Junior Solutions Engineer

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Monument Chemical serves the specialty chemicals industry – and produces a variety of solvents, intermediates, specialty fuels, and other specialty products, as well as offers industry-leading Custom Manufacturing services. At Monument, you’ll find careers in several engineering and skilled trades roles and disciplines. Working together like a family, our teams drive continual improvement in quality, cost, lead time, flexibility, and customer service. Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, we offer a diverse range of opportunities where you will be challenged and encouraged to grow. The Junior Application Developer supports the development, enhancement, integration, and maintenance of business-critical applications that enable manufacturing, supply chain, finance, sales, customer service, and corporate operations. This role will work alongside Application Managers, Technical Leads, Business Analysts, and business stakeholders to design and support solutions across platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Power BI, Monument Plus, SQL Server, and enterprise integrations. This role is ideal for someone looking to build technical expertise while gaining a strong understanding of chemical manufacturing business processes. Essential Functions Assist in the design, development, testing, and implementation of enterprise application solutions. Develop and maintain applications, reports, interfaces, and integrations that support Monument Chemical business operations. Work with business users and Application Managers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Participate in the development and support of: SAP business processes Salesforce applications and integrations Monument Plus enhancements SQL Server databases and stored procedures Power BI reporting and analytics solutions API and data integration services Break down development efforts into manageable tasks that align with sprint objectives and delivery timelines. Create and maintain technical documentation for applications and system changes. Provide day-to-day support for business applications and interfaces. Troubleshoot application issues, identify root causes, and assist in implementing corrective actions. Monitor system performance and work with team members to resolve production incidents. Assist users with troubleshooting and system usage questions. Participate in after-hours support rotations as needed. Document and execute test cases before deploying changes. Perform unit, integration, and user acceptance testing support. Validate fixes and enhancements before production deployment. Follow change management and release management procedures. Develop and maintain operational and management reports using Power BI, SSRS, or other reporting tools. Support data quality initiatives across enterprise systems. Assist with data integrations, imports, exports, and validation processes. Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Collaborate closely with Application Managers, Technical Leads, and business stakeholders. Provide status updates and proactively communicate risks or blockers. Develop knowledge of Monument Chemical business processes, including manufacturing, logistics, customer service, procurement, finance, and regulatory compliance. Stay current on relevant technologies, development tools, and best practices. Participate in training and mentoring opportunities to expand technical and business knowledge. ~ Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills. Education Qualifications ~ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience. Experience Qualifications

• 0-3 years of software development or application support experience required.
• Internship, co-op, or professional experience supporting enterprise business systems preferred.
• Basic understanding of programming concepts and software development practices required.
• Experience with one or more programming languages such as C#, .NET, JavaScript, Python, or similar required.
• Basic knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts required.
• Familiarity with source control systems such as Git or Azure DevOps required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills required.
• Ability to learn new technologies and business processes quickly required.
• Exposure to SAP ERP systems preferred.
• Exposure to Salesforce administration or development preferred.
• Experience with Power BI, SSRS, or other reporting tools preferred.
• Experience with APIs, web services, or data integration platforms preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies preferred.
• Manufacturing or supply chain industry experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities Technical Curiosity and Learning Agility Problem Solving and Troubleshooting Attention to Detail Customer Service Orientation Collaboration and Teamwork Effective Communication Accountability and Ownership Continuous Improvement Mindset Consistently deliver quality development and support work with minimal defects. Resolve support issues efficiently and professionally. Build a strong understanding of Monument Chemical business processes. Contribute to SAP, Salesforce, Power BI, and Monument Plus improvements. Produce well-documented and maintainable solutions. Demonstrate continual growth in technical and business knowledge. Working Conditions/Physical Demands Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long periods of time, up to 12 hours per day. Sitting. Working from a seated position for up to 12 hours per day. Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms one to two times per day. Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow or slippery surfaces. Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine. Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force, exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force consistently to move objects forward, downward or outward. Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force consistently to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Lifting. Raising objects up to 25 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds consistently from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #MonumentChemical