Job Description

Position Title: Applications Developer


City: Tysons (McLean)


State: VA


Country: US




Type: 4 (Exempt, Bargaining Unit 1 (EB)


# of Openings: 1


Category: Information Technology & Services - Applications Developer


Company Name: Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l., Tysons (McLean), Virginia, United States


Description:

Applications Developer

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 80,000 pilots at 43 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Applications Developer for our McLean, Virginia, office. The Applications 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; working in the CRM system; testing websites; 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 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%.

ALPA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, neurodiversity, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal or provincial laws. We highly value everyone and all are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

ALPA is a member-driven, staff supported, union with two internal professional unions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant area, e.g., Computer Science, IT, Web Applications, or related field, from an accredited college or university required; master’s degree or completion of post-graduate courses in related field preferred; or, the equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Three (3)+ years of related experience; five (5) or more strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the .Net frameworks such as .Net Core, MVC, Blazor is required.
• Experience with Visual Studio, C#, and SQL is required.
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management System (CRM) or Association Management System (AMS) like Aptify is preferred.
• Experience with responsively-designed web application development preferred.
• Advanced knowledge/skills in UI/frontend design, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and other CSS frameworks preferred.
• A firm understanding of sound solution architecture for scalable enterprise web applications and services is expected.
• Experience with requirements gathering, design, and working with systems analysts strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with all levels of contacts, internal and external.
• Strong background in Data Analytics a plus: specifically, analyzing large datasets from various sources to extract meaningful insights and trends.
• Must be a self-starter with professional maturity and sound judgment, capable of independent decision-making.
• Must possess exceptional time management skills; be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment; and transition easily between projects.
• Software: Microsoft Word and Outlook required.

Physical Demands:

Note: The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below.

Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet. Regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move about the office, determine what others have said or written, and converse with others and exchange accurate information.

Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel locally and nationally; international travel may be required infrequently. Also includes occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases.

Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, books, boxes, and files up to ten (10) pounds (lbs.). While on travel, may be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve luggage weighing as much as 50 lbs. (Assistance may not always be available.)

ALPA offers competitive salaries with terrific benefits, including:

• 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 12% plus 2% into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan after 180 days of employment. No employee contribution required! The 401k plan includes a Roth option and 4-year vesting schedule.
• Generous health care benefits on day one – PPO, Kaiser (where available), and a High Deductible Health Plan which includes coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits for employee, spouse, and/or dependent children;
• days paid vacation and 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; and,
• Optional benefits including pet insurance, excess life insurance, legal plan, and qualified transportation fringe benefits, where available.
• Partial remote work opportunities.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $79,298.00 – $ 124,500.00

Relocation not provided.

Sponsorship not available for this position.

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Compensation details: 79.3-124500 Yearly Salary

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Job Tags

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