Software Developer

About Us

As a family-owned company, it's the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.

With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team!

Why You'll Love Working at STIHL:

• Competitive pay with multiple bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases
• Excellent health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center for employees and eligible family members
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability
• Robust retirement offerings including:
• A fully vested Pension Plan after 5 years
• A 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid time off in addition to 11 Paid Holidays
• A strong culture of stability, community, and innovation
• Compensation: $88,000 - 106,000 per year. Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and internal equity

About You

You provide support for existing business systems and applications within the STIHL environment. You analyze operational needs and help design, develop, implement, and maintain software solutions that support business objectives. As part of the software team, you contribute to the development, enhancement, and ongoing support of information systems and applications.

Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Translate business requirements into well-designed, maintainable software solutions across various platforms.
• Application architecture, develop well-designed readable software and thoroughly unit and scenario test for existing code base and for new functionality under development.
• Perform debugging, code reviews and application builds to include automation with release definitions.
• Keep up to date on the newest technological innovations and perform research that could benefit STIHL solving existing problems to include pros and cons for the team to review.
• Use of Web Services protocols and experience with cloud technologies. Use of programming languages - Java, C#, or other Object Oriented Languages, Javascript and modern frameworks, Python or other scripting languages, NoSQL/Relational databases.
• Utilize established development tools, guidelines and conventions to build and maintain EDI interfaces using middleware systems (Sterling, MuleSoft, etc).
• Interface with business end users, external consultants in support of business systems and applications. Provide intermediate level end user support for various business systems and applications within the STIHL environment.
• Support company policies and procedures and ensure adherence to STIHL Inc. computer and security policies. Participate in project teams and perform project tasks as required. Maintain and present status of ongoing tasks as required.
• Maintain currency in technical skills by attending training classes and seminars, and researching and evaluating new software products and services.
• Provide user training and documentation where required.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Specifications
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• 5-7 years of related work experience
• 5+ year experience programming, supporting software applications and application lifecycle management
• Familiar with data file types (SAP IDocs, XML, CSV, EDI, Flat Files, etc) and mappings
• Some travel required as dictated by business requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of tools
• Effective oral, written and organizational skills.