SOFTWARE DEVELOPER I

• Responsible for building and maintaining business relationships, which includes working with all levels and organizations of the Company to respond and resolve user requests and issues in a timely manner.

• Communicate clearly and timely with internal users on timelines, progress and solutions in action regarding their requests and issues.

• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and interactive nature of this position.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain software applications and database objects under guidance from senior staff.
• Participate in requirements gathering with users; document requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Write clear, maintainable code following team standards; perform unit testing and assist with integration testing.
• Assist with troubleshooting, debugging, and resolution of application issues; escalate appropriately.
• Support deployments and changes using established DevOps processes (version control, build/release, and change management).
• Communicate status, progress, and blockers to the team; provide timely updates on assigned work.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending training, reviewing technical publications, and participating in team learning activities.
• Complete assignments and tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Ensures lessons learned applied to future efforts.
• Leverages knowledge of Software Engineer II and III in regards to systems support methodology, skills, and tools.

Working knowledge of one or more programming languages and frameworks (e.g., C#, .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript) and SQL fundamentals.

• Understanding of software development lifecycle concepts (requirements, design, coding, testing, deployment, support).
• Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git) and basic CI/CD concepts.
• Ability to troubleshoot with guidance; basic debugging and code review participation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication and listening skills.
• Self-motivation and ability to complete assigned tasks with moderate supervision.
• Knowledge of computer hardware, software, and networking technology.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively in a constantly changing and time sensitive environment while prioritizing multiple tasks in parallel.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and written.
• Ability to work well with others.

• Ability to take initiative to develop new strategies and outside-the-box ideas.

• Ability to work independently or collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to efficiently utilize Microsoft Office, * Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Zero (0) to Two (2) years of professional software development experience preferred (internships/co-ops considered).

Base Compensation Range: $63,736 - $99,691 annually

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary base on company performance.

Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school
• In-house training program

Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.