Software Developer

Job Description
Do you have a passion for helping clients unlock value in their organizations? Do you want to create an amazing customer experience for them by making their mission your own? Here at KDG, we are so much more than a technology provider. We're a true business partner that strives to open new doors for our clients through expert consulting, trusted communication, and high-quality technology solutions in development, design, and security. And we're growing quickly! We are looking for innovative and humble people to join our team to help grow our business and improve our service.

KDG provides the opportunity for you to challenge yourself professionally while balancing your priorities away from the office. A company is only as good as the people in it, and we firmly believe that happy team members are the foundation for our success. That's why you'll find generous benefits and a stable work environment unmatched by any other Lehigh Valley company. If you want to work in a culture that empowers entrepreneurial thinking, dedicates itself to flawless customer experience, and always provides opportunities for employees to learn, grow, and succeed, then it is time for you to discover KDG.

Requirements

As a Software Developer, you will be in charge of the development and maintenance of applications in a fast-paced environment of developers, designers, and infrastructure analysts. We value candidates who have demonstrated experience in working with both client teams and internal teams to get the job done. All of our work is performed by employees on-site.

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Develop and oversee specific development procedures
• Assist in strategic planning and risk analysis
• Identify information system needs
• Establish priorities for system upgrades
• Optimize ongoing system design
• Provide excellent customer service, both to our team and our clients through consistent communication
• Web application development for assigned projects
• Regularly modify hierarchical, relational, flat-file, and PaaS databases
• Produce efficient, clean, and well-commented code
• Analyze, design, develop, test, and implement applications and databases
• Work closely with other teams, developers, and Senior Management to build new features and applications
• Resolve user interface, application, and database-related issues
• Review, proofread, and format all correspondence to ensure accuracy and completeness

Qualifications

To be considered, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor's Degree with 2-3+ years of progressive experience, or 4+ years of progressive experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience with source control technologies such as Git
• Full development competency with MVC pattern/framework experience
• Demonstrated experience in developing high-load application using cloud infrastructure
• Previous experience in IT or other related fields
• Ability to evaluate software and hardware
• Bonus: experience with the .NET/.NET Core ecosystem
• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
• Superior verbal and written communication
• Ability to use independent judgment and take personal initiative
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks/projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to maintain focus over an extended period
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Ability to work in Allentown, PA office

Benefits

Our strong team made up of a diverse array of professionals committed to a series of shared values is key to this success. If you too live your life following the values below, you'll be a perfect fit for our company, our culture, and our clients:

• We believe in thorough and transparent communication that builds lasting relationships among both team members and clients.
• We ask questions, we follow through on our promises, and we deliver predictable results every single time.
• We sweat the details, no matter how small. It is this careful attention that makes the difference between good work and great work.
• We honor and respect everyone we work with, no matter their gender identity, religion, race, beliefs, sexual orientation, or abilities.
• We recognize that we can never be excellent until we're both humble and vulnerable. Making a mistake is simply an opportunity for growth.

What we offer our employees:

• Competitive compensation packages.
• An open books company with employee profit sharing.
• 100% company-paid benefits for employee and family, including reimbursed co-pays.
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.
• Dollar for dollar retirement company match.
• Weekly training and development sessions.
• Workplace and schedule flexibility.
• Employee-driven social committee.