Sr. Software Developer

Toyo Tires•White, GA

18h•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. is hiring a Sr. Software Developer to support its manufacturing plant in White, Georgia. The role develops and delivers complex software solutions and maintains, upgrades, and optimizes custom manufacturing applications, predominantly written in Visual Basic. The developer will maintain, debug, and enhance more than 200 custom-built applications that comprise the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and interface with PLCs and engineering systems. The position also contributes to improvements in existing software systems and modernization of the software stack, requiring practical Visual Basic experience, familiarity with more advanced programming languages, and effective communication with technical teams and business units. The role works with Manufacturing Automation Systems, PLCs, and engineering platforms such as Hirata and iFIX to support scheduling and production operations. It partners with IT business analysts, manufacturing analysts, and other team members to understand business needs and deliver solutions, while following IT processes, change-management standards, and documentation procedures. The position is hybrid, with a minimum of three days per week onsite in White, Georgia. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required. Extensive professional experience, typically five or more years in software/application development or a closely related field, may be considered instead of a formal degree. Preference is given to candidates with manufacturing-environment experience. The salary range is $100,000–$120,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or extensive professional experience—typically 5+ years—in software/application development or a closely related field as an alternative.
Proven expertise in Visual Basic, with practical experience developing and supporting applications.
Familiarity with other programming languages and technologies for migrating legacy systems to modern platforms.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to work directly with business units, understand requirements, and translate them into software solutions.
Demonstrated ability to complete complex projects, work as part of a team, and lead initiatives in a collaborative environment.
Willingness to work within established processes and contribute to the IT team's success.
Ability to work hybrid, with a minimum of three days per week onsite in White, Georgia.

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with manufacturing equipment and understanding associated technological requirements.
Experience with manufacturing execution systems.
Experience with PLC communications.
Experience in manufacturing environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance existing manufacturing applications, ensuring reliability, performance, and alignment with business needs.
Oversee integration of Manufacturing Automation Systems (MAS) with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and engineering platforms such as Hirata and iFIX.
Lead the transition from Visual Basic to more advanced programming languages to modernize the software stack and eliminate outdated methodologies.
Implement change-management procedures and standards to maintain system reliability and meet audit requirements.
Partner with IT business analysts, manufacturing analysts, and other team members to understand business needs and deliver effective solutions.
Adhere to and promote existing IT processes and procedures.
Develop and follow standardized procedures and comprehensive documentation.
Participate in assessing and planning the migration of legacy Visual Basic applications to more advanced programming platforms.
Structure and coordinate offshore development.
Perform other duties as assigned.