IT Application Developer II

About the role

Crane Aerospace and Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. The Application Developer II is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing innovative technology solutions to enhance productivity, reduce operational costs, and drive revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using Power Automate, Power App and RPA tools and Databases (SQL, Oracle) including management, security, and deployment of code versions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, evaluate technical needs, and propose effective solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• Provide production support for the developed Applications, Azure services, RPA tools, and related systems, ensuring operational efficiency and minimal downtime.
• Provide administrative support for reporting tools such as Power BI, QLIK.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge with team members.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure our applications remain current and competitive.
• Assist in the deployment and maintenance of applications in production environments.
• Ensure compliance with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and maintain high standards for code quality, performance, and security.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior developers as needed.
• Create and maintain necessary technical documentation and flowcharts such as data dictionaries, entity relationship diagrams, release notes, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2-5 years of experience in software development, with a focus on application development using Power Automate, Power App and SharePoint/TEAMs.
• Proficiency in programming languages/technologies e.g. Java, Python, JavaScript, etc. and Database development.
• Strong understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with front-end and/or back-end frameworks.
• Experience with Power BI, QLIK or equivalent tool.
• Knowledge of database management systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes).

Working Conditions

Standard office environment, with some exposure to manufacturing operations. May require the use of safety equipment and up to 30% travel to support customers.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

Pay

Salary range: $120,544.60 - $155,377.70, depending on experience and qualifications.