Application Developer II

The Application Developer II is responsible for delivering well-crafted software solutions that create measurable value for the business. The Developer II is expected to contribute meaningfully to team projects, grow their technical skills and domain knowledge, and consistently produce quality code that meets team standards. This role works within the development team to build and maintain enterprise-level applications, participating in architectural discussions and code reviews while developing the judgment and expertise needed to take on greater technical responsibility over time. Our approach to servicing our employees is grounded in our values. To deliver excellence for our Harvest Group employees, we do require that this role is based in Cincinnati (OH). If you are applying but do not currently reside in this market, please note that relocation will not be covered by Harvest Group. Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of new and existing software applications to support company goals.
• Participate in architectural discussions and technical design reviews, learning from senior team members while offering input.
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code following team standards and modern design principles.
• Participate in code reviews and pair programming, supporting teammates and learning from senior developers.
• Actively engage in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Work with business stakeholders and senior developers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Demonstrate solid troubleshooting and debugging skills, escalating complex issues when appropriate.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure development work aligns with business priorities.
• Follow best practices in version control, release cycle management, and documentation.
• Suggest improvements to development processes and tools as you identify opportunities.
• Represent the development team with professionalism and clear communication in end-user interactions.
• Grow your understanding of the retail marketplace and how technology solutions support Harvest Group's clients and internal operations.

• 3+ years of professional experience designing and implementing software to solve business problems.
• Proficiency in C#, JavaScript, ReactJS, HTML, and CSS.
• Working knowledge of data structures and familiarity with common software design patterns.
• Demonstrated experience with Agile/Scrum development.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Track record of delivering projects on time and in full.

Preferred

• Experience with RESTful service architecture and web application patterns.
• Experience with cloud-based architectures, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Proficiency with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized application concepts.
• Experience with Entity Framework, serverless functions, and microservices.
• Test/Behavior Driven Development experience.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar.

Harvest Group is an integrated commerce agency that helps high-growth consumer brands win in today's complex retail landscape. Since 2006, we've partnered with some of the world's most recognized brands to navigate the intersection of in-store and digital commerce, retail media, and social platforms across leading retailers including Walmart, Sam's Club, Target, Amazon, Costco, and Kroger. What sets Harvest Group apart is our connected approach. By aligning strategy, execution, and insights across every stage of the retail journey-and powering that work through our proprietary technology platform-we help brands create sustainable growth in an increasingly dynamic marketplace. But our success starts with our people. At Harvest Group, our culture and values shape how we work, serve our clients, and support one another. We believe in building meaningful relationships, pursuing excellence with humility, and creating an environment where talented individuals can do their best work while continuing to grow professionally and personally. Our commitment to our people has earned recognition as one of the nation's best workplaces, including: * Inc. Best Places to Work (2025, 2026) * Great Place to Work Certified (2024) * Fortune Best Workplaces for Women (2024) * Fortune Best Medium Workplaces (2024) * Fortune Best Consulting & Professional Services Workplaces (2024) * Business Intelligence Group Best Places to Work (2023)