Software Engineer - Application Developer

Foundation Building Materials

2d•$38 - $45

About The Position

The Applications Developer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting software applications and integrations that enable business operations and improve organizational efficiency. This role works closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams to build scalable and reliable solutions that support FBM’s enterprise systems and strategic initiatives. The Applications Developer will analyze business requirements, develop technical solutions, and maintain application functionality while ensuring system reliability, security, and performance. This position plays an important role in advancing the Company’s technology capabilities through application development, integration, and continuous improvement of existing systems.

Requirements

Strong programming and software development skills with experience building enterprise applications
Solid understanding of application architecture, system integrations, and data management concepts
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience with version control systems, development frameworks, and software lifecycle management
Working knowledge of application security, data protection, and system reliability principles
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in software development, application development, or related IT roles
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field
Experience developing business applications, system integrations, or enterprise solutions
Experience working with databases, APIs, and enterprise application environments
Experience supporting application lifecycle management including development, testing, deployment, and maintenance

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy custom applications, enhancements, and integrations that support business operations
Maintain and support existing applications, including troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving technical issues
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional and technical specifications
Develop and maintain APIs, integrations, and data exchange processes between enterprise systems
Ensure applications are developed following coding standards, security best practices, and architectural guidelines
Maintain application documentation, including system architecture, development standards, and operational procedures
Identify opportunities to improve system functionality, efficiency, and scalability through application enhancements
Participate in system upgrades, patches, and implementation of new application functionality
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and automate business processes
Assist with performance monitoring and tuning to ensure applications operate efficiently and reliably
Support evaluation and adoption of new technologies, frameworks, and development tools
Develop and execute test plans to ensure applications meet functional and technical requirements
Support quality assurance activities, including system integration testing and user acceptance testing
Assist in managing deployment processes and version control for application releases
Document release notes, configuration updates, and implementation procedures
Partner with IT teams, business departments, and external vendors to support application-related initiatives
Provide technical expertise and guidance during project planning and system implementation
Assist business users with application support, troubleshooting, and technical guidance
Participate in cross-functional meetings to support IT and enterprise technology initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned to support IT operations and corporate technology objectives