Technical Lead - Applications

Date:  Mar 21, 2025
Location: 

Salisbury, MD, US, 21801

Req ID:  74391
Job Function:  Information Technology

Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of products and businesses. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Come join the team at Perdue AgriBusiness! Perdue AgriBusiness (PAB) is one of the two operating divisions of Perdue Farms. Our company portfolio generates over $6.5 billion in sales and we are among the nation’s Top 25-grain companies with a global reach through our domestic and international export operations including organic grains.  We also operate four soybean processing facilities, an edible oil refinery, and specialty feed ingredients manufacturing.  But wait, there’s more………Competitive salaries, flexible benefits plan, Tuition & Education Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Savings Options and so much more!

 

Be a part of a family company you can be proud of!  Your journey starts now!

 

The Technical Lead is a valued leader in designing, developing, and implementing PAB’s existing and new systems and technologies. This position requires a hands-on engineer, responsible for providing IT and OT support to our PAB associates, as well as mentoring junior engineers and assisting IT management in planning projects and team workload. 

 

The salary range for this position is $84,000 - $126,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide expertise in development, implementing, troubleshooting and solutioning custom .NET applications and SAAS solutions
  • Coordinate with software vendors and internal IT teams to design, build and implement technical solutions
  • Architect solutions for Incidents and projects brought by business
  • Responsible for requirements gathering and technical documentation, related to assigned projects
  • Occasional travel to install and troubleshoot OneWeigh system components, as necessary, to support the PAB facilities

Minimum Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science 

Experience Requirements

  • 10+ years of previous IT experience 
  • 3+ years of experience leading teams
  • Core coding experience, including VB.NET, C#.NET, SQL.NET, and Python 
  • Windows Forms 
  • Microsoft Access Database 
  • Git code repository 
  • Systems analysis and troubleshooting experience 

Experience Preferred

  • Experience in the agriculture industry, including specific tools, such as Agtech and OneWeigh 
  • Experience with reporting tools; PowerBI, Crystal Reports, and/or Dataiku 
  • Experience with Azure and Power Apps 

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

  • The position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings
  • May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another
  • May need to access files, supplies and equipment
  • When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces
  • May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db.

 

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.


Nearest Major Market: Salisbury