Job Opportunity At Blain's Farm & FleetAt 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!Benefits include:Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, etc.All major Holidays & Birthday offAdvanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your careerAssociate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace401(K) with company matchCompensation: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.Job DutiesResponsible 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 tasksIs responsible for the software engineering strategic roadmap, definition, and implementationEnsures team members deliver project tasks on schedule and as designedParticipates in defining and developing tasks among team members within an agile environmentRecommends and implements process improvementsConducts technical presentations with peersCommits time, focus, and energy on technical development. Provide coaching and performance feedback for each AssociateAdvocates for team by moving decisions forward and eliminating barriersProvides day to day guidance, direction, and workload prioritization to the teamAssist team members with day-to-day work and execution of tasks as neededParticipate in continuing education and training as appropriate.Participate in career development activities for the Software Engineer teamComplete performance evaluations for Software Engineer teamResolves customer complaints with software, and responds to suggestions for software modificationsParticipate in development of software user manualsPerform other duties as assignedQualifications5 or more years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, and/or designLeadership experience is preferredExperience with agile developmentBachelor's degree or equivalent in MIS, Computer Science or related field3 + years in experience in software engineering, systems engineering, and/or designExperience with Agile developmentProficient skills with Microsoft Office applicationsUp to 10% of travelEEO StatementBlain 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.