Developer - VGM HOMELINK - VGM Group, Inc
Waterloo, IA 50701
About the Job
As an application developer within VGM Homelink, you are responsible for developing, enhancing and maintaining a suite of web-based applications, databases, and expert systems used by internal staff and external customers using .NET Core and other technologies.
We are looking to hire two developers to join the team, ranging from entry-level with 1+ year of experience to mid-to-senior-level with 5+ years of software development work experience using .Net Core, Vue.js, Node.js, Angular, React, and SQL. As a developer, you will also conduct Unit Testing using Test Driven Development, and/or Cloud Development. Elasticsearch experience is a plus. The right candidate must be innately curious, detail oriented, demonstrate good communication skills, and be committed to individual and team success.
Working Location: Waterloo, Iowa (flexible in on-site, hybrid, or remote)
Working Hours: Full-Time, 40+ hours per week
Responsibilities/Duties of the Developer:
- Develop web-based applications, databases and expert systems used by internal staff and external customers
- Develop applications using .NET Core and other technologies
- Adhere to and support the development of standards to have in place within the development team
- Agile Software Development, Object-Oriented Design, Continuous Integration
- Collaborate with other software developers, business analysts and software architects to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain web- and desktop-based business applications built on primarily Microsoft technologies
- Participate in SCRUM / Agile development processes
- Participate in the requirements gathering meetings.
- Participate in code review sessions.
- Solve business problems through technology.
- Assist in logical and physical database design.
- Meet project plan timelines and produce a high-quality product
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Solve business problems through technology and development
- Follow strict confidentiality and HIPAA privacy and security guidelines
Developer Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
- Experience coding .Net Core applications, MVC, ADO.Net or Entity Framework
- Software development experience, 1+ years for entry-level and 5+ years for mid-to-senior level.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science is highly preferred
- Must comply with continuing education per Company, regulatory, contractual, and accreditation requirements
- Strong experience and understanding of object-oriented development principles.
- Experience with Visual Studio, VS Code, AzureDevOps, and Git Source Control
- Relevant Microsoft Certification a bonus.
Skills and competencies:
- Strong conceptualization, analytical, and logic skills
- Relevant Microsoft Certification a bonus
- Agile Software Development
- Object-Oriented Design
- Continuous Integration
- C#/VB
- .Net Core (MVC, Web API)
- WCF
- ORM (Entity Framework, NHibernate)
- SQL Server and SQL
- Client-side Java Scripting (JQuery)
- Ability to take individual initiative and accountability for assignments, adapt to changing priorities, and learn and apply new tools and technologies quickly
Physical Requirements:
- Working at a physical desk, moving about the office and facility as needed for work
- Operation of office machinery and equipment
- Visual abilities to include reading, distance vision and peripheral vision
Compensation: The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.
Why VGM?
At VGM, we live by a common set of values that we call our power of one principles. We give our employees the freedom and resources they need, backed by our culture of collaboration and diverse thought, to continue innovating and advancing our services – if you want to be empowered to make a difference, you will love it here. As a 100% employee owned company, our engaged and invested employees have a direct impact on the success of our company and build their own personal wealth while doing so. Click to view more about VGM!
HOMELNK, a division within VGM Group’s family of businesses, is an innovative national provider of integrated specialty services for the healthcare and workers’ compensation industries. HOMELINK provides a comprehensive offering of ancillary care products and services, including advanced clinical programs, and partners with both payers and providers. As a privately held, employee-owned company, HOMELINK team members are committed to delivering high quality service from referral to resolution. To learn more about VGM HOMELINK, visit our website at www.vgmhomelink.com.
At VGM, you’ll enjoy:
- Company Ownership: VGM is 100% employee-owned, meaning employees can earn an annual gift of VGM stock equaling a portion of what you make.
- Fantastic Benefits: 401k and ROTH 401k with up to 3% company match, Health Benefits, HSA options - single to family, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Term Life and Voluntary Life Insurance and a physician network where you reside.
- Casual Dress: VGM has a casual work environment, we call it dress for your day.
- Involvement: Ability to participate in Employee Get Connected Groups, (VGM Young Professionals, Garden Club, Women in Leadership) Volunteering, Companywide celebrations, and more.
- Work-life Balance: Paid Holidays with the Holiday of your Choice benefit, Paid maternity and Paternity leave, Foster and Adoption Assistance.
- Health and Wellness: Free Walk-in Clinic to all employees & family members regardless of carrying VGM Insurance and 24/7 on-site fitness center and free fitness classes* [All in Waterloo]
This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be inherent to the position. Reasonably related additional duties may be assigned to the individual Associate.
VGM Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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