Applications Developer

Company: American Institutes for Research
Location: Rockville
Posted on: June 13, 2022

Job Description:

OverviewAIR is currently looking for an Applications Developer to join our Corporate Business Systems team. This position will be reporting to the Principal Applications Developer. -This position can be remote or located in one of our domestic offices. -About AIR: -Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world. - -AIRs commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyones unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about -AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy -and hear from our staff by clicking here.ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities for the position include:

• Own and drive the technical aspects of the customer journey by providing demonstrations, managing proof of concepts, and sharing best practices
• Analyze, develop, and deliver into production collections of related business applications from start to finish that could include custom-built, low-code platform based, and commercial-off-the-shelf software components
• Define, document, and manage the implementation of systems. Gather requirements, design, and user documentation
• Employ analytical skills particularly pertaining to the use of qualitative and quantitative data
• Collaborate on workflow and process analysis for key institutional initiatives
• Prioritize service delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction by meeting/exceeding business needs
• Limited project management, with a primary focus on work scheduling and trackingQualificationsEducation, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business, or a related field
  • At least 5 years of relevant work experience in architecture experience
  • Strong work ethic, business acumen, flexibility, and ability to consistently meet established timelines
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communicator continually demonstrating sensitivity to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Expert Microsoft Visual Studio, C#/.Net, ASP.Net programming and version control
  • Expert Microsoft SQL Server and SQL query development
  • Experience with data extraction, transformation, and loading and browser-based application development
  • Expertise in testing and DevOps
  • Expertise in-code and adjacent documentation
  • Preferred knowledge/skills but not required:
    • Experience working with ASP.Net Web APIs, SDKs, and data modeling
    • Experience developing applications in Azure and Oracle database development
    • Familiarity with IBM Planning Analytics -Disclosures: -AIR requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive a legally required exemption from AIR, as a condition of employment. - AIR will ask candidates to verify their vaccination status only after a conditional offer of employment is made. - Applicants should not provide information about their vaccination status or need for exemption prior to receiving a conditional offer of employment from AIR. -Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements. -All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. -AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. - #LI-PH1 #LI-Remote

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