Emerging Technology Engineer

Why Wendy's When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn't like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If you're looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand - We got you! The Emerging Technology Engineer will design, develop, maintain and support Wendy's systems and services. Working in a collaborative team environment, the candidate applies sound development methodologies and best practices to implement solutions meeting business and technical requirements. The candidate will maintain and expand the system portfolio using his/her expertise in Java, RESTful services, HTML and other web technologies. Additionally, expertise in database design and SQL is a plus. Responsibilities * Analyze requirements and design creative, effective solutions. Code and test intuitive, easy-to-use applications. Code and test efficient processes and services. Document systems and follow IT standards/procedures to ensure supportability and compliance. Ensure applications are implemented to be appropriately available, scalable, flexible, testable and secure. Collaboratively work with analysts, testers, project managers, business subject-matter experts, other developers and IT management. * Design and implement data structures for applications. Create and modify relational database tables to support development efforts. Create test data when needed. Use expertise to not only to develop systems, but to monitor and report on those systems as well. * Support assigned systems. Ensure applications are available and functioning accurately. Ensure data is captured correctly and moves between systems flawlessly. Restore applications to designed functionality quickly and efficiently, minimizing user impact. * Develop technical work plans with detailed tasks and estimated labor hours. Monitor progress of projects and report status to management. Deliver solutions on time and on budget. What we expect from you * Education: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems required * 3-4+ years of experience in a development role designing and developing web applications using Java, JDBC, HTML, JavaScript, CSS and other web technologies. Experience creating enterprise applications. 3-4+ years of experience writing and consuming RESTful and/or SOAP web services. * 1-3+ years of experience in a development role designing and developing RESTful web services. * Strong written (technical diagrams and documentation) and oral communication skills. * Ability to work well within a team. * Experience using the following technologies: IDEs, TypeScript or other JavaScript framework, Python, Java, SQL. Expected Work Location (Remote): It is expected that you will primarily perform work remotely. You may be asked to travel, as needed, to the Wendy's Restaurant Support Center (RSC) (1 Dave Thomas Blvd, Dublin, OH 43017), or to other location(s) as designated by the Company. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs. #LI-Remote Wendy's was built on the premise, "Quality is our Recipe," which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand. The base pay range for this position is listed below. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and budget for the open position and also may vary depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other relevant factors. This range does not include an estimated value for any benefits, bonus, or other incentives that may be applicable based on position. The target annual bonus for this role is 7.5% of annualized base salary, based on actual company and personal performance. Our square burgers make us different and so do our benefits! Our restaurant support roles are eligible for a wide array of benefits, including things such as parental leave, free EAP sessions, company 401k match and other great offerings. For more details about our benefits, including an overview of eligibility and terms for certain benefits, please visit our benefits website, NOTE: Wendy's benefits, bonus, and other incentives are governed by the applicable legal plans and policies and, where appropriate, may be subject to Board approval an individual award agreement terms. Those documents supersede all other information regarding Wendy's benefits, bonus, and other incentives. Wendy's retains the right to amend or terminate its plans and policies at its sole discretion, in accordance with applicable plans, policies and laws. Pay Range: $69,000.00 - $117,000.00 Annually Wendy's is an equal employment opportunity employer who may provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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