What You'll Be Doing

The primary function of the Solution Developer is to plan, design, code, test, debug, configure and document packaged application systems and/or custom software development solutions. The Solution Developer will work with other application developers and system analysts/project managers to deploy technical solutions using design and coding standards. We develop wide-ranging projects for our business sponsors across any and all of the Armstrong Group of Companies. These projects can be small to very large and range from web-based applications, native-running apps, web services, sql server databases, windows services and even windows forms deployed as scheduled task applications. The knowledge of the solution developer must be broad and scope and the candidate must be energetic, a fast learner, and someone willing to take on new challenges.

This position is responsible for the functions described in this document for small to medium size stand-alone projects or integrated projects. End to end, full stack development but with support from our departmental staff as well as web designers when needed.

Essential Functions:  

• Work with cross-functional team members to recommend technical solutions to business issues and/or system issues
• Assists in making technical recommendations for more efficient troubleshooting and issue resolution
• Applies generally accepted programming standards and techniques to assure efficient program logic and data manipulation
• Adheres to development best practices such as naming conventions and code commenting
• Provides assistance and routine consultation to internal business users of applications
• Works with cross functional team members to develop system and software designs
• Basic knowledge of network architecture and ability to assist in development of N-Tier applications
• Addresses multiple technical issues for resolution
• Works with Business Analyst/Systems Analyst to estimate new system issue resolution or package implementation efforts
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees
• Adheres to the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Technology Competencies:

MUST HAVE working technical knowledge and/or on job experience with the following:

• 5+ years of ASP.NET – C# Language, Visual Studio IDE
• ASP.NET MVC architecture
• Experience developing web services (SOAP Web Services and/or WCF – Windows Communication Foundation)
• Javascript, JQuery
• MS SQL SERVER
• Familiarity using SOURCE CONTROL in a professional workplace (Azure Dev Ops, Team Foundation Server, Visual SourceSafe, SVN, GIT).

IDEAL Candidates will also have experience with the following (optional competencies):

• ASP.NET Web Forms architecture and experience with the Page Life Cycle to help support more legacy applications as needed
• Android or iOS development working in Eclipse and/or XCode
• Bootstrap and responsive design

What You'll Need

Competencies/Skills:

• Good problem solving and analytical skills
• Exceptional interpersonal/team building skills including the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and participate on multi-functional teams
• Ability to work at a detailed level while maintaining an overall project perspective
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to take business requirements and then execute on those requirements
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• A strong self-starter

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems or Information Technology or related field required, or equivalent experience.

What We Are

The Armstrong Group, a privately held, diversified corporation headquartered in Butler, Pennsylvania. A family owned and operated business founded in 1946, its subsidiaries include Armstrong Utilities, Armstrong Telephone Company, Armstrong Telecommunications, Armstrong Development Properties, Armstrong Comfort Solutions, Guardian Protection Services, and 4Front Solutions. (www.agoc.com)

Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Who We Are
The Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions.   
 
Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.