The Full Stack Developer will be responsible for digital transformation ideation and delivery of application changes within Gemini's Digital & IT department. This developer should have technical expertise to execute changes to support the digital B2B client experiences. The position will need to cohesively work with Gemini's internal and consultant developers to deliver value driven changes and have a strong interest in learning and playing with modern technologies to innovative solution design to meet the business needs within our websites, portals, CRMs, and ERP platforms. This person should be experienced at developing and following best practices in agile methodologies, have an analytical mindset and building secure applications according to modern coding best practices. Please note this position is a hybrid position located in Cannon Falls, MN, Garland, TX, or Decorah, IA.

• Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities
• Effective communication skills to work with web designers to match visual design strategies
• Develop and enhance Web base applications and tools. Develop and test changes and fixes to existing code base, with escalating responsibility expected over time.
• Test frontend and backend WEB applications.
• Take projects from specification to implementation.
• Collaborate effectively with assigned teams and departments.
• Make recommendations regarding new and existing system features and structure. Assist in troubleshooting issues on web-based systems.
• Provide technical support related to web-based systems to internal teams.
• Reporting of progress including completed work, in progress priorities and future plan.
• Must be highly organized with the ability to effectively prioritize work.
• Experience building consumer-facing web and mobile software solutions at scale, within the agile framework.

Required Technical Skills (5-year minimum experience in each area below):

• Experience creating and deploying applications/services in Azure.
• Mastery of native JavaScript, with experience using Node.js and any front end frameworks such as Angular, Vue.js, React, etc.
• GitHub or similar version control software experience.
• Knowledge of web services technologies such as SOAP, HTTP, WSDL, XSD, and REST
• Excellent knowledge of API development. Experience with RESTful APIs using OAuth2/JWT tokens and an understanding of the efficient delivery of payloads for mobile devices.
• Professional expertise with relational database systems using SQL writing and/or troubleshooting complex queries, procedures, etc.
• Experience managing NoSQL databases/search engines such as Elasticsearch, Redis, DynamoDB, MongoDB, etc. Experience with Redis and MongoDB is preferred
• Fluency on the Unix command line in various Linux-like environments
• Experience working on a development team and large projects with developers, engineers, vendors, and cross functional stakeholders.
• Confidence in working with and deploying to production infrastructure
• 5+ years of software engineering and/or work-related industry experience
• Experience in a broad range of software design approaches and patterns.
• PHP experience and PHP frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with using OAuth.
• Experience working with server-less functions.
• Experience with HubSpot.
• Experience with Atlassian suite of tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).
• Experience with change management and agile methodologies. Experience with waterfall methodologies would be helpful.
• Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them. Experience with techniques such as input validation, encryption, and secure authentication.
• Experience with security and compliance. Understanding of data privacy regulations such as GDPR and experience in ensuring applications comply with accessibility and security standards.
• Experience with CMS systems such as WordPress, Drupal, Shopify, Squarespace, and Joomla.
• Experience with Docker for containerization for orchestration.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and deploy new skills on the job
• Ability to professionally flourish alongside and communicate with busy colleagues in a deadline-driven environment
• Previous success developing and shipping a large-scale web application with a user-focus mindset

Education Requirements:

Benefits:

• $0 Health Insurance Premium for Employee-Only Coverage (Plus low-cost premiums for other coverage levels!)
• 4% Retirement Match with Additional Profit Sharing
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Parental, Volunteer, and Sick)
• Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Use of Company Owned Resort in Hayward, WI
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

About Us:

• As a leader in the signage manufacturing industry, Gemini, Inc. has been providing stability to our employees since 1963. We know what it means to be human, and we strive to make sure our employees feel valued. Due to our incredible family of employees, we have grown substantially and are looking to grow our team further with like-minded individuals that share in our company values: Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Respect, Diversity, Stability, and Stewardship.
• We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
• Gemini will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For additional assistance email; or call (507) 263-3957 and ask for the Human Resources Representative assigned to the location of interest.
• Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.