Business Applications Developer
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank

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JOB DESCRIPTION

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank provides financing, as well as a range of technology and other services, to a network of agricultural lenders in the United States and Puerto Rico. Located on Main Street in Columbia, S.C., AgFirst is committed to providing a comfortable, inclusive work environment. We believe in investing in our employees so they can help lead our $40 billion company into the future. If you are looking to fuel your professional development and gain exposure in the field of Information Technology apply today!

The Business Applications Developer - ACBS performs a variety of programming assignments by using AgFirst standard development tools and methodologies. Build and maintain systems that meet stringent quality attributes such as performance and reliability. Exhibit technical leadership by promoting development best practices, sustainable frameworks, high performance and scalable solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to:

• Actively lead or participate in analyzing functional requirements, identify inaccuracies and inconsistencies
• Have the ability to work independently to complete deliverables and assignments
• Ability to communicate clearly and work with Business Analysts and Operations team members to develop and clarify requirements. When required guide other developers for such analysis.
• Develop analysis diagrams such as use cases, flow diagrams etc. to document and communicate analysis results or issues to the project team
• Understand and use AgFirst design standards and guidelines for designing applications and software modules
• Help enhance these standards and guidelines
• Use Microsoft Development tools such as Visual Studio, VSTS, and SQL manager for software development
• Ensure application quality by implementing appropriate automation testing tools for unit testing, integration testing and regression testing
• Help maintain existing systems in production by analyzing performance and taking action to correct deficiencies based on consultation with manager and business owner
• Proactively devise methods to improve performance of applications
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being stored and processed
• Evaluate interrelationships between application components and ensure no unintended changes are introduced in to the system
• Participate and/or serve as a resource to technical solutions committees.
• Maintain technical currency by keeping skills up to date through training, conferences, reading and collaboration with others

Responsibilities:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 7+ years of experience in Application development
• 5+ years of experience in .NET and C#
• Proficient with Microsoft .NET architecture and development
• SQL expertise (both T-SQL and PL-SQL programming skills)
• Experience working with both Oracle and SQL Servers
• Experience creating/maintaining SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) packages
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to troubleshoot software application issues by making programming changes and modification to configuration
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Understanding or experience with financial applications preferred
• Intermediate to Expert knowledge of the ACBS data model is highly desired
• Experience working with Datamart and Business Objects is highly desired
• Experience with DevOps/Azure ADO and Agile is highly desired
• Responsibilities may require evening and weekend work in order to respond to support production software systems

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ABOUT US

Are you ready for a career with us that will impact more than you ever imagined? At AgFirst, you have an opportunity to make a difference for agriculture and rural communities while elevating your career. When you work here, you are part of a cooperative that provides financing, technical support and business services to banks in the national Farm Credit system. You can be part of the solution for those banks - our customers - as they make loans to more than 80,000 farmers, businesses and homeowners in rural America. At AgFirst, we value your skills and unique perspective. We think you'll like the impact you can make here and the benefits you will enjoy. AgFirst is dedicated to fostering an engaged workplace that makes every employee feel valued, appreciated and heard. We invest in our employees because they invest in us and work hard to make our bank successful. Among its range of benefits, AgFirst offers competitive pay, flexible work schedules, a corporate incentive plan and even free coffee and soft drinks in the break room. If you're ready to impact more than you ever thought possible, we're ready for you!

While we offer a variety of lending and credit jobs, we're more than just an agricultural lending company. We have many roles in areas such as information technology and information security, as well as support services. No matter your career path, find a way to impact more with AgFirst!

OUR BRAND AND CULTURE

We want to make a difference in people's lives - and that includes yours! We strive to create a workplace environment where all employees feel welcome and open to bringing their whole selves to work. We have a diverse, talented workforce that helps us bring a well-rounded perspective to the solutions we provide. At AgFirst, we aim to give our employees room to grow both personally and professionally. We hope you will find more than just a job here. We hope you will find a fulfilling career that allows you to use your abilities to impact more.

OUR BENEFITS AND REWARDS

AgFirst believes employee satisfaction is built around a career that combines personal and professional accomplishment with financial rewards that help you build toward the future. We believe that compensation is more than just a paycheck. At AgFirst, you'll find a total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive pay, with paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, as well as paid time off for volunteering.
• Corporate incentive plan with spot bonuses for top-notch work.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Generous 401(k) matching contributions, as well as additional employer contributions.
• Reimbursement for approved higher education pursuits.
• A wellness program for employees, which includes resources for a healthier lifestyle.
• A Leadership Academy for professional development.
• Other perks, such as employee discounts, annual on-site flu shots and even free periodic chair massages.

In addition, we are located in a modern office building in a revitalized business district on Main Street in Columbia, S.C., near multiple restaurants and shops. Our open floor plan features a variety of meeting areas, from cozy collaboration rooms to large meeting spaces - all equipped with state-of-the-art technology to meet your business needs.

Other benefits of our office building include:

• Free parking in an attached garage.
• An on-site restaurant.
• A newly renovated fitness center.
• On-site conveniences, such as dry cleaning and oil change services.

Regular building events, such as luncheons and ice cream socials

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