Join Tyson Foods, a global leader in food production and distribution, driving transformation through advanced technology and innovation. The IT Team at Tyson Foods is building the technology of the future. We’re transforming an 85-year-old company into the most modern food company in the world. We’re developing technologies that are used in our offices, they’re used in our plants, in our farms, they’re used everywhere. We’re building technologies that are changing the way this company works. Everything from machine learning to artificial intelligence to utilizing cutting edge tech like drones, that will help drive our business forward. At Tyson Foods we’re driving world class technology to revolutionize a world class company. We welcome applicants from recent college graduates to seasoned lead developers.​

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Do you have a passion for technology that will drive modernization, transformation and automation to safely feed your family, friends, and the World? Do you enjoy researching new technology and working in a TEAM atmosphere to apply technology to demonstrate the “Art of the Possible”? If this is your passion, We Want To Hear From You!​

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What You’ll Do:​

The Lead and Senior Developer’s primary role is to define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain new software applications in support of the achievement of business requirements. Responsibilities could include writing business requirements and specifications coding and or performing system configuration testing debugging and analyzing software programs applications and business processes. Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to the following: collaborate with IS Professionals and other technical staff to ensure that the current portfolio of applications is meeting the needs of the business; perform all programming and or configuration assignments without close supervision; analyze and resolve software errors in a timely and accurate fashion; provide status reports where required; draft design specifications for software applications; develop and maintain software to support the business processes; create and maintain documentation for code and or configuration throughout the system development lifecycle; train end users on established programs; provide on-call support and problem resolution for software applications.​

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Role Specific Skills:​

• Must have a good understanding of business process design and be familiar with a System Development Lifecycle Methodology​

• Ability to develop and or modify specifications configurations and programs to meet individually specified requirements​

• Ability to analyze and interpret information systems proposals and to evaluate and develop alternative implementation plans​

• Ability to work productively on a team​

• Above average problem-solving skills​

• Ability to develop and execute test plans​

• Ability to leverage existing systems identify and take advantage of EDI opportunities and networking opportunities as well as strong trouble shooting skills are essential​

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Requirements:​

• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other technical area. Related experience may be acceptable.​

• Experience: 3-7+ years minimum experience is preferred. Experience with cost and inventory analysis systems is very beneficial.​

• COBOL Experience preferred or a willingness to learn COBOL.

• Computer Skills: Knowledge of relevant multi-user computer systems applications and or equipment; knowledge of current technology developments and trends.​

• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical team members.​

• Travel: Some travel may be required. Amount of travel will be determined by individual project requirements.​

Location: Springdale, Arkansas (onsite)​

Tyson Foods Benefits:​

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package from day 1!​

• Opportunities for career growth and development.​

• Education support through GUILD program, and free full access to LinkedIn courses​

• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment.​

• Employee discounts on Tyson Foods products.​

• Health and wellness programs.​

• Retirement savings plans.​