Senior Software Engineer at Advance Trading in Bloomington, IL

Company Description

Advance Trading, Inc. (ATI) is a forward thinking, non-proprietary commodity brokerage firm providing risk management and market guidance to grain producers, commercial elevators, and end users including energy producers and livestock feeders. ATI’s client base spans the entire globe, with businesses throughout North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Our highly skilled team delivers individualized strategies, sound advice, and solid recommendations based on extensive research and market analysis, giving our clients a competitive edge in today’s complete marketplace.

Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work with a small self-directed team focused on building full-stack software solutions to meet corporate and client needs. You will identify, implement, maintain, and support software solutions for all end users. The position will be based at our Corporate office located in Bloomington, IL.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and enhance well designed, complex applications that are fast-loading, easy to navigate, mobile friendly, accessible, simple, and intuitive
• Work cooperatively with a variety of groups including IT team members, company personnel, and clients
• Plan, coordinate, and track your work in tandem with team members to meet project goals
• Integrate collaborative coding practices daily while utilizing version control and issue tracking solutions
• Communicate with clients and team members on a regular basis
• Proactively forecast upcoming needs, track, and apply needed changes across all client solutions
• Meet all product and support goals within designated project deadlines
• Identify, analyze, and resolve issues with company and client applications; communicate resolution to affected individuals
• Provide excellent customer service by responding to client requests and complaints in a friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable manner
• Seek out and take advantage of the latest technology solutions to strengthen performance
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Front End / User Interface Development Experience (i.e. JavaScript, Web Service Integration, Single Page Architecture Frameworks, Responsive UI Design)
• Backend / API Development Experience (i.e. API Platforms, Database Systems, Event Driven Systems)
• Developer Workflow and Methodologies Experience (i.e. Git/GitLab/GitHub, Product Management, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on a team
• Ability to receive and provide critique respectfully
• Time management skills, specifically the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work
• General business insight, empathy, and the ability to understand business challenges to relate to clients
• Ability to clearly explain technical information to non-technical individuals

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field • 5 years of professional programming experience • Legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional programming experience

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.