Solutions Developer

Padnos • Grandville, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

PADNOS is a full-service recycling company handling paper, plastic, metals and electronic recycling. We tailor recycling programs for consumer and industrial clients throughout the United States. PADNOS was founded over a century ago and continues to transform the recycling industry. The company has thrived as a family business through four generations and has grown to be a market leader and best in class innovator.  Position Summary We are seeking a hands-on Solutions Developer to build and support applications that drive real business operations and automation across the organization. Our IT team builds the software that runs the business. What you build gets used and what you ship matters. In this role, you will work across the full stack to modernize legacy systems, develop internal tools, and create scalable solutions that connect data, teams, and processes. Our development team owns a real portfolio: middleware that ties systems together, custom APIs powering inspection and automation, an Android inspection app used in the field, and .NET Blazor web applications for internal operations. You will join a small, technical IT team that includes developers, a data engineer, reporting developer, and system analysts. You report to a technical manager who writes code and reviews PRs. Your primary partner is our senior developer, who built much of the modern application stack. This is an hybrid role based in Grandville, Michigan. Must reside within commuting distance of Grandville, Michigan. We do not relocate, sponsor visas, or consider remote applicants. Schedule On-site: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Remote: Wednesday and Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Requirements

• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, with the ability to apply them in real-world scenarios, not just recite them
• Proven ability to read, analyze, and navigate unfamiliar codebases, quickly gaining context and making meaningful improvements
• Demonstrated ability to independently break down problems and deliver functional, high-quality software solutions
• Experience identifying patterns and opportunities for code optimization, abstraction, and reuse
• Naturally curious with a willingness to explore new technologies and tools beyond your core skillset
• Receptive to feedback, with the ability to apply learnings broadly to improve overall code quality and development practices
• Proficiency in C# and SQL, with a strong foundation in application development and database design
• Experience or familiarity with modern development tools and environments such as .NET (Framework or Core), Git-based version control (e.g., GitHub), and web application development
• No visa sponsorship available for this position

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to technologies such as Blazor, Windows Server, or IIS is a plus, but not required
• You don’t need experience with all of these. You need to be comfortable with C# and SQL, and willing to learn the rest

Responsibilities

• Migrate legacy business applications to modern, maintainable platforms
• Build internal tools and automations that make people’s jobs easier
• Write and ship C#/.NET applications that support real business operations
• Work across the full stack: backend logic, database, and web UI
• Read and reason about code you didn’t write, then make it better
• Build the applications, APIs, and interfaces that connect AI and automation pipelines to the business
• Own work end-to-end and ship it, this is not a maintenance role

Benefits

• Competitive Wage
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 100% Tuition reimbursement for Team Members
• 75% Tuition Reimbursement for dependents
• First Time Home Buying Assistance
• 401K Match and Profit Sharing
• Performance Driven Bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees