Junior SQL / Web Developer
About the position Midwest Direct was founded in 1982 as a provider of mail presorting operations. Helping companies in a variety of industries with their personalization and direct mail service, our technology has advanced to the point where just one of our machines can sort up to 50,000 pieces per hour! Midwest Direct helps our clients efficiently create and deliver their print, mail and digital messages with the best audience data for targeted and accurate deliverability. When you add in our additional delivery channels, such as email, Informed Delivery, and online advertising, we average over two million messages a day delivered to mailboxes, inboxes and online. We are committed to doing the right thing, the right way, and our culture is guided by four core values: Caring, Teamwork, Creativity, and a Passion for Excellence. These values shape how we collaborate, solve problems, innovate, and serve our clients. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a hardworking, organized, and dedicated individual who shares these principles and is eager to contribute in a supportive, fast-paced environment Midwest Direct is looking for a Junior SQL/Web Developer! $500 Sign-On Bonus! Role Overview: This position is primarily an SQL application development role, focused on building and enhancing the internal tools, data workflows, and application logic that support our production and communication systems. While basic web development skills are helpful, the core of this job is SQL-driven application development that powers operational visibility, reporting, automation, and data movement across the company. You will collaborate with senior developers, operations leaders, and technical teams to turn business requirements into functional data applications that help drive performance, quality, and efficiency. Responsibilities • Write, test and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, views and functions to support our operational data systems. • Assist in designing and maintaining databases to support new features and operational dashboards. • Build and enhance web-based user interfaces or portals (for example internal dashboards, data entry screens, reporting tools) that integrate with SQL data stores. • Collaborate with operations, analytics and IT teams to gather requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and deliver. • Troubleshoot data and application issues — for example performance bottlenecks, query inefficiencies, data integrity issues. • Document database objects, application modules, user workflows and maintain development standards. • Participate in code reviews, learn from senior developers, and progressively take on more responsibility. Requirements • Strong proficiency with SQL (MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.). • Understanding of query optimization, joins, stored procedures, and data structures. • Some experience or coursework in web application development (HTML/CSS, JavaScript, .NET, PHP, Node.js, etc.) • Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments. • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience preferred. • Excellent communication skills, organization, time management, and willingness to learn. Benefits • Paid vacation and holidays • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance • 401k plans and match • Employee referral bonuses • Public transportation benefit Apply tot his job