Programmer Analyst I

Foster Farms has been a family-owned and operated company for four generations. Since our founding days back in 1939, we have always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. The hope is that our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our people will shine through in everything we do.

We are always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization, but operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage employees to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Pay Range: $44.20 to $52.00 per hour.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:                                                                                     

The Programmer Analyst 1 role is to develop, test, analyze, and maintain new and existing software applications and packaged software based on business requirements. The Programmer Analyst 1 will also document and modify software specifications throughout the production software lifecycle.  The Programmer Analyst 1 should possess thorough knowledge of at least 1 major function.  Competencies include hands on experience writing programs in at least 1 programming language, developing moderately complex software programs, performing moderately complex packaged software configuration and handling assignments with little direction. The Programmer Analyst 1 provides, with direction, resolution to moderately complex technical software issues. This includes analytical, evaluation, programming and configuration skills including the ability to design, program and configure moderately complex software solutions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• With direction, complete low to moderately complexity programming, configuration and troubleshooting assignments related to Assigned Areas systems.  Develop program specifications that will be converted into application software or packaged software configuration that is well documented, maintainable and satisfies defined business needs).
• Provide support to existing user community regarding all aspects of Assigned Areas systems.
• Develop systems technical, training, testing, functional, and design documentation.  Develop system maintenance Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and perform associated maintenance activities.
• Create, modify, implement, and/or execute unit and integration test plans, which adequately exercise the performance of the assigned software function(s).

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Additional duties as assigned by manager.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, software engineering, or engineering required.
• At least 2+ years total information technology experience. 
• Experience in software design, development, configuration, and programming including basic experience using one or more of SAP ABAP, SAP MII, MS SQL, C, C++, C++.Net, Pro*C, Visual Basic (VB), VB.NET, Java, PL/SQL, Socket Programming, Shell Scripts or Perl.
• Must be highly goal and results oriented.
• Must be highly self-motivated and driven - must be capable and willing to learn complex systems.
• Basic experience with software/solution development.
• Must possess excellent critical thinking skills and be capable of identifying creative solutions to process/system issues.
• Must be capable of working to a structured work plan with aggressive milestones and have strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and critical thinking ability.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experienced with developing SAP modifications and with integration to SAP ECC.
• 1-3 years of IT experience working in a manufacturing organization for a $1+ billion organization
• Consumer products industry experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to move up within the organization.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new TEAM Members.