Self-Help
Application Developer II
Self-Help, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
WHO we are:
Self-Help started in 1980 with a focus on economic inequality especially in communities that have faced systemic barriers in 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 to find new ways to pursue greater economic justice: from providing fair and affordable loans to working with partners to demand that lawmakers change unjust policies.
Position Summary:
We are looking for an Application Developer to grow, maintain, and modernize a family of applications the supports our critical home loan secondary market business functions. We value candidates who have a positive attitude and the aptitude to learn the requisite skills. You will work in a supportive and collaborative team environment that promotes individual growth.
We are seeking an Application Developer II to join our Durham, NC team!
WHAT you'll do:
Participate in and/or lead the development, enhancement, and support of in-house software applications, data pipelines, and enhancements to existing third party applications systems, as follows:
Manage project lifecycle, deployment, and product releases.Design, code, and implement new applications to support critical business workflows.Redesign and modernize existing applications.Build and implement data pipelines and manage databases to support business applications.Provide mentoring for less experienced applications staff members as well as participate in staff member development.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 developmentETL process design and managementRequired: C# and/or VB.NET, T-SQL/MSSQL and/or MySQL, Git, DapperPreferred: WinForms, Python, Blazor web development framework, 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 a credible business partner to assigned work teams.Exposure to applicable financial/lending applications and/or software is preferred.
Compensation:
Competitive nonprofit compensation, based on experience, plus a generous benefits package.
Application:
Visit our Careers Page to apply for this position. This position will remain posted until filled.
About Us:
Self-Help Credit Union was chartered in 1983 to build a network of branches that partner with working families and communities often underserved by the financial marketplace. With over $1.6 billion in assets and serving more than 92,500 members in 32 branches - six in Florida, 22 in North Carolina, three in South Carolina, and one in Virginia - Self-Help Credit Union is one of the fastest-growing community development financial institutions in the country. It is part of the Self-Help family of non-profit organizations whose collective mission is to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity for all. For over 41 years, the National Center for Community Self-Help and its affiliates have provided more than $11 billion in financing to help over 198,000 people buy homes, start and grow businesses, and build wealth. For more information, please visit www.self-help.org.
Self-Help is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, class or family status.
Self-Help started in 1980 with a focus on economic inequality especially in communities that have faced systemic barriers in 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 to find new ways to pursue greater economic justice: from providing fair and affordable loans to working with partners to demand that lawmakers change unjust policies.
Position Summary:
We are looking for an Application Developer to grow, maintain, and modernize a family of applications the supports our critical home loan secondary market business functions. We value candidates who have a positive attitude and the aptitude to learn the requisite skills. You will work in a supportive and collaborative team environment that promotes individual growth.
We are seeking an Application Developer II to join our Durham, NC team!
WHAT you'll do:
Participate in and/or lead the development, enhancement, and support of in-house software applications, data pipelines, and enhancements to existing third party applications systems, as follows:
Manage project lifecycle, deployment, and product releases.Design, code, and implement new applications to support critical business workflows.Redesign and modernize existing applications.Build and implement data pipelines and manage databases to support business applications.Provide mentoring for less experienced applications staff members as well as participate in staff member development.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 developmentETL process design and managementRequired: C# and/or VB.NET, T-SQL/MSSQL and/or MySQL, Git, DapperPreferred: WinForms, Python, Blazor web development framework, 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 a credible business partner to assigned work teams.Exposure to applicable financial/lending applications and/or software is preferred.
Compensation:
Competitive nonprofit compensation, based on experience, plus a generous benefits package.
Application:
Visit our Careers Page to apply for this position. This position will remain posted until filled.
About Us:
Self-Help Credit Union was chartered in 1983 to build a network of branches that partner with working families and communities often underserved by the financial marketplace. With over $1.6 billion in assets and serving more than 92,500 members in 32 branches - six in Florida, 22 in North Carolina, three in South Carolina, and one in Virginia - Self-Help Credit Union is one of the fastest-growing community development financial institutions in the country. It is part of the Self-Help family of non-profit organizations whose collective mission is to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity for all. For over 41 years, the National Center for Community Self-Help and its affiliates have provided more than $11 billion in financing to help over 198,000 people buy homes, start and grow businesses, and build wealth. For more information, please visit www.self-help.org.
Self-Help is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, class or family status.