Senior Application Developer

Job Description

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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Application Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who thrives in complex business and technical environments, can work independently with minimal supervision, and deliver high-quality solutions. This role involves designing, developing, integrating, and testing software applications that meet diverse business needs, while collaborating with both local and remote teams.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical direction for the development, integration, and testing of complex application systems, including requirements analysis and functional reviews.
• Translate client requirements into new application features and define test plans to ensure system reliability.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and IT staff to establish standards and perform technical/non-technical assessments.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and incorporate them into solution design in line with architectural direction.
• Coordinate development activities to ensure seamless integration with IT systems, applications, and environments.
• Align development initiatives with business goals, IT standards, service level agreements, and budgetary considerations.
• Manage defect resolution and system performance issues.
• Ensure compliance with data security policies, including NERC and SOX requirements.
• Provide 24x7 system support as needed, including availability for after-hours work.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of application programming experience, OR
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of application programming experience, OR
• 9+ years of application programming experience.

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities:

• Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
• Proven ability to establish cross-team communication standards and mentor less experienced team members.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills with the ability to propose and implement effective solutions.
• Expertise in application security, software development best practices, and configuration management/code deployment.
• Advanced experience with:
• Oracle databases, PL/SQL, SQL
• Java
• Source Control tools and best practices
• Working knowledge of:
• JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML, JSON, AJAX, jQuery, LINQ
• Reporting tools: Splunk, Google Analytics, Power BI
• Agile methodology and ITIL tools: Jira, ServiceNow
• LAN and WAN fundamentals
• Minimum of 5 years with relational databases and 3 years in application/system integration.
• Experience in the utility sector and knowledge of utility services is a plus.

What We’Re Looking For:

• A team-oriented professional with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Someone who can provide leadership, foster collaboration, and support business continuity initiatives.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Web development: 6 years (Required)

Location:

• Topeka, KS 66612 (Required)

Work Location: In person