Herff Jones Hiring for Software Developer at Remote Full Time

JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON THE FIELD IN SPORT, SPIRIT & ACHIEVEMENT
At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our three distinct brands – BSN SPORTS, Varsity Spirit and Herff Jones – and our network of 9,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with schools, colleges, and universities across the country to transform the student journey in SPORT, SPIRIT, and ACHIEVEMENT.
Are you looking to play an important role on a winning team? Are you looking for more than “just a job,” but a place where you can truly thrive and have your daily contributions make a real difference in someone’s life? At Varsity Brands, we are a growing company where you can lend your skills and talents in support of a greater mission. In return, you get to work with great people on challenging assignments that will accelerate your professional growth.
Herff Jones is seeking a talented Software Developer to join our Process Improvement team. Our team is dedicated to improving production processes through the development of automation and software solutions.
Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and upgrading existing software systems
• Identifying areas for improvement or modification in existing programs and subsequently developing these solutions
• Researching, designing, implementing, and managing software programs
• Writing and implementing efficient code
• Determining operational practicality
• Collaborate with team members to find best practices and requirements for software

What You Will Do Daily:

• Administration of multiple dev, test, and production applications
• Evaluate, develop, and recommend tools and services to further automate production
• Monitor and report on availability and performance of software services
• Collaborate with application development leaders to create a cohesive service lifecycle from application design through development, production, and ongoing support.
• Participate in multiple projects and meet established deadlines. Must be able to work equally well independently and in a team environment.

What You Will Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 3+ years job experience
• Advanced experience with SQL, JavaScript, PowerShell, and Electron
• Strong experience using software version control systems based on Git (e.g., Bitbucket, GitHub, GitLab).
• Experience building custom tools to automate production processes.
• Self-starter with the ability to proactively identify issues and suggest corrective actions
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to problem solve high-level software and application issues

ABOUT HERFF JONES
Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. A division of Varsity Brands, Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, yearbooks, diplomas and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of over 2,000 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 99 years. For more information about Herff Jones or Varsity Brands, please visit www.herffjones.com or www.varsitybrands.com.
Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

Experience:

• SQL: 1 year (Preferred)
• Git: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote