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Our equipment is used to build the roads and infrastructure that connects us to each other and to the goods and services we use. We are an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for our customers. As our industry evolves, we are using new technology and data like never before.
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LOCATION: Remote
Compensation: Base salary for this role will be in the mid-80's to low 100's, with a 5% annual bonus opportunity and a full corporate benefit package.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Software & Data Solutions Developer II role is responsible for designing, coding, testing, and analyzing software programs and applications. This includes researching, designing, documenting, and modifying software and data solutions throughout the production lifecycle. The role also includes developing, supporting, and optimizing business intelligence, reporting, and analytics solutions to enable operational insight and business decision-making.
The Software & Data Solutions Developer II will analyze and correct software, data, and reporting issues in a timely and accurate fashion, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and provide technical status updates and reporting where required.
Deliverables & Responsibilities
- Test, evaluate, and maintain new and existing software programs and data-driven solutions.
- Identify areas for modification in existing software, reports, and data pipelines and develop needed improvements.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software applications, reports, dashboards, and data solutions.
- Develop and maintain user manuals, technical documentation, and reporting guidelines.
- Analyze statistics, datasets, and system outputs to develop accurate reports and insights.
- Assist other developers, analysts, and designers in conceptualizing and developing new software programs, applications, and reporting solutions.
- Plan and execute phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC) for a variety of projects, including software, data, and analytics initiatives.
- Assist in the preparation and documentation of software requirements, technical specifications, data models, and reporting logic.
- Recommend, schedule, and perform software, reporting, and data improvements and upgrades.
- Consistently write, translate, and maintain clean, efficient, and well-documented code, SQL queries, database objects, and reporting solutions according to specifications.
- Develop, implement, and optimize database tables, views, stored procedures, functions, and queries to support applications and analytics needs.
- Develop, implement, and optimize business intelligence reports, dashboards, and visualizations (including Power BI-based solutions where applicable).
- Perform analysis, validation, and troubleshooting of software, data, and reporting solutions, including investigation of data quality, logic, or performance issues.
- Run and monitor software and query performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging.
- Administer critical analysis of test results and deliver solutions to identified problem areas.
- Generate statistics and prepare reports for management and stakeholders on system performance, development progress, and analytical findings.
- Support production software, data pipelines, and reporting environments to ensure reliability and accuracy.
- Install and support software products and reporting solutions for end users as required.
- Liaise with network administrators, systems analysts, database administrators, and engineers to resolve issues with software products, data platforms, or reporting systems.
- Engage with third-party vendors as needed to support software, data, or business intelligence development initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:
- College diploma or university degree in computer science, software engineering, data, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- 2+ years of experience in software development.
- Working technical knowledge of programming technologies including Linux OS, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL/MySQL, and modern frameworks (e.g., vue.js).
- Experience working with relational databases, SQL development, and data modeling concepts.
- Exposure to business intelligence, reporting, or analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, BI Publisher, or similar platforms).
- Hands-on troubleshooting experience across software, data, and reporting solutions.
- Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to conduct research into software- and data-related issues and products.
- Highly logical, technically proficient, and detail-oriented.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Supervisor and Leadership Expectations
Our Culture and Values
Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.
- Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
- Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
- Respect for all individuals
- Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
- Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success
Travel Requirements: Minimal travel required
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.
