Software Engineer

The Senior Software Engineer develops, creates, and modifies general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. They analyze user needs and develop software solutions. They will design software or customize software to optimize operational efficiency and provide technical leadership for projects. In addition to core software development, this role serves as a key innovator by integrating AI-assisted engineering workflows, Agentic AI, and conversational interfaces into our technical architecture and day-to-day operations.

What you will do:

• Develops programs or scripts according to specification and established coding standards.
• Designs and implements conversational and agentic solutions. Drive the adoption of advanced AI-assisted development tools, skills, CLIs, and MCP servers across the dev team.
• Analyzes, reviews and tests for accuracy and optimal implementation of developed solutions.
• Analyzes current business systems, determines scope and estimates for tasks related to issues to be resolved.
• Performs integrated testing of systems for accuracy, reliability and optimal performance.
• Constructs various software components and validates completeness and quality.
• May coordinate development efforts, and coordinate and assist with code reviews.
• Establishes and enforces coding standards for programs or scripts.
• Mentors Associate or Intermediate software engineers.
• Analyzes and resolves program/script or system failures.
• Facilitates formal code reviews for programs/scripts.
• Performs software system maintenance, support and requirement analysis.
• Assists in designing GUI and software components.
• May participate in on-call support rotation.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

When you will work:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

• Bachelor Degree Computer Science, Information Technology or related field preferred.
• Five or more years of related software development experience required.
• Proficient in one or more program languages, operating systems and databases.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills as well as good organizational and problem-solving capabilities.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize and be able to work independently or within a team environment.
• Ability to develop solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation, and ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives., Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Analysis, Business Solutions, Code Reviews, Coding Standards, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Software, Customer/Client Research, Establish Priorities, Food Services, Food and Beverage Industry, Graphical User Interface (GUI) Design, Graphical User Interface Software, Information Technology & Information Systems, MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional, Mentoring, Multitasking, On Call, Operating Systems, Organizational Skills, Precision Testing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Programming Languages, Programming Tools, Requirements Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Administration, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Validation, System Integration (SI), Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Technical Leadership, Testing, Writing Skills

Since our 1897 founding, Gordon Food Service has grown to become the largest family-managed broadline foodservice distribution company in North America. While we’ve been growing pretty much continuously over these 120+ years, we’ve remained consistent at the core of what and who we are: passionately committed to customers and employees. Being part of Gordon Food Service means being part of something important, something bigger than oneself. Join us.

Company Size: 2,500 to 4,999 employees