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Software Engineer, In-House Applications Developer: WatchFire Signs

Job ID2009-1106
Company NameWatchFire Signs
Job CategoryEngineering; Technology
LocationDanville, IL
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
Experience1-2 Years Experience
Desired Education LevelBachelor of Science
Date PostedOctober 26, 2009

In-House Applications Developer with SQL Database Management Experience Ideal!



Watchfire by Time-O-Matic


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.

We offer opportunities for career growth and development as well as the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment where decisions can be made quickly. While this person will work independently on projects, there is also collaboration with the team. Only candidates seeking to make a difference in a growing, collaborative and fast-paced environment should apply.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and enhance Windows applications written in ASP.net, SQL server and C# for internal staff tools used throughout the US.
  • Utilize your process-oriented experience 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.

Strongly prefer: If you have any of these skills, be sure to highlight them in your cover letter, as these strengths would likely help a new hire hit the ground running.

  1. 2+ years proven SQL experience in creating, manipulating and tuning databases, not just manipulating data, is strongly preferred.
  2. Strongly prefer 2+ years recent work experience writing in ASP, .net.
  3. Strongly prefer 2+ years recent work experience creating windows applications.
  4. Strongly prefer proven strength with crystal reports and data analysis.
  5. "Real world" production software experience is a plus.

The ideal candidate will have these skills:

  1. Database
    SQL Server 2000/05 development and backend relational database experience
    Experience in business data mapping
    Experience in Database design and tuning
    Ability to create, maintain and perform tuning procedures in a SQL Server database environment
  2. Web Technologies: VB & ASP.Net development (Web technologies oriented)
    Visual Studio experience
  3. Software Engineering
    Familiar with Development methodologies and processes
    Must have functional experience working with end users/management to define project requirements
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  4. Other (Plusses)
    Experience with any ERP configuration and functional knowledge is a Plus
    Background in manufacturing, finance, or accounting is a plus
    BS degree in computer related field

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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