Application Developer (Hybrid)

Bright Horizons - Newton, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Newton, MA

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About the position

The Application Developer plays a crucial role in delivering technical solutions for Mobile/Web Applications, application integrations, and back-end processes. This position involves developing, documenting, and testing software to meet end-user needs and business goals, while providing technical guidance to development teams and overseeing project technical aspects.

Responsibilities

• Develop web-based forms using Docuphase Frevo and web development languages (e.g., JavaScript, Java, HTML) for child care enrollment.
• Build and maintain integrations between web applications using APIs or SQL-to-SQL jobs for form data submission.
• Support in-house infrastructure for forms management, including software upgrades and SSL certificate maintenance.
• Collaborate with IT analysts, quality engineers, product managers, and business partners to meet business objectives.
• Advise team members and business partners on technical considerations and implementation problems.
• Work with Quality Engineers to ensure forms are adequately tested prior to release.
• Analyze, estimate, and deliver user stories and bugs to meet deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• 3 years of application development experience with business applications in a fast-paced environment.
• 3 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing business solutions from concept to production.
• Prior experience with forms development software (e.g., Docuphase/Frevo, Microsoft Forms, Google Forms, PowerApps).
• Familiarity with web development languages (e.g., JavaScript, Java, HTML).
• Experience building and maintaining integrations between web applications using APIs or SQL-to-SQL jobs.
• Knowledge of information systems, infrastructure, and operational systems in a corporate environment (e.g., ADFS, Azure).
• Experience designing systems with standard security protocols and familiarity with common vulnerabilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technology concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Interpersonal skills to manage business and technical relationships with internal clients.
• Knowledge of best practices in information technology governance and application delivery.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible spending account
• Childcare discounts
• Education assistance