Job Description

Why Valmont
 

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

This Individual Contributor position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining technical systems and programs that enable our businesses to perform at the highest level.  The IT Programmer Analyst will work closely with Business Analysts, Senior Programmer Analysts, and Business Users to solve complex business problems.  The ideal candidate has a strong background in software development and programming. The IT Programmer Analyst should have a deep passion for implementing creative and efficient solutions using the latest technologies. This individual should have the drive to tackle a difficult problem and find the best solution leveraging strong research and collaboration skills.  The incumbent will also actively participate in all aspects of the SDLC process and recommend opportunities for improvement within IT processes.  This position will collaborate across the Global IT organization as needed.

The IT Programmer Analyst will be assigned scope in one of the following application scope areas: ERP, CRM, HR/FIN, IT, PLM, Production Support, RPA, TMS.  Others may be added as a need arises.

It is essential to embody Valmont’s core values of Passion, Integrity, Continuous Improvement, and Delivering Results while cultivating a workplace where employees feel valued, trusted, understood, and respected.

Essential Functions:

• This position reports to the Manager IT Business Applications and has no direct or indirect reports.
• This role requires up to 5% travel (internationally/domestically), including overnight stays.
• Flexible schedule however must be able to work in the office 1-2 days per week, initially this may be more often during the training period.
• This position will require the candidate to be a full stack developer and responsible for delivering complete technology solutions which may include database, business/logic layer code, and front-end UI.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts and Developers to produce technology solutions for prioritized business problems.
• Resolve user reported help desk tickets in a timely manner.
• Formulate program specifications and basic prototypes.
• Transform requirements and specifications into high functioning technology solutions.
• Integrate individual software solutions to higher level systems (ERP).
• Test code to ensure it produces the desired results and perform debugging when necessary.
• Identify maintenance needs and perform upgrades to systems for security and efficiency.
• Create detailed system documentation for internal use.
• Document identified issues as they surface.
• Collaborate with project team to resolve identified issues.
• Monitor and assist project team and end users in the execution of user acceptance testing.
• Provide on-going application technical support and participate in application training.
• Provide documentation, technical specifications and infrastructure requirements for each development Project.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years relevant experience or Associate’s Degree with 5+ years relevant experience or 7+ years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years of professional programming experience in Microsoft .NET technologies.
• 3+ years of accumulated professional experience in the following areas:
  • Web development technologies: JavaScript, JQuery, ASP.net, CSS, HTML, Razor, C# & VB.Net
  • Database development experience; Oracle PL SQL/SQL Server
  • Azure development experience (Logic & Function App development)
• Strong understanding of object-oriented development methodology.
• Ability and desire to learn the manufacturing and business process supported by IT.
• Customer service mindset and strong interpersonal communication and training skillsets.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Project management and problem-solving skillset.
• Knowledge of .Net Web and Windows application architectures, Software design principles, Object Oriented Programming, Object Oriented Design, Prototype designing and UI designing.
• Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing and Test Case Writing, Documentation, Application Trouble Shooting  and requirements analysis, estimation, and technical support experience.
• Must possess excellent analytical skills with a proven ability to identify, debug, and resolve complex software bugs.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or MIS.
• SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Jira development experience.
• Programming knowledge of third-party controls Telerik, Farpoint or similar controls.
• AngularJS, React, Mobile web and Mobile App development experience.
• Azure programming, SharePoint portal designing and maintenance experience.
• Azure cloud development including Azure Logic App, Functions App, DevOps and API Management experience.
• Angular development experience building responsive web applications utilizing Angular CLI and working with TypeScript and RxJS.
• Experience with IIS, Tableau server, Jira Servers.
• React, EDI programming experience.
• Experience with RPA (MS Power Automate) and Power Apps.
• Knowledge of ERP systems like IFS, QAD, SAGE.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Strong history of delivering value added solutions to business users.
• Proficient math aptitude; including trigonometry and geometry.

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Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.