Applications Developer

We are hiring a Jr. Level Applications Developer that will be focused on the development of backend systems. You'll be responsible for technical design, development, unit testing, deployment, and support of technical solutions.

What You Will Be Doing:

As a junior developer, you'll work closely with the team to ensure quality solutions are being provided through code reviews, and systems reviews. Key responsibilities and expectations include:

• Follow coding standards and look for opportunities to improve code quality and system performance.
• Be an active member of an agile team. You'll provide input on technical details, review/decompose/write story cards, participate in agile events, and occasionally demo your work to stakeholders.
• Understand and maintain proper security controls.
• Help review and approve code completed by other developers.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Uphold Steelcase core values.

Your Future Team:

You will be part of the Digital Customer Experience organization, located in Steelcase's business center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The product team that you will be a part of is called Digital Customer Platforms and it consists of six IT professionals across three countries (USA, Mexico, France). You may also work with external consulting firms to round out the development team. We work with our business stakeholders to define user stories, design and architect solutions, and execute projects from beginning to end. Our work will primarily take place within one of the Adobe Experience Manager applications.

Who You Are:

Would you answer YES to most of the following questions? If so, you may be a great fit for this position!

• Are you motivated by constantly learning new technology and by working with colleagues who encourage you to develop as an IT professional?
• Is it your desire to work in a highly collaborative team setting, using Agile principles to bring customers into the software development process early on?
• Do you enjoy problem solving, even complex, multi-faceted problems?
• Do you enjoy the detailed nature of ensuring the solutions match the customer's needs?
• Are you interested in working in cross-cultural situations with colleagues and customers from Europe and Asia?

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent degree) or equivalent work experience
• At least 2 years of experience developing web hosted applications or military-equivalent experience
• Proficient in working with: Java (or an equivalent object-oriented programming language like C#), and REST APIs
• Experience using SQL (or SOQL) for relational databases
• Experience in using GIT source code
• Experience in unit and functional testing
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and have experience working in team settings.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience developing within the Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Suite of tools. With a focus on back-end development.
• Experience in Agile development Methodologies
• Experience with HTML, CSS , Javascript & React.
• Web frameworks (Bootstrap, JQuery, or similar)

Wellbeing Means so Much More than Benefits, you may be interested in:

• Employee assistance program, providing free counseling, financial resilience, and legal guidance
• 2nd doctors opinion for you and your extended family (parents, siblings, spouse, and more!)
• Ongoing learning through Linkedin Learning

Who We Are:

Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.

Why People Choose to Work with Us:

At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.

What Matters to Us:

More than qualifications, we're looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.

Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.

Steelcase is a MVAA- Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. Steelcase recognizes the amazing experiences and skills that Veteran's possess. We encourage all Veterans and Veteran Spouses to apply.

Please see our Working at Steelcase Document for more detailed benefits and compensation information.

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The annual base salary range for this position is $77,900 - $121,800. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Steelcase considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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