Associate Systems Engineer Jobs in Rockford, IL (NOW HIRING)

At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance.

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years!

• Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91st day of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.
• All major Holidays & Birthday off
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• 401(K) with company match

• Base pay between $100,000/yr. - 133,000/yr.

The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

Responsible for the day-to-day leadership up to 4 software engineers and technology required for business applications and systems to meet business centric KPIs and SLAs. Leads the engineering, design, testing and implementation of software solutions that provides a robust technical infrastructure used by business units and applications.  Plays a lead role in creating & executing tactical plans/procedures for the team.  Supports achieving the operational goals of the team.

• Sets project schedules, designing project parameters, and coordinating/monitoring tasks
• Is responsible for the software engineering strategic roadmap, definition, and implementation
• Ensures team members deliver project tasks on schedule and as designed
• Participates in defining and developing tasks among team members within an agile environment
• Recommends and implements process improvements
• Conducts technical presentations with peers
• Commits time, focus, and energy on technical development. Provide coaching and performance feedback for each Associate
• Advocates for team by moving decisions forward and eliminating barriers
• Provides day to day guidance, direction, and workload prioritization to the team
• Assist team members with day-to-day work and execution of tasks as needed
• Participate in continuing education and training as appropriate.
• Participate in career development activities for the Software Engineer team
• Complete performance evaluations for Software Engineer team
• Resolves customer complaints with software, and responds to suggestions for software modifications
• Participate in development of software user manuals
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 5 or more years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, and/or design
• Leadership experience is preferred
• Experience with agile development
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in MIS, Computer Science or related field
• 3 + years in experience in software engineering, systems engineering, and/or design
• Experience with Agile development
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Office applications
• Up to 10% of travel

Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 7 years in a row.

• 5 or more years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, and/or design
• Leadership experience is preferred
• Experience with agile development
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in MIS, Computer Science or related field
• 3 + years in experience in software engineering, systems engineering, and/or design
• Experience with Agile development
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Office applications
• Up to 10% of travel