Application Software Developer

The Application Software Developer will be responsible for designing and developing innovative software solutions that meet our clients’ and business needs and expectations. The Application Software Developer will be responsible for analyzing user requirements, designing and coding software programs or systems, testing and debugging software solutions, and documenting work. This position will assist in code reviews and participate in providing input for technology standards, best practices, and software development lifecycle processes. The Application Software Developer will work with software development teams (including resources both onshore and offshore) through the software development process. This position will be reporting directly to the Senior Software Development Manager., * Deep technical expert and thought leader that helps identify and accelerate adoption of leading engineering practices, while staying up on industry innovations, trends, and practices

• Participate in proof-of-concepts with Software Development leadership for emerging technologies that should be integrated and/or introduced to ensure IT has the capabilities needed to respond to future business requirements
• Ensure adherence to best practices regarding technology standards, change management, release management, application lifecycles, and enterprise architecture
• Analyze software specifications and system requirements to design scalable and functional applications and solutions
• Develop software programs or systems using various programming languages and technologies, including microservices/serverless patterns and technical influence on architecture
• Take ownership of the deployment pipeline, ensuring that every code commit is automatically tested, scanned for security vulnerabilities, and deployed via modern CI/CD tools
• Document software programs in code and with diagrams, charts, mark down, and other documentation formats and/or systems
• Collaborate with other software engineers, project managers, product owners, QA engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure quality and timely delivery
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from planning to deployment to support
• Learn about industry developments to stay on top of the latest advancements, The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Additional duties outside of normal responsibilities may be required from time to time as assigned.

Working Remotely SCS Global Services is recruiting all open roles to be remote; allowing our employees the ability to work flexibly and allowing SCS Global Services as a company to diversify the experience and perspectives of our growing workforce. This is a home-office based role and may include travel with local, domestic, and/or international trips. Details will be clarified during the recruitment process. At this time, SCS Global Services is recruiting all open roles to be remote; allowing our employees the ability to work flexibly and allowing SCS Global Services as a company to diversify the experience and perspectives of our growing workforce. This role will be based out of your home office.

Software Development, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Business Practices, Agriculture, Process Improvement, Best Practices, Debugging Tools, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Documentation, * Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience and

• Familiarity with modern application architectures and coding, to include backend and frontend development (e.g., Python, Node.js, jQuery, Angular, React, Flask, etc.) and
• Experience with SQL, NoSQL, and other database types and
• Experience with web services and APIs (RESTful, SOAP, etc.) and
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, etc.) and
• Experience with both AI-powered development tools for code acceleration, quality, and automated testing and building AI-integrated capabilities and
• Experience with lean and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Strong organization, prioritization, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Initiative, innovative, good judgment, and ability to work independently under pressure in a changing environment
• Ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner when solutions are not clear, risk is variable, and information ambiguous

SCS Global Services is a pioneer and leader in the field of sustainability standards and third-party certification, working across the economy in the natural resources, built environment, food and agriculture, consumer products, and climate sectors for over 40 years. As a Benefit Corporation, we are committed to socially and environmentally responsible business practices, and through the application of sound science, we are driving positive change., SCS Global Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. SCS Global Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.