Developer Jobs in Pennsylvania

Senior Web Developer

Information Technology Department- Harmarville, PA

www.ufcw.org

Organization:

United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) is North America’s neighborhood union; standing together to improve the lives and livelihoods of workers, families and communities. Our members work primarily in the retail food, meatpacking, poultry, food processing and manufacturing and retail store industries.

Location:

Harmarville, PA

Position Description:

The Senior Web Developer is responsible for the design, analysis, implementation, and maintenance of major web-based application solutions. A firm understanding of departmental responsibilities is essential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

Application Solutions:

Provides assistance to various departments in the development and maintenance of database and web-based platforms and tool sets in support of headquarters and field operations and provides end user support for all staff.

Creates project specifications for web-based applications.

Designs, builds and maintains enterprise applications software using appropriate programming languages.

Applications are mainly web based.

Provides and conducts training of headquarters and field staff as needed regarding the use of UFCW proprietary software and applications as assigned.

Performs routine and specific maintenance of proprietary software programs and applications as necessary.

Writes well-tested, maintainable code and verifies changes, including edge cases, before submitting for review.

Reviews peers’ code and provide constructive technical feedback.

Directs production, installation and turnover of approved code changes for application objects to the production environments.

Follows departmental standards and assist in preparing and updating documentation.

Demonstrates a high sense of ownership of user problems.

Expected to assist Local union’s IT staff.

Creates reports using UFCW data.

Participates in continuous learning.

Department Operations:

Works with others in IT to provide technical guidance during all phases of the development process.

Works with vendors and UFCW staff in evaluating and implementing new technologies.

Contributes to team effort by working with other department staff.

Maintains the security of UFCW operations by keeping information confidential.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following subject areas: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or related field preferred. Prefer five or more years of application development experience with strong understanding of web-based application theories, principles, and practices.

Computer/Software Skills

Strong background in C#, .NET / ASP.NET Core, SQL, TypeScript/JavaScript, Angular, HTML, CSS, REST APIs, Git and Azure DevOps. Experience with unit testing, code review, and effective use of AI-assisted development tools.

Communication Skills

Ability to comprehend vendor technical manuals.

The candidate will complete a live technical assessment as part of the hiring process.

Ability to communicate with vendors in describing technical problems.

Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.

Must have initiative.

Must be able to balance conflicting demands and changing priorities and anticipate future needs.

Must be able to use discretion, follow department protocol, handle a wide range of sensitive situations and recognize when to refer to a higher level.

Must be organized and work quickly and accurately under deadlines.

Strong interpersonal skills are required.

Must be able to work professionally and effectively with department staff and staff at all levels of the organizations as well as external contacts and affiliates.

Ability to define the problem, collect data, establish facts and draw proper conclusions.

Ability to work without direct supervision.

Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Job Demands

Work may be fast paced and intense with multiple priorities.

Must be able to handle stressful situations in a timely and professional manner.

Some travel and irregular hours required.

Working Conditions

Work performed in a normal office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

This position involves, but is not limited to, written and oral communications skills, use of computer keyboard, close vision, sitting for long periods, stooping, bending and reaching.

This is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Reasonable accommodations will be provided pursuant to state and federal laws.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $103,108 – $115,843.

The UFCW provides a very generous benefits package, including:

· Comprehensive health insurance coverage.

· Life insurance provided with ability to purchase supplemental life insurance at favorable rates.

· Retirement Savings Account.

· 401(k) plan with employer matching.

· Pension plan.

· Dependent care reimbursement account program.

· Health care reimbursement account program.

· Transportation program benefits.

· Three weeks of paid vacation, 12 days of paid short-term sick leave, Extended Sick Leave program, paid parental leave.

· Prepaid Legal Plan (for DC/MD/VA only).

Duration:

• This is a full-time position; posting closes when position is filled.

Vaccination Requirement: The UFCW requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, consistent with applicable law. Any request or questions may be submitted to hrcovid@ufcw.org.

To apply submit cover letter, resume to: https://bit.ly/4yQBTrD

We believe our success rests on recruiting and retaining a diverse staff. UFCW is an equal opportunity employer.

Woman and people of color are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided pursuant to the state and federal laws.

Pay: $103,108.00 - $115,843.00 per year

Work Location: In person