POSITION TITLE:    JAVA PROGRAMMER

DEPARTMENT:                         INTERNET/STORE SYSTEMS

LOCATION:                              GENERAL OFFICE EAU CLAIRE, WI

REPORTS TO:                          INTERNET/INTRANET MANAGER AND TEAM LEADER

TRAVEL REQUIRED?                YES; OCCASIONAL

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:       NONE

POSITION SUMMARY:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Development & Support:

• Use JAVA to develop and maintain current, as well as estimate and contract new applications for Menards stores and external web applications
• Work with the stores, Help Desk and technical support Team Members to troubleshoot problems
• Meet with Users to evaluate customer satisfaction

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the User's operations to facilitate communication regarding User's requirements
• Actively participate in developing program specifications, writing code, testing and implementing program changes and program development
• Develop test plans and thoroughly test and debug all programs prior to implementation
• Work closely with Team Leaders and Project Managers in providing timeline and task information through analysis based on a proposed project scope
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise

* Project Standards and Procedures:

• Follow all Corporate Standards and IS Systems Standards to develop and support projects
• Provide input to IS Standards if existing standards require modifications or changes
• Constantly monitor work to ensure the highest level of quality

* Production Issues:

• Identify problem trends pro-actively
• Execute action plans
• Follow established process for problem handling or resolution

* Security and Confidentiality:

• Maintain information confidentiality and security
• Protect and prevent unauthorized attempts to obtain corporate information
• Report all unauthorized incidents to the management

* Other:

• Suggest and recommend better ways of improving the quality of work within a team
• Other tasks as assigned by Internet/Store SystemsTeam Leader or Manager

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a Computer Science, Computer Programming or MIS related field

                        OR

            Equivalent work experience

• Knowledge of JAVA programming language including JSPs, Servlets, EJBs, Struts, Object Oriented Design is required
• Familiarity with XML, Macromedia’s Dreamweaver and Adobe Photoshop is preferred
• Excellent design and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as cooperate with others in team efforts
• Must work within designated normal office hours assigned or required by work

• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Relocation to Eau Claire, WI is required