Principle Programmer

Lead the architecture, design, and development of enterprise software solutions, system integrations, custom reporting, and EDI applications. Define and maintain software development standards, coding best practices, and documentation requirements to ensure consistency and long-term maintainability. Serve as the technical lead for complex development projects, providing guidance from solution design through implementation and ongoing support. Evaluate business requirements and collaborate with stakeholders to recommend scalable, efficient, and sustainable technology solutions. Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize existing custom applications, integrations, reports, and EDI processes. Partner with ERP vendors, third-party providers, and internal business teams to troubleshoot issues, implement software patches, and coordinate system upgrades. Conduct code reviews and mentor developers by providing technical coaching, knowledge sharing, and leadership in modern development practices. Assist with disaster recovery planning, application security, and system reliability for custom-developed solutions. Provide advanced (Level 2/Level 3) support for custom software, reporting platforms, and EDI systems, including after-hours support for high-priority outages when necessary. Support Welch University initiatives by developing and delivering technical training for custom applications, reporting tools, and development standards.