General Purpose and Scope of Position:

We are looking for someone who can see the big picture from both a business and a technical perspective. The Principal Developer will drive the application's development and must understand the underlying business value to define the technical and architecture roadmap. The Principal Developer must be a proven and hands-on software developer with a proven history of working with large applications or web products. In addition, successful candidates can lead by example, balancing development responsibilities while participating in cross-company efforts, including defining industry standards and evaluating technology. 

Required Technical and Professional Experience:

• BS in Computer Science or Equivalent with 8+ years of Software Development experience
• Proven Expert level experience in at least one of the high-level programming languages
• Understand different programming paradigms (OOP, Functional)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills
• Proven experience building complex web systems
• Good understanding of Microservices and Iterative development process
• Debugging critical production issues
• Experience architecting and developing Web / Mobile, Micro Services
• Exceptional design and implementation skills
• App development experience for Mobile, Cloud, NodeJS/.Net Core, Docker, preferred
• Experience in any of these technologies will be a plus but not required. Angular 7+, TypeScript, Objective C, NodeJS, C#, .Net Web API, PostgreSQL, Web Technologies (JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, etc.) is a plus
• Mentoring and training software engineers

Key Personal Attributes Include:

• Strong conceptual, analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and resolution skills.
• Advanced ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication skills with resources from varying levels within the organization
• Highly motivated, organized, detail oriented, and a team player
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and responsibilities and manage changing priorities in a high-pressure environment.
• Able to coordinate the activities of team members and people outside of the team

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

• Analyze and assess existing business systems and procedures and collaborate with other developers and business analysts in developing new software programs and applications. 
• Participate in all phases of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), including requirements gathering, analysis, 
• design, programming, testing, maintenance, documentation, and troubleshooting/resolution. 
• Define, develop, code, translate, test, analyze, and maintain new software programs and applications in support of business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specs. 
• Liaise with program managers, UI/UX designers, and software engineers to assist in resolving problems with software products or company software systems. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Applications. 

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $118,300  - $165,660.  Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits.  Follow this link for other information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj
• Drug-Free Workplace

Wilbur-Ellis Enterprise business line is able to hire in the following states: 

AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI, WY 

Wilbur-Ellis Enterprise business line is unable to hire in the following states: 

AL, AK, DE, GA, HI, LA, MD, MA, MS, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, RI, VA, VT, WV 

COMPANY CULTURE 

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed, specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other. 

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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