Junior Software Developer

Junior Software Developer

Total Wine & More is America's Wine Superstore and 3-time recipient of the Retailer of the Year' award. We are America's largest independent fine wine retailer with over a billion in annual sales.  Despite the current economic climate, our business remains positive. This affords us the ability to continue our store expansion plans and to provide advancement opportunities for our people.

Currently we are searching for a Junior Software Developer to join our Custom Software Solutions department in Potomac, MD. The primary functions of the Junior Software Developer role are to develop software applications based on functional requirements and technical specifications. This person will regularly create and document technical designs based on functional requirements as well as implement the design. Software developers work collaboratively with business analysts in order to understand functional requirements and translate those requirements into technical designs. Additionally, software developers work collaboratively with other developers to share coding best practices and ensure standardized techniques across the team. This is an excellent opportunity for an IT professional who desires to learn the latest business technologies while working with a small, innovative team.

We strive for excellence, which ensures our commitment to selection service and value for both our customers and employees. It is our people, more than anything else, that make Total Wine & More a great company. We employ more than 1,900 professionals in our 90+  stores and corporate office who have an instinctive drive and passion for our business.

Essential Functions

• Software development of Client Server, object-oriented applications, using primarily .NET and C#
• Planning and execution of unit tests of code components
• Database Programming (TSQL on MS SQL Server)
• Report building using Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services
• Development of solutions for a variety of complex problems
• Translation of functional requirements documents into technical design specifications
• Follow team's standards, patterns and processes
• Troubleshoot production issues, suggest and implement fixes
• Become familiar with Legacy applications with the intent of eventually owning maintenance and development

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of C# and .NET experience.
• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university in Computer Science, Technology or related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft technologies and platforms including: Client Server development using C#, ADO.NET, Visual Studio, SOAP, SOA, WCF and Web Services
• Proficiency with SQL Server 2005/2008 and database access technologies and techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server Report Services
• Strong Object Oriented concepts.
• Experience working within short development cycles using agile methods.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Flexible & easily adaptable to change.
• Strong desire to learn new technologies

Benefits:

Total Wine & More's benefits take care of the people who take care of our company. We know that our people are our greatest asset. To show our commitment, we offer the following competitive benefits to all Full time employees:

• Health & Dental insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with matching company contributions
• Generous paid-time off program
• Merchandise discount between 10-30%
• Flexible spending accounts for medical/dependent care expenses

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