IT Software Application Developer

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an IT Software Application Developer to join the Lighting Sector Finelite Team in Union City, CA. The IT Software Application Developer will solve complex technical and business problems and support/develop in-house applications under the supervision of the Manager of IT Application Development. This role will conduct information systems analysis, development, and routine maintenance to keep systems functioning optimally and current with changing technologies.

This position also ensures resulting designs are documented and supportable by the team, works with cross functional teams and members in solving business problems, and may provide leadership on change initiatives resulting from business solutions. This role is also expected to provide user support in a Windows environment, which includes client/server applications, desktops, and a mobile workforce that depends on access to critical business applications. The successful candidate will have ERP experience in a manufacturing environment and the willingness to learn and understand key enterprise technologies.

What Will You Do?

• Develop in-house applications designed explicitly for Finelite. Follows good programming practices and standards.
• Confirms project requirements by reviewing program objectives, input data, and output requirements with supervisor and clients.
• Confirms program operation by conducting tests and modifying program sequence, user interfaces, or code to correct any problems with the programming.
• Understands connections between business functions and technology. Writes reports, queries, and complex logic.  
• Able to keep the short and intermediate solutions in line with the longer-range system design and plans.  
• Trains and instructs staff on using hardware and software and supports new product deployments.
• Perform revision or repair of existing programs to improve performance or adapt to new requirements.
• Provide updates, status, and completion information to the manager, problem request tracking system, and/or users via voicemail, email, or in-person communication.

Required Skills

Education

• Bachelor of Science in information technology, computer science, or related field.

Experience:

• Experience developing user interfaces and reports with Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, SSRS, and Power BI. Expert knowledge of Visual Basic, T-SQL, and other programming languages.
• High expertise and experience in systems design, programming, programming standards, documentation, change control, and data structures/database design systems integration and coding.   
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills with expertise in core functional business areas such as manufacturing, finance, distribution/logistics, materials procurement, order fulfillment, and product configuration (as applicable).  
• Previous experience in a liaison role between IT and one or more of the following business groups:  finance, Accounting, Manufacturing, Engineering, Service, or quality.
• Comfortable thinking outside the box and creating solutions to problems.

Special Job Requirements:

• On-site presence in Union City, CA is essential

Pay Range: $80,000-$120,000/Annually

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting.  We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.  LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity.  For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Lighting Sector

Legrand’s Lighting Sector consists of five lighting brands; Pinnacle, Finelite, Focal Point, and OCL which focus on architectural, decorative, and downlighting and Kenall which focuses on lighting for demanding environments.  We employ a talented group of employees that love lighting to design and manufacture high performance, energy efficient LED lighting solutions for applications in commercial, educational, healthcare, as well as challenging environments such as tunnels and correctional facilities.  With an eye toward sustainable design, our focus is on specification-oriented products and solutions that meet the functional needs of spaces while working in harmony with the designer’s vision for those spaces. We work with architects, engineers, and contractors to supply lighting built specifically for their client’s projects.   

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