Entry Software Developer Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

JOIN DISMAS and work for one of the nation's largest not-for-profit providers specializing in community-based adult re-entry programs. Dismas Charities provides quality, cost-effective community-based residential and non-residential supervision and treatment services. ENJOY meaningful work, indoor work environment, competitive pay, and benefits. Do work that POSITIVELY IMPACTS your community, assisting individuals to heal so they can once again be productive and responsible citizens.

We offer excellent health, dental, and vision benefits, an excellent retirement plan fully funded by Dismas, paid time off (PTO), company-paid life insurance, and company-paid long-term disability insurance. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

Summary:  We are seeking a junior to mid-level developer with preferred 2+ years of experience. The Software Developer will primarily program in C#.NET and work with SQL Server databases in support of Dismas Development efforts. The majority of the development work will be on custom .NET MVC applications and libraries, including HTML/JavaScript UI work. This position will also assist the Senior Software Developer and Development Team Lead with application support as needed. Additional programming and analysis work to support the overall IT Department and corporate goals may also be assigned based on skills and needs of the team.

Shift Schedule: Full-Time. 40 hours per week. **(variable as needed)

• Available to work from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
• This position will go hybrid after initial training is complete.

Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Works closely with the Senior Software Developer and Software Development Team Lead to build reliable, best-in-class solutions in support of Dismas Charities' operational requirements.
• Develops new and maintains existing C#.NET / MVC Web Applications.
• Ensures all work is properly checked in to Azure DevOps Source Control [git].
• Works with SQL Server databases to maintain and enhance existing databases, stored procedures and tables.
• Analyzes requirements and implements solutions using .NET and SQL Server to meet these requirements.
• Works with existing and builds new SQL Server reports to provide data to end users in a useful format.
• Provides application support to end users.

SKILLS

Necessary Development Skills include:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
• C#
• NET MVC, WebAPI
• Microsoft Visual Studio
• Source Control in a team environment using Azure DevOps, Git or similar
• Experience with applications targeting Web, Web Services and Windows Services
• Microsoft SQL Server
  • SQL Queries, Stored Procedures and Table Creation
  • SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
• Agile Project Development

Familiarity with any of these tools and technologies is a plus, but not required:

• Google Maps Integrations
• Azure DevOps Source Control & Deployment
• Azure DevOps Builds and Pipelines
• AI tools, technologies and integrations
• Blazor
• PowerShell
• Server and IIS Management
• SignalR
• RabbitMQ
• Hangfire

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field or demonstrably equivalent work experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both written and oral forms.
• Ability to work with end users in a respectful way in order to resolve any issue they may be experiencing with the software the Dismas team has built.
• 1 to 5 years practical Software Development experience using Microsoft .NET and SQL Server tools and technologies.
• Willingness to handle occasional on-call duties at a Tier 3 level of support.
• Ability to travel occasionally for work. This position does not require frequent travel, however, if a remote candidate (outside the Louisville Metro area) is selected, they must be able to:
  • Attend a two week initial orientation period at the corporate office in Louisville, KY.
  • Attend the 1 week annual Dismas Leadership Conference held in Louisville, KY. This is typically held in June or July each year.
  • Attend other meetings at the corporate office as required, these would be no more than 2 to 3 times per year.
  • Willingness to travel to one or two of our locations around the United States for support or hands-on experience to see how our end-users use the systems we build and maintain.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to communicate; listen; sit; stand; walk; use hands to grasp, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Indoor environment. The employee is frequently exposed to an office environment, with controlled temperatures. Employee should be able to lift packages up to 50lbs and move packages up to 100lbs with appropriate tools and equipment

Dismas Charities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.