Application Developer/Analyst

Sprague is passionate about delivering the diverse products and programs that warm, power and move the world. We keep homes warm through Northeastern winters and hospitals cool through the summer. We help small businesses focus on serving their communities, and our renewable fuels keep our country's infrastructure running. From importing wind energy components to deploying leading-edge solar technology to help power terminal facilities, we are committed to continually evolving to meet our customers' changing energy needs.

We are looking for an Application Developer/Analyst with strong analytical abilities and business acumen to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing and implementing software solutions to enhance our business operations and customer experience. This role requires a unique combination of technical expertise, data-driven decision-making, and a deep understanding of business processes to drive innovation and efficiency. The role places a strong emphasis on business analysis, ensuring that data-driven insights contribute to strategic decision-making. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders across different departments. Additionally, the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively is essential. The role requires analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and close collaboration with various teams to drive business improvements and strategic initiatives.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality software applications with a focus on data analysis and business impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, business analysts, and other engineers, to define and implement technical solutions aligned with business goals.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable software solutions.
• Utilize data analytics to drive insights and optimize business processes.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing software solutions to improve functionality and performance.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Foster effective communication and teamwork by engaging with key stakeholders and articulating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to improve software development processes.
• Document software development processes, procedures, and code for future reference.

We want to hear from you!

Do you like to solve problems and consider yourself forward thinking? If you are looking for a place to challenge yourself, then Sprague is your place. Sprague employees are dedicated and driven. We work best as a team, knowing that collaboration leads to innovation and the best customer experience. We are looking for hardworking colleagues to join us and help us stay at the forefront of the energy industry, which is where we've been for the last 150 years.

Qualified candidates for this role will have the following:

• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3-5 years of experience in software development with a strong focus on data analysis and business applications.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data analytics tools such as SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or Python (Pandas, NumPy).
• Knowledge of database management systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Oracle.
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and DevOps tools.
• Ability to translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across teams and departments.

Who we are:

Sprague takes a collaborative, customer-centric approach to providing best-in-class energy products and related services throughout the Northeast. Founded in 1870, we pride ourselves on offering customers the expert solutions and high-quality service that help their businesses thrive in any market landscape. Sprague values innovation, safety, integrity and people. We know that our people are what set us apart from our competition, and we work hard to make sure each employee across our 20+ locations knows how important they are to our community.

What we offer:

We recently surveyed our employees to ask them their favorite part of the job. They answered, "The people I work with."

In addition to great coworkers, you'll enjoy perks like medical benefits and retirement contributions that start on your first day. Sprague also provides tuition reimbursement for any employee that would like to further their education. Do you like to get involved where you work? Is giving back important to you? It's important to us, too! Sprague donates back to the communities in which we live and work every year and provides opportunities for employees to support the charity of the week. In addition, Sprague offers paid volunteer time to allow employees to support charities which are meaningful to them. Sprague has a range of committees to support varying initiatives (Sustainability, Charitable, Scholarship, FunForce, Innovation, etc.). Sprague is a place that cares about its employees, its community, and about creating a place where people want to come to work every day.

Plus, we have some great benefits!

• 401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with employer match of 100% of the first 6% of the employee's contribution
• Defined Contribution Plan with an automatic contribution from Sprague
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Flexible Working Policy
• Choice of high deductible and PPO Health Plans to fit your individual needs
• Wellness Program

Sprague is an EEO/AA employer. We strongly encourage minorities, females, Vets and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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