Software Engineer

At Jerry’s Enterprises, Inc., the Software Engineer designs, develops, implements, and supports technology solutions that improve business processes, strengthen analytics, and enhance the reliability and usefulness of business systems. The role is primarily focused on artificial intelligence application development, business intelligence and data solutions, and hands-on support of business applications. The role balances software development, AI-enabled automation, business intelligence, data analysis, application integration, production support, documentation, and continuous improvement. Work may range from rapid prototypes and small enhancements to enterprise applications.

Reports To: Corporate Director, IT Business Systems

Location: Corporate Office - Edina, MN

Classification: Full Time, Exempt

Rate of Pay: $90,000 - $120,000, based on experience

Hours: Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend work required. Eligible for hybrid work.

Jerry’s work perks:

· Health / Vision / Dental Insurance

· Paid Time Off

· 401K + match

· Store Discount

· Hybrid work schedule, 2 days remote and 3 days in office

Essential Functions:

AI Application Development and Process Improvement

· Design, develop, test, deploy, and support AI-enabled applications.

· Partner with business stakeholders to identify use cases, document current and future-state processes, define expected outcomes, and prioritize opportunities.

· Build solutions using appropriate technologies such as Azure AI services, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, APIs, GitHub, Claude or other approved development tools.

· Maintain and improve AI-enabled solutions after deployment.

Business Intelligence, Data, and Analytics

· Design, develop, and maintain business intelligence solutions, dashboards, semantic models, reports, and data products.

· Develop data pipelines, queries, transformations, integrations, and validation controls using technologies such as SQL, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, APIs, and approved data platforms.

· Work with business partners to define metrics, data definitions, analytical requirements, etc.

· Analyze operational and business data to identify trends, exceptions, root causes, risks, and improvement opportunities.

· Improve data quality, lineage, documentation, security, and governance by identifying issues and partnering with data owners to implement sustainable corrections.

Business Systems Development, Integration, and Support

· Develop, configure, integrate, enhance, and support business applications used across retail, commissary, and back-office operations.

· Provide timely application support, troubleshooting, incident response, root-cause analysis, problem resolution, and escalation for assigned systems and solutions.

· Create and maintain integrations between internal systems, vendor platforms, databases, file exchanges, and cloud services using secure, resilient, and supportable methods.

· Create, document and maintain application configurations.

· Maintain subject matter expertise in critical systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data analytics, information technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

• Three or more years of relevant experience in software development, application integration, business intelligence, data engineering, analytics, business systems support, or related technology work preferred.

• Experience with SQL, relational data, APIs, source control, testing, debugging, deployment, and support.

• Experience developing reports, dashboards, data models, or analytical solutions using Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, or comparable business intelligence platforms preferred.

• Experience developing AI-enabled applications, prompt-based solutions, agents, machine learning integrations, automation, or Microsoft Power Platform solutions preferred.

• Experience supporting business applications and vendor solutions in retail, grocery, food production, or another distributed multi-location environment preferred.

• Working knowledge of secure software development, identity and access management, data protection, privacy, change management, and application lifecycle practices.

• Strong troubleshooting, prioritization, planning, documentation, communication, and execution skills.

• Ability to participate in scheduled after-hours maintenance, on-call escalation, and emergency recovery activities when required.

• High degree of initiative, technical judgment, personal accountability, customer focus, attention to detail, and follow-through.

Our ideal candidate possesses these competencies:

· Thought Leadership: analyzes issues and solves problems, exhibits critical thinking, improves processes, establishes plans

· Results Leadership: executes effectively, achieves results

· People Leadership: communicates effectively

· Personal Leadership: Identifies and develops skills relevant to technical acumen, soft skills, or competencies

Work Environment

· This position operates in a professional office environment.

· Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.

Travel

· Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area travel may be expected.

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Jerry’s Enterprises, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit the store to which you are applying.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

In accordance with all requirements of federal, state, and local law, Jerry’s Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Jerry’s Enterprises, Inc. prohibits discrimination in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, termination, pay, discipline, transfer, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and all other aspects of employment on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including lactation, child birth, or related conditions), physical or mental disability, marital status, familial status, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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