Programmer

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Programmer to join our team. The Programmer will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, maintaining, and supporting software applications and systems that meet business and operational requirements.

The ideal candidate is a problem solver with strong programming fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to understand business requirements and translate them into reliable, maintainable software solutions.  Assist users with software and hardware needs as needed. 

Key Responsibilities

·         Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain software applications and programs.

·         Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into effective software solutions.

·         Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code.

·         Modify and enhance existing applications to support changing business needs.

·         Troubleshoot software issues and identify and resolve programming errors.

·         Pick up Help Desk tickets and assist users with issues.

·         Perform application testing, including unit, integration, and regression testing.

·         Work with users, business stakeholders, & other technical personnel to understand requirements and resolve issues.

·         Integrate applications with databases, APIs, third-party systems, and other business applications as needed.

·         Maintain appropriate technical documentation for applications, programs, interfaces, and processes.

·         Participate in code reviews and follow established development standards and best practices.

·         Monitor application performance and assist with identifying opportunities for improvement.

·         Support production applications and investigate issues in a timely manner.

·         Participate in software upgrades, system implementations, migrations, and other technology projects.

·         Follow established security, data protection, version control, and change-management procedures.

·         Stay current with programming languages, development tools, technologies, and industry best practices.

Working Conditions

·         In-office / On-site work environment. This is not a hybrid or remote position.

·         May occasionally require work outside normal business hours for application deployments, upgrades, or critical production support.

·         Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and support requests.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

·         1+ years of programming or software development experience.

·         Strong knowledge of at least one modern programming language.

·         Experience with relational databases and SQL.

·         Understanding of software development methodologies and the software development lifecycle.

·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·         Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.

·         Ability to read, understand, and modify existing source code.

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·         Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with technical and non-technical team members.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Experience developing business applications or enterprise software.

·         Experience with web application development.

·         Experience with APIs and system integrations.

·         Experience with PCs and Servers.

·         Experience with Database Servers.

·         Experience working with ERP, CRM, Distribution, manufacturing, financial, or other business systems.

·         Experience supporting production applications in a business environment.

·         Experience with the Windows Operating System.

·         Experience with Linux a plus.

·         Experience with Infor/SXe a plus.

Technical Skills

The successful candidate may work with some or all of the following technologies, depending on the organization’s environment:

·         Programming languages such as C#, Java, or JavaScript

·         SQL and relational databases such as SQL Server, DB2, Progress, or MySQL

·         REST APIs and web services

·         HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

·         Visual Studio, VS Code, or similar development environments

·         Automated testing and deployment tools

 

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: May require sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Manual Dexterity: Fine motor skills are essential for tasks like typing, using a mouse, and handling small components.
• Visual Acuity: Good vision is necessary for reading screens, analyzing data, and performing detailed work.
• Lifting: Occasionally may need to lift and move equipment, which can weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Mobility: Requires walking or standing, especially when setting up hardware or troubleshooting on-site.

Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

Electric Supply and Equipment Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person, employee, or job applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statutes. Further, it is the policy of ES&E to undertake affirmative action in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements. This policy is intended to apply to all personnel actions affecting, but not limited to compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company sponsored training, education and social and recreation programs. It is also our policy to comply with all federal and state employment law.

Accommodations

ES&E provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you require in order to express an interest in a specific opening by emailing:

jobs@ese-co.com

or calling 336.574.4813. Thank you for considering ES&E for your next career opportunity.

Health and Wellness Benefits

• Medical coverage (employees may choose between two comprehensive plans)
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance (company paid and supplemental)
• Short-term disability and long-term disability are 100% employer paid benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and/or dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution
• Tel-a-Doc phone consultations

Financial Rewards

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with pre-tax and ROTH options along with employer matching
• Profit Sharing Plan
• College Savings – access to a 529 plan

Wellbeing

• Company values employees’ time with family by typically honoring standard work hours
• Paid Time Off (employees receive paid time off and can purchase additional days each year)
• Paid Holidays (8 per year)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free counseling resources and work/life balance tools
• Annual on-site flu shot clinic
• Business casual work environment
• Volunteering opportunities
• Family outings and employee activities throughout the year
• Legal Services & Identity Theft benefits

Culture of Excellence

• Proven track record in providing outstanding customer service
• Named one of the “Best Places to Work in NC” for several years
• Scheduled company meetings
• ISO Certification
• Open door policy
• Company milestones celebrated
• Peer-to-peer recognition program (Essie Bucks)