Sr. Application Developer

Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc. is hiring a Sr. Application Developer to design, develop, implement, and support business applications that help improve operational efficiency and support organizational goals. This role works with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions, while maintaining performance, security, reliability, and data integrity.

The position is based in Lakeville, MN (remote) and offers a salary range of USD 120,000 - 130,000 per year. A background in application development and strong experience with IBM i technologies will be essential.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain business applications and enhancements aligned to organizational objectives.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve application issues to support system stability and performance.
• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for IBM i applications, programs, and databases.
• Ensure application security, data integrity, and adherence to development standards and best practices.
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
• Participate across the full System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and support.
• Develop and maintain technical, functional, and process documentation.
• Evaluate existing systems and processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Research emerging technologies and development practices to identify opportunities for enhancement and innovation.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors to support integrations and application functionality.
• Provide technical guidance and support through knowledge sharing to IT team members and end users.
• Deliver user and technical training related to applications, processes, and system enhancements.
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Participate in after-hours support activities and system implementations as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 6+ years of application development experience.
• Strong experience with RPG IV, RPG ILE, RPG Free, CL, and IBM i environments.
• Experience gathering business requirements and delivering technical solutions.
• Experience supporting application integrations and working with third-party vendors.
• Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise business applications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies and SDLC practices.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

Technologies

• RPG IV, RPG ILE, RPG Free
• CL
• IBM i
• SDLC

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Mental & Physical Demands

• Attention to detail to assure accuracy
• Regular interaction with people
• Daily deadlines may result in a fast pace of work and stress
• Continuous use of hands for writing and computer keyboard
• Continuous use of a computer monitor requiring close vision
• Frequent use of a telephone – listening and speaking
• Ability to work at a desk throughout the day

Work Environment and Equipment

• Work Environment: Remote
• Equipment Used: Regularly uses computer and phone