Web Applications Developer jobs in Evanston, IL

Location:          Vernon Hills, IL     

Department:     IT 

Reports To:     Director of Commercial Products and Platforms

Direct Reports/Manages others:    No

Hybrid Schedule:  Our hybrid work environment includes two (2) remote days/week.

Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.

JOB PURPOSE:

Our Web Developer works with the Web Development Platform Lead, Consumer Product Manager, Customer Product Lead, R&D Product Lead and various stakeholders to develop modern solutions in an agile environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to all aspects of the agile development life cycle including design, development, documentation, testing and operations 
• Help shape the definition, vision, design, road map and development of product features from beginning to end.
• Design, implement, test, deploy and maintain innovative software solutions
• Review and interpret shifting business report requirements
• Conduct technical research with recommendations for action into IT related topics: methodologies, software, operations, etc.
• Develops software and system support documentation and procedures according to Rust-Oleum standards, and Sarbane-Oxley legal requirements
• Modifies existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance. Coordinates installation of software system. 
• Consults with engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software, develop specifications and performance requirements and resolve customer problems. 
• Report with customers or other departments on project status, proposals and technical issues such as software system design and maintenance. 
• Prepares reports and correspondence concerning project specifications, activities and status. Documentation of full process and code at each stage 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related 
• 4-5 years of non-internship software experience
• Extensive programming experience in C#, SQL, CSS, React, TypeScript and NextJS
• 2 years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems.
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
• Able to use professional concepts and apply company policies/procedures to work where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Able to exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Good time-management skills and great interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in an agile environment.

From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates!  After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and much more. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.  Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and two floating holiday per year.  You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class