ABOUT POET

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

CULTURE IS KING AT POET

We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Developer designs, develops, modifies, documents and delivers high‐quality programming that meets the specific needs of the business. Developers perform a variety of programming assignments requiring knowledge of established programming procedures and data processing requirements.

This is an on-site role located in Sioux Falls, SD. Responsibilities include:

• Work with other developers on projects/tasks that may involve multiple systems interactions and team collaboration to accomplish the desired needs. Projects vary and may be web applications, web APIs, integrations, reports, enterprise application customizations, etc.

• Work with internal teams to better understand technology needed to create business process efficiencies.

• Collaborate with the team to evaluate, analyze, and prioritize requirements and contribute to designing solution options.

• Contribute to designing and delivering quality software application solutions on time.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for specific application(s).

• Use independent thought, knowledge and judgment of the application to develop and write code to meet requirements for projects, often working in conjunction with more senior developers.

• Perform unit tests on code to validate functionality.

• Prepare necessary project documentation and deliver the documentation to the project manager and department manager.

• Provide development effort estimates for new projects to the business analysts.

• Coach and advise junior level software developers by providing knowledge, expertise, guidance and recommendations in activities such as documentation, coding standards and existing business processes.

• Work with other developers to define and implement the user experience for new and existing applications. More experienced developers will take a lead role.

• Make constructive suggestions for change and be a consistent advocate for user-centric design.

• Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, Degree in Computer Sciences, Engineering, or similar field.

• Strong technical understanding and working knowledge in:

  • Object-oriented programming.

  • .NET, C#, ASP.NET and Microsoft Visual Studio.

  • Relational database concepts and experience with writing.

  • SQL queries and objects.

  • Software development life cycle methodologies and Windows operating systems.

  • Software testing and quality assurance.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new programs.

• Knowledge in MVC, Blazor, .NET Core, Web APIs, and JavaScript a plus.

• Experience working with MS SQL Server a plus.

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently with a sense of urgency

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment

• A high level of personal integrity

• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to suggest solutions

• Strong customer service mindset with a value placed on relationships

• The ability to deliver results under tight deadlines

• Interpersonal skills – the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization

• The ability to embrace and promote change

• An innovative mindset

• The ability to think objectively

• Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position operates in an office environment, working at a personal computer where you may sit or stand. Most of our Sioux Falls office workspace consists of an open-concept design intended to promote open communication and collaboration.

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

At POET, we encourage internal development and growth by allowing team members to carve their own path to success. Leaders support team members with the necessary resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create the most value. We believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

BENEFITS

For eligible team members

• Comprehensive benefits package: Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution

• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses

• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions

• 401K with company match

• Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours available on day ONE!

• Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations

OTHER PERKS

For eligible team members

• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually

• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements

• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements

• Discounted home and auto insurance

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, abilities, merit, and other legitimate business factors, without regard to any legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, working conditions, promotion, and termination.