ACE Hardware · 1 day ago
Software Engineer Associate I
IL - Oak Brook
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$66K/yr - $83K/yrAce Hardware Corporation is a well-known retail company, and they are seeking an Associate Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement technical solutions. The role involves coding, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining documentation for software applications.
Retail
Responsibilities
Develop (code) technical components based on design specification which adhere to coding standards and guidelines. Participate in code review to ensure component meets functional and technical requirements
Develop and execute unit test cases to ensure all requested functionality is provided and adhering to the design specification. Document testing results
Analyze defects & enhancements: Analyze, design, develop, test changes to existing components to remedy defects or add functionality/capability
Troubleshoot production incidents. Create and apply fixes to restart / recover production system
Learn new technologies and technical skills being introduced in software engineering
Maintain application documentation which adheres to standards and guidelines. Participate in knowledge transfer with operations and support staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
Knowledge and working experience with Microsoft Office application
Knowledge of relational databases and SQL
Ability to work within a team environment
Good communication skills
Strong technical capabilities, experience with programming languages
Preferred
.Net skills a plus
Benefits
Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10.4% of total eligible compensation.
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review
We know the work environment matters. That’s why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
Adoption cost reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
Identity theft protection
Company
ACE Hardware
Now in Afghanistan, Since 1924, Ace Hardware has been known as the place with the helpful hardware folks in thousands of neighborhoods across America, providing customers with a more personal kind of helpful.
Founded in 1924
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shak Hishmeh
Co-Owner/ Chief Operating Officer
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