Mobile/Web Developer (.Net)

About the position

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization in the world (representing over 79,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Mobile/Web Developer for our McLean, Virginia, office. The Mobile/Web Developer gathers user requirements, performs systems design and analysis, and develops and tests web applications that can be complex. They provide input for the lifecycle development of web projects, allowing for integration of corporate technical architecture standards and strategy. They collaborate with Web Architects, Web Developers, technology specialists, and often with other departments, in the implementation of projects and strategy. To be successful, they research, identify, and recommend design and technology infrastructure alternatives and assist in their design when appropriate. They ensure consistent use of industry-standard technical architecture standards and assist with complex problem resolution efforts and may also provide recommendations and information to management regarding technology direction and/or drawbacks and glitches. Routine responsibilities include being thorough and precise in their work; testing websites and identifying any technical problems; and, keeping up to date with advances and international web standards and protocols and how they affect the business environment. (The current operating environment includes EVOQ, Sitecore, and DNN.) The successful candidate is an excellent communicator, detail-oriented, and consistently exercises skills in creativity, concentration, and understanding their client/customer base. Local, national, and international travel: 5 - 10%.

Responsibilities

• Gather user requirements and perform systems design and analysis.
• Develop and test complex web applications.
• Provide input for the lifecycle development of web projects.
• Collaborate with Web Architects, Web Developers, and technology specialists.
• Research, identify, and recommend design and technology infrastructure alternatives.
• Ensure consistent use of industry-standard technical architecture standards.
• Assist with complex problem resolution efforts.
• Test websites and identify technical problems.
• Keep up to date with advances and international web standards and protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant area, e.g., Computer Science, IT, Web Applications, or related field.
• Five (5) years of related experience required, more strongly preferred.
• Content Management System (CMS) infrastructure and module development.
• Responsively-designed web application development.
• Mobile application development.
• Database integration development.
• Strong knowledge of the .Net frameworks, Visual Studio, C#, and SQL Server preferred.
• Advanced knowledge/skills in UI/frontend design, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and other CSS frameworks preferred.
• Expertise with web-based security and familiarity with authentication environments, particularly ADFS and Identity Server.
• Experience with ASP.Net, IIS development operations, client/server-side architecture, and .Net-based CMS systems preferred.
• Experience with requirements gathering, design, and working with systems analysts strongly preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Some knowledge of ASP.NET Web Forms & other legacy development technologies preferred.
• Exposure to .Net CORE, Blazor, and SignalR preferred but not required.
• Strong background in Data Analytics, specifically analyzing large datasets from various sources.

Benefits

• 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 12% plus 2% into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan after 180 days of employment.
• Generous health care benefits on day one - PPO, Kaiser (where available), and a High Deductible Health Plan.
• 15 days paid vacation and 13 holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year.
• Generous sick and bereavement leave.
• Competitive parental leave.
• Company-paid premiums for disability and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts.
• Retiree health plan.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Optional benefits including pet insurance, excess life insurance, legal plan, and qualified transportation fringe benefits.
• Partial remote work opportunities.