About CST Industries
 
CST Industries, Inc., headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, is the global leader in the manufacture and construction of factory coated storage tanks, silos, aluminum domes, specialty covers and reclaimer systems. With over 100 years of heritage and 275,000 installations in more 125 countries, CST Industries is focused on providing our customers the highest level of quality and customer service. CST's existing company portfolio consists of CST Storage Products, CST Covers, and Vulcan Tanks. Manufacturing facilities and technical design centers are located in Parsons, Kansas; Winchester, Tennessee; DeKalb, Illinois; Conroe, Texas; Gardena, California; Rincon, Georgia and the United Kingdom. Regional sales offices are located throughout North America and in Mexico, Argentina, United Kingdom, India, Dubai, Singapore and Vietnam.
 
 
Position Summary
 
Assists with design and implementation of corporate systems and procedures.  Works with management to define and document business standards.  Works with users to identify systems requirements necessary to assure accurate and efficient processing of work.  The work includes analyzing current processing procedures and standards, identifying and writing user requirements for administrative systems, planning systems implementation, testing systems procedures and training users. 
 
Responsibilities
 

• Works with the business to assess customer requirements, evaluate alternatives, and develop solutions.
• Provides technical guidance to managers and users in design of procedures.
• Estimates, prepares and maintains project schedules and reports status to management.
• Ensures that system designs and procedures comply with corporate standards and procedures.
• Stays current with changes in technology as well as changes within the Corporation.  Uses this knowledge to recommend improvement in systems and procedures.
• Acts as a project leader when so assigned, taking responsibility for tasks necessary for project completion.
• Provides input for cost/benefit analysis of proposals, estimation of budgets, timelines, and resources required for successful and timely completion of projects.
• Maintains professional contacts with other companies, research bodies, and equipment manufacturers concerning computer applications and equipment.  Keeps abreast of technological changes and innovations in the data processing field.
• Follows the software development methodology to ensure quality implementation. Follows the application release management and change control processes to ensure integrity of the production environment. Builds, publishes, and maintains system release schedules for all work within the company/ departmental teams. Manages release bridge calls during implementations 
• Documents high level designs in a macro design document. Creates detailed program specifications in a micro design document. Develops unit test cases. Develops documentation for new and existing code. Develops detailed procedural documentation and training materials.

 

Education & Certification
 

• Bachelor’s Degree in the field of computer science or Business Management is required
• Master degree is highly desirable.

 
Experience Required
 

• Three to five years in a similar position is required.

 
Knowledge & Experience
 

• Proficiency in a variety of Object Oriented programming languages
• Excellent understanding of coding methods and best practices.
• Extensive relational database and operating systems experience with Oracle & MS SQL .
• Prior experience interviewing end-users for insight on functionality, interface, problems, and/or usability issues.
• Hands-on experience developing test cases and test plans.
• Familiar with current technology concepts, practices, and procedures
• Experience in manufacturing industry is a plus

 
Personal Attributes
 

• Strong customer service and teamwork skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with non-technical staff and with members of interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, troubleshooting, and decision making skills.
• Flexible and adaptable in regards to learning and understanding new technologies.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct research into software-related issues and products.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Ability to properly prioritize and work multiple tasks
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

 

Work Conditions

 

• Overtime hours may be required to meet project deadlines.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices.

 
Up to 25% travel
 
This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct, and control the specific duties of individuals performing this function. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.
 
CST Industries offers competitive salaries, great benefits, including 401k, health, and dental insurance and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.