Full Stack Developer

Who We Are:

For over 117 years and across four generations of family ownership Brooks Construction Company Inc. has stood for Family Integrity Respect Safety Teamwork and Quality in the civil construction industry. Based in Fort Wayne Indiana with over 270 employees Brooks Construction provides asphalt concrete earthwork and pipe operations across northern Indiana and northwestern Ohio using best practices and innovative techniques to give our customers a quality product.

Job Summary

Brooks Construction is seeking a Full Stack Developer to support enhance and maintain business-critical systems and applications across the organization. This role is responsible for designing developing integrating and optimizing custom software solutions databases and automation tools that improve operational efficiency and user experience.

This individual is a collaborative and analytical problem-solver with experience across front-end and back-end development database management system integrations and application support. This position works closely with internal stakeholders and end users to develop scalable maintainable and effective technology solutions.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Works with the development team throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle including design development integration testing implementation revision control release maintenance and ongoing support of multiple products and systems.
• Collaborates with project stakeholders and end users to gather requirements improve user experience and ensure solutions meet operational needs.
• Designs develops tests and maintains full stack applications and software solution that support business operations.
• Writes clean efficient maintainable and well-documented code that follows established development standards best practices and design patterns.
• Builds optimized and maintains database queries procedures triggers and related database objects.
• Maintains accountability for the integrity of code design quality organization and documentation of technical designs workflows and user instructions clearly and effectively within code as well as outside of code.
• Integrates applications with third-party systems and internal tools such as Excel MS SQL MySQL.
• Performs and assists in database management duties including monitoring database performance assuring high performance and availability.
• Troubleshoots issues performs debug applications and conducts performance tuning to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Maintains and enhances legacy systems as needed.
• Documents technical designs workflows processes and user instructions clearly and accurately.
• Supports and contributes to Agile development practices user acceptance testing (UAT) and continuous integration/continuous development (CI/CD) processes.
• Utilizes AI tools responsibly to improve development efficiency and create automation solutions within the companys infrastructure.
• Operates a vehicle to occasionally travel to field locations.

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists others in department as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of full-stack software architecture including front-end technologies back-end services relational databases and system integrations.
• Excellent analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently write test debug and maintain high-quality software solutions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and professionally to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to translate complex software functionality into practical user-friendly solutions.
• Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional team environments while engaging effectively with end users and stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of modern software development practices including Git-based version control secure coding standards and CI/CD workflows.
• Ability to evaluate validate and appropriately leverage AI-assisted development tools and outputs.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Familiarity with database design administration and performance optimization principles.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or a related field plus 23 years of hands-on experience designing and developing event-driven full-stack applications; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with PHP (CodeIgniter) Python (Tkinter) JavaScript jQuery and front-end technologies (HTML/CSS)
• Experience using for real-time functionality WebSockets and scheduled background tasks (Web Cron).
• Experience with MS SQL and MySQL.
• Knowledge of database management concepts including stored procedures triggers indexing and performance optimization.
• Experience supporting and managing Linux and Windows server environments.
• Working knowledge of terminal/command-line operations FTP ODBC configuration and Excel data integrations.
• Thorough understanding of Agile development methodologies user acceptance testing (UAT) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience developing or integrating RESTful APIs and third-party systems is preferred
• Familiarity using Visual Basic with legacy systems is a plus.
• Industry experience within construction logistics or related fields is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing handling devices and operating standard office equipment.
• Occasional standing walking reaching overhead bending or twisting may be required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Working Environment

• This position is fully on-site and requires regular in-person attendance; remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available for this role.
• This position functions primarily in a professional office environment with occasional exposure to physical hazards and weather.
• Occasional travel may be required to support employees or systems in field locations which may involve exposure to construction sites or outdoor environments.
• Work is typically performed during standard business hours; however additional hours may be required during peak periods.
• Fast-paced environment requiring the ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and adapt to changing business needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

How to Apply:

Online: Visit to access our online Employment Application by clicking View Open Positions and Apply Now!. Please include a resume if you have one.

Why Join Brooks Construction

At Brooks Construction Company we believe in building more than roads-we build careers communities and a legacy of excellence. Based in Fort Wayne Indiana with over 270 employees Brooks Construction provides asphalt concrete earthwork and pipe operations across northern Indiana and northwestern Ohio using best practices and innovative techniques to give our customers a quality product.

Our team-based approach ensures that every employee has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Whether youre starting your career or bringing years of experience youll find a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.

What We Offer Non-Union Positions:

At Brooks Construction Company we are proud to provide our employees with exceptional benefits that support their health financial security and overall well-being.

Competitive Compensation:

• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Health Insurance - We pay 100% of the premium for you your spouse and your eligible children)
• Prescription Drug Plans Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts We make contributions on your behalf
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telehealth Services

Retirement & Financial Security:

• 401K Plan We contribute a portion of your 401K for you
• Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Career Development:

• Access to training programs and advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement program

Join us in shaping the infrastructure of northern Indiana and northwestern Ohio. Be part of a team where ordinary people do things extraordinarily well.

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