Software Development Engineer

The Software Development Engineer will develop and maintain Improv VB.NET applications and internal tools, with on-site training and potential hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Improv's structural design, building modeling, and detailing modules.
• Create and sustain standalone programs for structural analysis and design of entire buildings and individual components.
• Build and maintain internal productivity tools for generating manufacturing shop orders and production instructions.
• Design and maintain user interfaces, databases, and reports.
• Test software to ensure it meets specifications and requirements.
• Provide user support and training to staff and stakeholders.
• Gather information from users regarding software requirements and translate them into solutions.
• Collaborate with the software development, production engineering, and drafting teams.
• Recommend improvements by adopting new technologies and methods to enhance existing systems.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of structural engineering experience, preferably in the wood construction industry.
• Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering, software development, or a related field; or equivalent technical experience.
• Minimum 3 years of user interface development experience.
• More than 3 years of application development experience using Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 or newer.
• Strong knowledge of VB.NET and Microsoft Windows desktop applications.
• Working knowledge of object oriented programming and design including extensive use of objects and inheritance.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2016 or newer and Transact-SQL.
• Strong mathematical skills used for a detailed virtual building model, including spatial relationships, geometry, trigonometry, and critical thinking.
• Demonstrated ownership and accountability for technical projects.
• Interest in hands-on, end-to-end development in a dynamic, agile environment.

Technologies

• VB.NET
• Microsoft Windows desktop applications
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 or newer
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Transact-SQL
• C#
• .NET
• GitHub
• GitHub Actions
• NUnit
• AutoCAD
• VectorDraw
• Azure Cloud services
• Azure Blob Storage
• Azure Key Vault
• Azure SQL
• Epicor ERP

Location

• Lester Prairie, MN (hybrid)

Compensation

• Annual salary: USD 80,000 - 110,000

Benefits

• Full Benefits
• 401k match
• Profit sharing
• Informal dress code
• Flexible work schedule
• Small, family oriented company atmosphere
• Discount on building materials
• Fun company events
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Company paid short- and long-term disability
• Basic life insurance
• Education reimbursement