Software Engineer, New Grads Welcome: WatchFire Signs
| Job ID | 2009-1106 |
| Company Name | WatchFire Signs |
| Job Category | Engineering; Technology |
| Location | Danville, IL |
| Position Type | Full-Time, Employee |
| Experience | 0-1 Years Experience |
| Desired Education Level | Bachelor of Science |
| Date Posted | October 30, 2009 |
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In-House Applications Developer
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Software Engineer/Applications Developer - Danville IL
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Sorry, no outside recruiters or consultants, please.
Watchfire Signs is seeking an independent, hands-on Software Engineer who can both see the big picture and drill down into exceptional detail to join our IT team that develops in-house applications.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and enhance Windows applications written in VB.net, ASP.net, SQL server and C# for internal staff tools used throughout the US.
- Learn to plan production deployment, tune database performance, create and improve documentation, recommend new tools and tackle revamping existing tools to meet the ever-changing business needs of a rapidly growing company.
- Research enduser needs and analyze complex requirements.
- Recommend and implement appropriate systems and modifications and particularly integration between existing programs.
- Write programs that optimally integrate with existing or proposed database structures.
- Design, code, test, debug and maintain developed and new applications using best practices and including proper documentation.
- Provide interface to applications that best meets the needs of the user.
- Collaborate with other personnel in defining the needs of the organization to accomplish projects.
REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
- Bachelors in Computer Science or related field, or military equivalent or equivalent work experience;
- full authorization to work in the US -- sorry, no OPT/CPT/H1B visa candidates accepted for this position;
- No preference for prior industry.
The ideal candidate will have the desire to expand their knowledge and explore these areas:
- Database development/design/tuning with SQL Server
- Web technologies oriented
- Software Engineering Development methodologies and processes
- Experience with any ERP configuration and functional knowledge is a Plus
- Background/education in manufacturing, finance, or accounting is a plus
- BS degree in computer related field strongly preferred.
ABOUT US: Watchfire by Time-O-Matic engineers and manufactures the most durable, dependable and best-looking LED signs available anywhere. The company has thousands of outdoor LED signs in daily operation throughout North America. Watchfire digital billboards allow outdoor advertising companies to generate substantially more revenue per board by selling the same space to multiple advertisers who can use the technology to create more effective outdoor advertising than ever before possible. Watchfire's manufacturing facility is located in Danville, Ill. | |
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