Application Developer

Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers. Specializing in private label and co-manufacturing, Shearer’s is the largest supplier of private brand salty snacks and second-largest supplier of private brand cookies and crackers.

With a strong focus on innovation, service, quality, and sustainability, Shearer’s has been awarded the food industry’s highest award for environmental sustainability, as well as multiple Supplier of the Year awards.

Operating 16 locations across North America and employing more than 5000 team members, Shearer’s is driven by its core values of People, Grow, Impact and Win. The company mission is to deliver exceptional products and services that make snacking a time to celebrate for our customers, colleagues, and community.

At Shearer’s Foods , we believe in a skills-first approach to recruitment and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential. Your skills, experience , and perspective are valuable—and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us. 

Application Developer (C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server)

Massillon, OH (Hybrid Schedule)

The Application Developer is responsible for the design, development, and support of business-critical information systems, including both in-house developed and vendor-provided solutions. This role partners closely with the business to identify needs, scope solutions, and deliver reliable, scalable applications while also supporting and enhancing existing systems. You’ll be hands-on across the full stack — from ASP.NET and C# services to SQL Server–backed data models — with opportunities to influence architecture, improve performance, and introduce modern development practices.

Your seat at the table:

• Builds and supports applications using C# and ASP.NET with a strong focus on maintainability and performance
• Designs, develops, and optimizes SQL Server–based solutions , including complex queries, stored procedures, and integrations
• Works directly with business partners to understand requirements, identify root causes, and deliver practical solutions
• Takes ownership of issues end-to-end — documenting, resolving, or escalating as appropriate
• Continuously looking for opportunities to improve code quality, system reliability, and development processes
• Supports integrations between internal systems and external/vendor platforms
• Research and evaluate new technologies to increase productivity and streamline processes

What you bring to the table:

• • Associate degree or higher in MIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong C# and ASP.NET experience , including ASP.NET MVC / Web API and modern ASP.NET patterns
  • Experience with software development that targets SQL Server
  • Experience with web technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, Razor/Blazor Pages
  • Experience supporting and modernizing existing systems while building new solutions
  • BONUS: Experience with migration of Visual Basic Webforms to ASP MVC or equivalent
  • BONUS: Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud data technologies such as Fabric and PowerApps

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .