Sr. Solution Developer

Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation•Wayne, PA

13d

About The Position

LMC is a leading buying group for independent building materials and lumber dealers. The Technology team collaborates with LMC business teams to create solutions that enhance efficiency, automation, and data visibility. This role aims to equip LMC staff with tools for better decision-making and increased focus on customer needs, thereby adding value to the membership. As LMC modernizes its technology, the team is utilizing Microsoft technologies, low-code platforms, and AI-assisted software development to quickly deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable business applications. LMC is looking for an AI-enabled Application Developer who excels in a collaborative, fast-paced setting and enjoys bringing ideas from conception to production. This position is ideal for a versatile developer comfortable with both modern and legacy technologies, and who embraces emerging AI-assisted development practices. The candidate should be adept at discussing requirements with Business Analysts, designing solution architectures, writing SQL, developing Power Apps, creating .NET applications, using AI tools to speed up delivery, and supporting solutions in production. Key attributes include curiosity, pragmatism, adaptability, and enthusiasm for the future of AI-assisted software development.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Technology, Computer Science, or other related field or equivalent experience required.
3+ years of professional software development experience.
Experience working directly with Business Analysts and business stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise.
Experience delivering solutions throughout the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Experience working within a small, collaborative IT organization where flexibility and ownership are expected.
Strong experience with C#, .NET Framework and/or .NET, VB.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, Visual Studio and/or Visual Studio Code, Git source control, and REST APIs.
Demonstrated experience with AI development tools, including GitHub Copilot, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and similar tools with ability to evaluate emerging AI capabilities.
Ability to effectively use AI throughout the software development process while applying sound engineering judgment and validation of AI-generated outputs.
Working knowledge of Python, JavaScript, and Power Platform technologies.
Experience with one or more of: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse, Dynamics 365, SharePoint, and Azure services.
Experience with ERP, finance, purchasing, rebate, distribution, or supply-chain systems.
Familiarity with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to balance multiple priorities.
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
Strong customer-service mindset.
Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

Partner with Business Analysts and stakeholders to clarify business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Create technical specifications, solution designs, data models, and workflow diagrams.
Participate in solution architecture discussions focused on scalability, maintainability, security, and long-term supportability.
Estimate development effort and identify technical risks early in the process.
Quickly transform business concepts into working prototypes to validate requirements and accelerate feedback.
Apply specification-driven development practices to move efficiently from concept through deployment.
Validate AI-generated outputs with sound engineering judgment, secure coding practices, and appropriate testing.
Design and support solutions using coding languages like C#, Python, JavaScript, etc., that integrate with applications within the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dynamics 365, and SharePoint).
Maintain, modernize, and extend existing legacy applications, including legacy VB and VB.NET solutions.
Build integrations between internal and external systems using REST APIs.
Support reporting and analytics initiatives using MSSQL Server, Power BI, and SSRS.
Produce clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Develop automated testing as a standard part of the development lifecycle.
Create unit, integration, regression, and deployment validation tests.
Participate in code reviews and technical design reviews.
Support CI/CD and deployment activities.
Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for production applications.
Create and maintain technical documentation.