IT Sr. Developer

ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS:

At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.

Build Innovative Solutions: Join Us as an IT Senior Developer!

Are you an experienced developer looking for an opportunity to make an impact? As an IT Senior Developer at Festival Foods, you’ll design and implement data integrations, applications, APIs, and robust reporting solutions that power our business operations.  You’ll deliver efficient, innovative, and scalable technology solutions that enhance efficiency and innovation across our business, and meet our business and guest needs. With your expertise and leadership, you’ll help drive our technology forward while supporting and mentoring developers on the team.

Who You’ll Work With:

• Festival Foods is Wisconsin-based; with the history of a +70-year strong company that is still growing – we opened our 42nd store last year, and have over 8,000 teammates on our team.  
• Our IT function is experiencing growth.  You’ll be on our development team, reporting to our IT Development Manager, and be part of a team that includes IT Developer(s) and IT Sr. Developer(s).
• You’ll collaborate with our PMO (Project Manager and Business Analysts), Infrastructure, and business teams.

What You’ll Do:

Here’s what a typical day might look like:

• Develop & Enhance Solutions: Build and maintain ETL data integrations with Azure Data Factory, create advanced SQL queries and stored procedures in Microsoft SQL Server, and design and maintain high-performance applications using C#, .NET Core, and JavaScript.

• Collaborate & Lead: Work with team members to design technical specifications, lead complex projects, and implement high-quality solutions tailored to business needs.  Work closely with business users to understand project requirements, develop timelines, create test plans, debug, and ensure a smooth implementation.

• Support & Optimize: Troubleshoot issues, manage production environments, and proactively identify trends to ensure system reliability and performance.

• Uphold Standards: Follow established project management, security, confidentiality, and development processes while contributing ideas to improve efficiency and quality. Contribute to coding and testing best practices in SSRS Production and Test environments, ensuring every solution meets rigorous quality benchmarks.

• Secure & Protect: Safeguard sensitive data and collaborate on strategies to strengthen system security.
• Honor Commitments: Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.
• Support the Team: Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

In this Sr. IT Developer role at Festival Foods, we’re looking for someone with strong technical and leadership skills, and a collaborative mindset. To excel in this role, you should have:

• Education: A degree in Computer Science, Programming, MIS, or a related field.
• Experience:
• 5+ years of experience with programming languages like C#, .NET Core, PHP, and JavaScript.
• Proficiency in Microsoft T-SQL and ETL tools such as Azure Data Factory.
• Familiarity with Agile development and ITIL principles (a plus!).
• Proactive Approach: A collaborative approach, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage both individual and team projects.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Sitting or standing at a computer 75% of the time
• Bending, stretching, and occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs. is required
• Professional presence and proper phone etiquette is required
• Some occasional driving is required

Advance Your Career with Us:

Are you an experienced Senior Software Engineer, Senior Software Developer, Senior .NET Developer, or Senior Web Developer seeking your next challenge? Lead innovative projects, mentor a talented team, and drive impactful solutions in a collaborative environment. If you're ready to elevate your career and make a lasting impact with your expertise, we want to hear from you!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Festival Foods, we value innovation, collaboration, and growth. When you join our team, you’ll:

• Make a Difference:




• Work on impactful projects that make a difference in business operations.


• Collaborate with a talented team that values your input and expertise.


• Enjoy opportunities to refine your skills while mentoring others.




• Comprehensive total rewards that include:




• Associate Discount: Enjoy an industry-leading 15% discount on grocery purchases for you and your immediate household.


• Support: Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.


• Save for your future: Offering both a 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan, we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement by offering two retirement savings plans. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals. Our ESOP is a retirement plan above and beyond a 401(k) plan that gives associates “free” ownership in the company and an opportunity to share in Festival’s growth and success. Associates are given shares based on their years of service and earnings.


• Work-life integration: 15 days of PTO upon hire for full-time roles, plus 6 paid company holidays.


• Options: 3 medical plans, 2 dental plan offerings; providing full-time associates more options to select what works for you.