Software Engineer III
THE OPPORTUNITY:
VelocityEHS is the leader in the developing Environmental Health & Safety Solutions; our goal is to provide value to our customers and it starts with our application development team. Our Software Engineers thrive on developing elegant, flexible, and dynamic software using technologies that are not limited to C#, ASP.NET MVC, JavaScript/TypeScript, and React. We find satisfaction not only in creating innovative solutions, but in the product we provide and the environment in which we work.
VelocityEHS is known for having fun and energetic company culture. This culture is paired with ambitious principles that demand teamwork and sharp problem-solving skills. Our dedication to providing this type of environment is what helped us reach the Chicago Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces of 2018. If you’re interested in becoming a part of our team, apply now!
JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Development and support of all products including the VelocityEHS website and customer Intranet applications
- Development and support of internal applications to assist sales order management and customer support processes.
- Participate in weekly project meetings and contribute to the establishing priorities, timelines, and requirements for said projects.
- Mentoring junior developers
Success will be measured against your abilities to perform against the following:
- Ability to create realistic time lines for projects and are your deliverables completed within time projections and consistent with the provided requirements.
- Ability to exhibit an understanding of the VelocityEHS customer needs, the VelocityEHS business needs and show the ability to balance the priorities of the two even when they conflict.
- Degree to which you are flexible and willing to adjust priorities and projects if needs dictate.
- Ability to communicate issues or problems in a timely manner.
- How you involve others in your decision making process where appropriate. Conversely your ability to make decisions on your own when the input of others is not needed or is redundant.
- Ability to test your own code prior to hand-off to other departments.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Skills and Qualifications:
- 5+ years development experience
- Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of C#.Net and ASP.NET MVC
- Advanced knowledge of JavaScript
- Advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Ability to work as part of a team or individually with specific direction
- Ability to communicate effectively with business unit stakeholders of varying technical ability when required by project objectives
- Attention to Detail, Strong teamwork skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Must be willing to occasionally work extended hours to meet deadlines and goals
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of React
- Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of TypeScript
- Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of Dependency Injection (DI)/Inversion of Control (IoC)
- Experience with Unit and/or Integration Testing
- Android/iOS development a plus
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
At VelocityEHS (formerly MSDSonline) we’re all about helping companies around the world promote a safer work environment for their employees. We develop innovative on-demand (cloud-computing technology) safety and compliance management solutions that enable our customers, environmental health and safety (EHS) professionals in a wide range of industries, to work faster and more cost-effectively in administering their overall safety compliance programs.
Headquartered in the heart of downtown Chicago, VelocityEHS is much more than just a place to work. VelocityEHS has cultivated a unique environment where success is both a journey and an everyday occurrence. We work hard and play hard because we love what we do. We place a high value on teamwork, and at the same time, look for individuals who are self-motivated and willing to take risk to help the company advance.
VelocityEHS offers many benefits, including: paid time off, health/dental insurance, 401(K) plan, casual dress, transit benefit program and more. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace.