What you will do: As an Application Developer Specialist, you will be part of the Automotive Refinish IT team.You will be responsible for working alongside - and providing technical guidance to a team of junior and intermediate developers as they deliver a new generation of global, custom software solutions to the PPG Automotive Refinish business.Key Responsibilities:Provide strong analytical and technical expertise, helping lead a project team in the analysis, design, development and implementation of business solutionsProvide technical leadership and give direction to both PPG employees and contract resourcesLead efforts to promote and leverage technology, keeping in mind its impact on individual functions/businesses and PPG as a wholeCreate, modify, and test programming code, lead teams doing so, and/or provide technical consulting support on projects or system issuesEffectively assess objectives for assigned project phases and recommend and implement technical strategies and tactics to achieve business and project goalsQualifications:A four-year degree or higher in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related disciplineExpertise in implementing robust applications using the Angular web development frameworkProven ability to design global applications using the appropriate systems architecture, database structures, communication and network technologies6+ years of industry experience with expertise in the following technologies/platforms preferred:Full-Stack Web DevelopmentAngular and TypeScript.NET Framework (C#)SQL ServerEntity FrameworkMicrosoft AzureAzure DevOpsAbility to mentor and direct othersExtensive analytical skillsStrong oral and written communication skills (including technical writing skills)Understanding of the Agile development methodologyConfidence working remotelyABOUT US:Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.The PPG WayEvery single day at PPG:We partner with customers to create mutual value.We are insightful, dedicated and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference.We are “One PPG” to the world.We are better and stronger together. We leverage our scale to reach new markets and introduce innovative technologies as we differentiate and disrupt our markets.We trust our people every day, in every way.We enable and empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable.We make it happen.We have a passion for winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly.We run it like we own it.We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders and our communities.We do better today than yesterday – everyday.We continuously learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.PPG Way: (Click here to learn more about the PPG Way)PPG vision: http://corporate.ppg.com/Our-Company/PPG-Vision.aspxWe are One PPG: http://one.ppg.com/PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.