planning sessions, facilitating code reviews, and engaging with other teams with a high level of autonomy.
• Help your team to continuously improve by contributing to tooling, documentation, and development practices.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school (or valid General Educational Development certificate).
• Minimum of three (3+) years of experience writing production code in a professional setting.
• Proficiency with PHP 7.4+ / 8.0+.
• Experience with one or more modern PHP web frameworks (e.g., Symfony / Laravel / Laminas).
• Experience working with frontend JavaScript development.
• Previous experience with database abstraction layers such as Object Relational Mapping (ORMs), Active Record, etc.
• Familiar with modern development tools such as Git and GitLab / GitHub.
• A basic knowledge of automated testing tools and techniques (e.g., unit testing with PHPUnit).
• Computer proficiency and a high level of organization with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Ability to work onsite from our facility located at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway in Verona, WI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfortable developing in a Ubuntu / Linux environment.
• Experience working with PHP 8 and Symfony framework 5.4+.
• Experience with object-oriented database access tools such as Doctrine / Eloquent / Laminas DB.
• Frontend development experience with a modern JavaScript framework, npm, webpack, Vue.js.
• Familiarity with Scrum, Kanban, or other formal agile / project management methods.
• An ability (and interest) to understand, support, and evolve legacy systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Compensation And Benefits

X-ES offers a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits, including :

• No-deductible, low-copay group health and dental insurance (90% employer paid).
• Health and wellness benefits coverage eligibility begins on the first of the month following your start date.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid).
• Paid time off, plus eight paid holidays a year.
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%, subject to plan terms & waiting periods. Roth option is available.
• Participation in the 100% employee-owned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to employees.

X-ES also takes a casual, small-business approach to company culture. At our state-of-the-art office and manufacturing facility located in Madison’s growing tech corridor, there’s no formal dress code, flexible day shift scheduling, and dedicated personal workspaces.

Our employees kick back at regular company events and enjoy lunches from local pizza places and food carts. At X-ES, we strive to offer a comfortable, relaxed environment for our employees to do their best work.

About X-ES

When rugged enough isn’t rugged enough for embedded computing systems, industry leaders in the military, aerospace, industrial, and commercial sectors turn to Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES).

Because we strive to be the premier provider of mission-critical embedded products while delivering exceptional levels of customer and employee satisfaction, we hire strong contributors and give them space to thrive.

As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees both drive and directly benefit from our success. Together, we meticulously design and build products that stand up to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet.

X-ES is located on the far west side of Madison, WI. The company designs and manufactures rugged embedded computing solutions for a variety of applications.

For more information, visit www.xes-inc.com.

X-ES is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.

All X-ES job postings and application procedures are posted in compliance with Section 39.08 of the Madison General Ordinances.

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