Application Developer II

WHO We Are

Self-Help started in 1980 with a focus on economic inequality especially in communities that have faced systemic barriers to building wealth. At the core of what Self-Help does is a drive to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity. In other words, we’re committed to economic justice!

WHAT You'll DO

Under limited supervision, the Application Developer II will collaborate with appropriate team leaders and other end users to define, design, implement, and successfully deliver high quality, custom applications to organizational teams, including a variety of assigned internal software systems.

• Provide a high level of quality assurance, testing, project lifecycle and deployment management, and basic system and database administration.
• Participate In And/or Lead The Development, Enhancement, And Support Of Assigned Inhouse Software Applications, Data Pipelines, And/or Enhancements To Existing Third Party Applications Systems.
• Manage project lifecycle, deployment, and release for product launches.
• Design and implement applications for assigned business workflows.
• Architect new and redesign/modernize existing applications.
• Build and implement data pipelines and manage databases to support business applications.
• Assignments might include support for some of the more complex and/or challenging processes.
• Provide mentoring for less experienced applications staff members as well as participate in staff member development.
• Perform other duties as may be deemed necessary.

WHAT You’ll NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in computer-related field such as computer science or software engineering, or equivalent related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in developing and maintaining production business applications.
• Experience with the following technologies: 3-Tier application architecture and development, ETL process design and management, ReactC#, or VB.NET, T-SQL/MSSQL and/or MySQL, Git, Dapper.
• Strong commitment to our mission – creating economic opportunity for traditionally underserved communities.
• Preference for working in organizations that place priority on teamwork and collaboration.
• Willingness and ability to learn applicable business practices, processes, and working concepts.
• Excellent problem-solving skills including the ability to handle more complex project assignments independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships throughout the organization and to be viewed as credible business partner to assigned work teams.
• Exposure to applicable financial/lending applications and/or software is preferred.
• Ability And Willingness To Demonstrate Self-Help’s Core Values Mission Before Self Service with Excellence Embracing & Promoting Change Results Not Credit Diversity as a Strength Financial Sustainability for Mission Impact

Compensation

Competitive nonprofit compensation, based on experience, plus a generous benefits package. Compensation ranges for each position are based on local market rates and will be determined by geography, role, and experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee is regularly required to: sit; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Employee is frequently required to type and use a keyboard. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 to 40 pounds.

Self-Help is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.