IT Full-Stack Developer

About the Role

FutureFuel Chemical Company (FFCC) is seeking a self-directed, security-focused Full-Stack Web Application Developer. This hands-on software development role requires strong, proven project management skills to organize, prioritize, and self-direct the migration strategy from legacy systems to a modern platform. You will work independently most of the time, splitting your workload between supporting legacy web architecture (Classic ASP.NET, VBScript, JavaScript, IIS, and SQL Server) and building the new platform using React.JS/.NET with a MySQL backend.

Responsibilities

• Apply strong working knowledge of project management and time management techniques to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple workloads with minimal supervision.
• Break down the overarching migration goal into clear technical milestones, self-directing daily tasks to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Manage the full software development lifecycle of the transition, proactively identifying technical dependencies, resource constraints, and deployment risks.
• Maintain necessary project plans and thorough documentation of all system/application builds, providing concise weekly status reports focused on completed technical results.
• Directly troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing web application components built on Classic ASP.NET, VBScript, JavaScript, and IIS.
• Write and optimize complex Transact-SQL (T-SQL) queries, manage stored procedures, and handle data modifications within legacy SQL Server databases.
• Perform advanced application troubleshooting involving XML schemas, data extraction, transformation, and database integration.
• Monitor systems proactively for capacity constraints, perform data dictionary maintenance, and execute database performance analysis to maximize system availability.
• Re-code and transition legacy web logic to a modern frontend using React and a structured MySQL backend.
• Build user interfaces, design schemas, and implement optimized queries for the new application platform.
• Integrate security directly into the code by employing "least privilege" access design principles across all database structures and application layers.
• Maintain the integrity, security, and availability of backup data during the transition lifecycle.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, server, network, and database teams to resolve complex deployment issues and production bugs.
• Occasionally assist with tasks within the IT Helpdesk backlog to help manage team workload.
• Follow all FFCC safety rules and complete required organizational safety training on time.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to accept high-level assignments, self-start, and execute complex technical migrations with limited supervision and guidance.
• 3 to 5+ years of full-stack web application development experience, with a solid grasp of the full software development lifecycle.
• Applied programming skills in Classic ASP/.NET, VBScript, vanilla JavaScript, HTML, and IIS configuration.
• Practical experience designing, creating, and administering database web applications using MySQL, with strong proficiencies in building interactive user interfaces with React.
• Deep understanding of data modeling, database design, indexing strategies, and expert-level competency writing complex SQL queries.
• Practical understanding of web security administration (user permissions, auditing, security metrics) and experience staying updated on modern security vulnerabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with both novice business users and technical staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics (an Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered).
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server development (T-SQL), SQL-XML programming, SSIS, and SSRS.
• Familiarity with data modeling tools (e.g., ERWin), file comparison utilities (e.g., WinMerge), or PHP.
• Broad knowledge of Active Directory, basic network protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs), and server environment fundamentals to act as a backup systems admin if needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages, including a relocation program and Advancement Ladder.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurances.
• 401k matching.
• Employee work-out center.
• Life insurance, parental leave, and pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Paid military leave, wellness incentives, and disability insurance.

About the Company

FutureFuel Chemical Company (FFCC) is a specialty and fine chemical manufacturing producer with over forty years of successful plant history. FFCC operates in three business segments: custom/toll manufacturing, performance chemicals, and biodiesel. We serve a wide variety of markets, including pharmaceutical intermediates and products, nylon and polyester fibers, cleaning products, agricultural products, paints and coatings, and fuels and energy.

FFCC is a small publicly traded company with approximately 500 employees, known for complex organic chemistry innovation, excellent environmental stewardship, and strong health and safety compliance. Headquartered in Clayton, St. Louis, and publicly listed on the NYSE under "FF," we operate a world-class integrated biofuels and specialty chemicals manufacturing facility in Batesville, Arkansas.

About the Location

Batesville, Arkansas, is a small rural town of about 10,000 people located in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. It offers excellent area schools, a University of Arkansas 2-year college, and Lyon College, a highly rated liberal arts institution. The community is known for its strong outdoor culture, featuring the White River, nearby lakes, parks, bike trails, a dog park, walking trails, and excellent soccer and baseball/softball facilities. Batesville also boasts a thriving community and aquatics center, Historic Main Street, and close access to Blanchard Springs Caverns, the Ozark Folk Center, and the Buffalo River—one of the longest undammed rivers west of the Mississippi and the nation’s first National River designated by Congress in 1972.

The town has a regional healthcare center, a Community Theatre and Arts Council, a strong Chamber of Commerce, the Mark Martin NASCAR Museum, and a rich regional history. Learn more at cityofbatesville.com.