BACKGROUND:
The Dow Chemical Company's Information Systems organization has a challenging and exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Developer. This position is a Software Developer role on the Dow & Dow AgroSciences (DAS) Research and Development (R&D) Innovate & Improve (I&I) team. Main focus of this job is in the development and support of applications for the Dow R&D, DAS R&D and Knowledge Management (KM) areas. The development would be done in combination with other team members, and with Subject Matter Experts (SME's) from the Dow/DAS R&D and KM organizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop system design and detailed design specifications for the Dow/DAS R&D and KM applications
• Perform functional/detailed design peer reviews
• Code and perform code reviews
• Perform component and assembly testing
• Interact with clients to develop deliverables that meet expectations and to provide support
• Correct defects found during product and operational readiness testing
• Perform application support responsibilities as defined in the Service Level Agreement
• Answer functional and technical product questions
• Provide Corrective, Adaptive, Preventative, and Client Service support on applications supported by the team
• Apply software development methodology and discipline
• Develop overall and in-depth understanding of appropriate methodology deliverables
• Track performance against team goals
• Participate in process improvement efforts
• Lead and mentor team members as appropriate
• Execute Project Lead and Support Lead activities as prescribed in the team definition of these roles

REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires minimum Bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Science, Manage Information System, Business Administration, Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant work experience. Prefer 5-7 years.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in software development methodologies and work processes.
• Demonstrated experience working on simultaneous projects across multiple technologies, multiple locations and with a variety of stakeholder groups.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. - based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent basis (must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident or qualifying Asylee / Refugee).

PREFERENCES:

• Hands-on development experience with development tools used in Dow and DAS is beneficial including Visual Studio.Net (ASP.NET & VB.NET), MS Visual Studio (VB & C), Java, Oracle Forms, SQL, PL/SQL; ability to teach these skills to others
• R&D work process knowledge or experience also beneficial.
• Six Sigma experience is a plus.

The successful candidate will have the following key prior experiences:

• Worked with diverse team members in different geographical locations
• Demonstrated strong problem solving skills
• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset and creativity
• Participated in application development process from requirements through implementation
• Demonstrated history of partnering with customers
• Demonstrated ability to delegate and work closely in a non-reporting relationship with others
• Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to partner with customers and sell ideas to those customers is important in this role

TERMS: Full-time

LOCALE: Indianapolis, Indiana

COMPENSATION:
At Dow, we are harnessing the power of science and technology to improve the lives of people around the world. We are accomplishing this by empowering our people - the Human Element - to lead change. To recognize their outstanding efforts and contributions, we offer a total rewards package which is considered top tier in our industry. Dow offers:

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
• An annual variable pay program that rewards team and individual performance and shares company, business or functional success
• Employee stock ownership - and the commitment to long-term success that it brings
• On-going learning opportunities in a rewarding work environment
• Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
• The chance to work on global teams with colleagues around the world and in different locations

HOW TO APPLY:
To learn more about this opportunity and to be considered for a position please go to: https://dow.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=1001680

DEADLINE: Until the position is filled.