Senior Application Developer

The Sr. Application Developer is responsible for crafting and owning valuable solutions to business problems. This role will create innovative software, adhere to best practices, and ensure the sustainability of enterprise-level applications. 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 Rogers (AR). 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 and enhancement of new or existing software applications, aligning with company goals and enterprise architecture.
• Actively participate in maintaining Harvest’s architectural standards by providing input on system design and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Demonstrate the principle of leaving code better than you found it, focusing on maintainability and clarity for team members.
• Write high-quality, testable code following modern design patterns and principles.
• Collaborate within Agile/Scrum frameworks, participating in sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives to ensure team alignment and delivery.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members as needed, assisting with problem-solving and sharing best practices.
• Engage in code reviews, offering constructive feedback to peers and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex software issues, applying analytical skills to identify and implement effective solutions.

• 5+ years of experience in software development with a focus on solving business problems.
• Significant experience in developing applications using C# or related languages.
• Significant experience JavaScript, ReactJS, HTML, and CSS or related web technologies.
• Strong knowledge of design principles, including data structures, and software patterns.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and the ability to work within Agile methodologies.
• DevOps experience (including source control, deployment techniques, unit testing)

Preferred

• Exposure to Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
• Understanding of cloud-based architectures, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies, such as Docker.
• Strong knowledge of ORM frameworks like Entity Framework for database operations.
• Previous experience participating in or supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated testing processes
• Experience designing and shipping AI-enabled features that integrate LLM APIs (e.g. OpenAI and Anthropic) and reference both structured and unstructured data

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)