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! Economic Justice means that all communities have the basic infrastructure they need to thrive, from high-quality schools to grocery stores selling fresh food resources that support opportunity at a neighborhood level regardless of demographics, income, or wealth. Since our founding, we’ve constantly sought new ways to pursue greater economic justice: from providing fair and affordable loans to working with partners to demand that lawmakers change unjust policies.

We are seeking an Application Developer to join our Durham, NC team!

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.  

The Applications Developer II is responsible for providing 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 including: 

• 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. 

• Will 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 

Required: 

• React

• C# and/or VB.NET 

• T-SQL/MSSQL and/or MySQL 

• Git 

• Dapper  

Preferred: 

• WinForms  

• Python  

• CentOS  

• GitLab DevOps CI/CD, deployments and shell scripting  

• 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:

  o Mission Before Self

  o Service with Excellence

  o Embracing & Promoting Change

  o Results Not Credit

  o Diversity as a Strength

  o Financial Sustainability for Mission Impact