**WHY CRACKER BARREL** What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like… + **Care beyond the table** – At Cracker Barrel, we are a team. From the moment you join Cracker Barrel, you should feel cared for, confident in your role and like you belong. + **Opportunities to fill your cup** – Here at Cracker Barrel, we believe in providing opportunities for growth and development and setting you up for success within our walls and beyond. From day one, you’ll have hands-on, role-specific training and the ability to engage in peer-to-peer learning. + **A warm welcome** – For five decades, we have focused on creating a Pleasing People® brand that inspires a “home away from home” feeling for each other and our guests. We work hard to inspire a sense of belonging that continually motivates our teams – from the newest to the most tenured employees. **Serving up the care – and career – you crave.** **WHAT YOU'LL DO** Provides application software development services and application support. Develops program logic for new applications or analyzes and modifies logic in existing applications. Analyzes and Designs, codes, tests, debugs, documents, implements, integrates, and maintains software applications. Provides leadership in the development cycle and mentor new developers in the process. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** Analysis and Design + **System Development and Analysis** + Evaluate systems to determine the cause of problems and recommends how to remediate. + Actively participates in all or part of the system development process including determining specifications, data structures, and work flow design. + **Leading Development** + Act as lead developer within a team of developers on a particular project, distributing tasks, and maintaining status of team's efforts. + Act as IT lead on a project, partnering with Business project manager to coordinate all technical related efforts around the project. + **Business Analysis** + Develop solutions to problems and ways to improve system functionality. + At the direction of leadership, researches new and emerging technology that could benefit the organization. Identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of existing systems and identifies alternative technology solutions. + **Coding** + Writes code in conjunction within department's Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) structure using programming languages and computer technology to meet established specifications. + Create code that efficiently process data, performance mathematic calculations, minimize data/input redundancy, and manage data memory. + Monitors the programming process, unit testing, and implementation phases and takes corrective/adjusting action as necessary. + **Testing and Debugging** + Create test plan for unit testing and integration testing and perform unit testing and execute said testing plan. + Work with QA to perform any needed tasks for full system testing. + Find and reduce the number of "bugs" or defects in code and remediate. + Understand and utilize debugging tools where available + **Documenting** + Requirements identify attributes, capabilities, characteristics or a system + Technical Documentation of code, algorithms, interfaces, API's , etc. + End User Manuals for end users, system administrators, and support staff. + **Integration/Implementation** + Work directly with other systems and support staff both in house and external where system connectivity is a requirement. + Work directly with other IT teams (Network Services, Operations, etc.) in order to deploy code to a production status. **WHAT YOU'LL NEED** **Experience and Education** •Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems or Computer Science or equivalent. •3 – 7 years in computer programming. **Knowledge and Skills** •Must be proficient in the areas of networking, software applications, user interface applications, and operating systems. •Hot Skills: .Net, Java, API, Webservices, RPGLE, SQL, PHP, Advanced Microsoft Office **Environment and Working Conditions** •Must be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time during the work day. **WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU  ** + **Compensation and Bonuses:** Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Bonus Opportunities + **Care for Your Well-being:** Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1| Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program + **Growth and Development:** Business Resource Groups | Tuition Reimbursement | Professional Development + **Invest in Your Future:** 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program + **Even More to Look Forward to:** 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items **ABOUT US** _For more than 50 years, we have committed to serving up a sense of warmth and hospitality across hundreds of stores across the country. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and development for our 70,000 plus team members and take pride and comfort in that enduring Cracker Barrel hospitality. It’s something our employees and guests can count on now and into the future as we welcome new employees, guests, and experiences. Just like uncovering a delightful find in our stores, there is potential for discovery and fulfillment in every job at Cracker Barrel._ **PURSUE THE CAREER YOU CRAVE—APPLY NOW** **Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.** Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law. At Cracker Barrel, we believe everyone deserves to feel cared for – we start with our team. To us, care means Culture, Achievement, Responsibility, and Experience and is the foundation for everything we do. We’re welcoming team players and go-above-and-beyond helpers who value what everyone brings to the table. Our passion and commitment to serving others – and each other – bonds us to work together no matter what the fast-paced and unpredictable days bring. At Cracker Barrel, you’re never alone on the journey. Whether you’re serving our guests or serving someone who is, you’re part of a team that creates a “home away from home” feeling and encourages opportunities to learn new skills and find fulfillment in every role. We know that when we care for each other, we can create the best experience for our guests – and that’s something we all crave. Ready to gather ‘round our table? We’re serving up the care – and career – you crave. Click here to tell us about yourself! We'll get in touch if there's an opportunity that seems like a good fit. For more than 50 years, we have committed to serving up a sense of warmth and hospitality across hundreds of stores across the country. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and development for our 70,000 plus team members and take pride and comfort in that enduring Cracker Barrel hospitality. It’s something our employees and guests can count on now and into the future as we welcome new employees, guests, and experiences. Just like uncovering a delightful find in our stores, there is potential for discovery and fulfillment in every job at Cracker Barrel. In compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law. Qualified applicants are considered for employment according to the laws of the respective state of employment. If you feel this policy has been violated, you may report such instances to the Employee Relations Department toll free at 1-800-333-9566. Cracker Barrel does not unlawfully discriminate in hiring. If you are interested in applying for a position and need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact 1-800-333-9566 so that we can work with you to reasonably accommodate you. Note that individuals who have any hearing impairment will be reasonably accommodated in the application process. In compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law. Qualified applicants are considered for employment according to the laws of the respective state of employment. If you feel this policy has been violated, you may report such instances to the Employee Relations Department online (http://www.crackerbarrel.com/contact-us/employee/ ) or toll free at 1 800-333-9566. Cracker Barrel does not unlawfully discriminate in hiring. If you are interested in applying for a position and need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact (1-800-333-9566) so that we can work with you to reasonably accommodate you. Note that individuals who have any hearing impairment will be reasonably accommodated in the application process.