Completes software development assignments including coding, testing, debugging, and installing programs according to written specifications, and department policies, procedures, and standards. Assist with design of enhancements to existing systems. Mentors with and provides assistance to the Software Developer/Architect. Under direction of Senior Software Developer/Architect, designs applications, using full stack, from start to finish; and supports internal applications across the company. All MDU Resources employees are responsible for placing safety as a #1 priority in their day-to-day work routine for themselves and others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSSoftware Developer I: ($63,860 - $79,830)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or a related field or equivalent experience; and
- Two years of professional experience that includes relevant development tools and business analysis review in areas of system design and application development.
Software Developer II: ($73,460 - $91,830)
- In addition to four-year degree or equivalent experience noted above, four years of Information Technology experience with proven record of increasing work responsibility, effective analysis and project management.
Software Developer, Sr: ($84,460 - $105,570)
- In addition to four-year degree or equivalent experience noted above, six years of Information Technology experience with proven record of increasing work responsibility, effective analysis and project management.
- Requires leadership, independent judgement, and creative thinking.
Key Skills- Excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in one or more business applications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Able to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience in software design and development in a business environment.
- Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality of all company information.
- Highly proficient in Java and related frameworks such as Hibernate, Spring, SpringBoot.
- Proficient architecting and implementing RESTful web service solutions.
- Proficient with Message Queues.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS - Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
- This position is located in Bismarck, ND or Boise, ID but may consider a remote work location in the United States where MDU Resources is authorized to do business.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
- May be required to maintain a valid driver's license.
- Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES- Works independently with clients and consultants on traditional maintenance and enhancement tasks and/or as part of a team of developers on major projects.
- Reviews, analyzes, evaluates, and documents requested modifications to existing and new business processes and system applications. Assists senior staff members or project leads in the study of feasibility and cost effectiveness of proposed enhancements.
- Provides production support to address application errors encountered during processing. Such support may require on-call duties extending beyond normal business hours. On-call duties are shared with other team members on a rotating basis as determined by the manager.
- Participates in software development activities as well as guides activities of other staff members; develops test plans, test data and documentation. Performs required testing to ensure the system functions in accordance with the business requirements established by the user.
- Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.
Application Deadline: September 13, 2026To view our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, click here. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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