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Job Title: .NET Software Developer & IT Specialist

Location: Onsite at 167 Hwy. 59, Richmond, KS 66080

FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt

Reports To: General Manager

Salary: 80K + Depending on experience

Job Summary

The Software Developer & Information Technology Specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining in-house applications — including the company's pricing system, currently being built out in .NET on a SQL database — managing the ESI phone system and custom point-of-sale system, supporting the company Cisco Meraki network, and addressing the day-to-day technology needs of employees. The role is development-heavy, with the majority of time spent writing and maintaining code, and the use of AI coding tools is a standard part of the workflow. Due to the hands-on nature of technical support, system administration, and software development, the role requires most work hours to be performed on-site, with some remote flexibility as needed.

Core Value Expectations

• Actively pursuing high character, high trust, and high performance personally, corporately, and in all aspects of the position.
• Provide distinctive quality and unparalleled customer service both internally and externally.
• Demonstrate and promote integrity, respect, and teamwork.
• Invite others to help you grow through living authentically with nothing to prove, lose, or hide.
• Evidence humility by actively receiving teaching and mentoring.

Duties and Responsibilities

Software Development (~70%)

• Maintain and develop enterprise applications, with a primary focus on the company's in-house pricing system, built in .NET on a SQL database.
• Support and help transition remaining legacy systems (written across ASP/C#, Ruby on Rails, and VB) as part of the ongoing move to the new platform.
• Use AI coding tools as a standard part of the day-to-day development workflow.

IT Operations & Support (~30%)

• Maintain servers hosting the company's IP phone system, accounting, manufacturing, and file servers.
• Support end-users with IT-related problems in a responsive and service-oriented manner.
• Set up, manage, and maintain IT-related equipment.
• Support and maintain the company's point-of-sale system.
• Monitor backup jobs and ensure a high level of completion success rate.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance; report to work on time.
• Provide excellent customer service and reflect our company's core values at all times.
• Manage time and projects effectively.
• Help put processes in place to maintain a stable network environment.
• Train staff with IT-related equipment.
• Maintain and grow the technology infrastructure of the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complies with QSI policies and procedures.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to changes as business needs evolve.

Education and/or Experience

• Information Technology and code development experience, particularly with .NET and SQL
• Requires strong math aptitude
• Any combination of job-related experience and/or training, which would produce the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Requires knowledge and experience developing with .NET and SQL databases; familiarity with legacy web stacks (ASP/C#, Ruby on Rails, VB) is a plus, as some existing systems are being modernized off of these platforms.
• Comfortable using AI coding tools as part of a modern development workflow.
• Organized, thorough, and has great attention to detail
• Demonstrates working knowledge of hardware and networking fundamentals
• Able to install, configure, troubleshoot and support both Windows and Linux clients and servers.
• Intermediate-Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• High level of analytical thinking to solve problems with an understanding of technology and apply solutions to business problems
• Effective oral, electronic and written communication with all levels of the organization

Weight & Lift Requirements

• Must be able to lift various office supplies and office/computer equipment