Business Applications Developer

MKC•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Business Applications Developer develops, tests, and maintains proprietary business applications using the Microsoft Power Platform suite (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), SharePoint, front-end and back-end languages, and related technologies. Reports to the Manager of Digital Transformation.

Requirements

Develop business applications for internal and external customers.
Recommend optimal implementation strategies and technical approaches.
Works to maintain and support business applications.
Works to collect requirements for business application improvements.
Works to build out dashboards and reports as needed.
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
Knowledge of the software development life cycle.
At least 3 years of experience designing, developing, and testing software applications, including demonstrated experience with low-code platforms.
Proven experience with calling, consuming, integrating and managing APIs (REST, SOAP, GraphQL, etc.)
Proficiency with the following programming languages: HTML/JavaScript/CSS, SQL/T-SQL, Python and C#.
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Autonomous Database.
Strong front/back end debugging and troubleshooting abilities.
Experience with GitHub, Microsoft Power Platform and project management software (Teamwork).
Ability to use creativity and ingenuity to solve business problems.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain business applications through full-cycle development, including gathering requirements, coding, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
Assess emerging technologies and provide recommendations on their potential to strengthen and extend current infrastructure capabilities.
Assist in documenting functional specifications to ensure that business requirements are met.
Drive implementation of industry-standard architectural patterns and engineering best practices to enhance code quality and system reliability.
Tests, maintains, and recommends software improvements to ensure strong functionality and optimization.
Develops and builds knowledge of business processes, systems, and data as required.
Maintains close working relationship with BI Developer to assist in building out reports and integrations.
Assists in training end users and providing on-going technical support.
Possess strong problem solving and decision-making skills while using good judgment.
Multi-task and change from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
Clearly and regularly communicate with manager and colleagues.
Performs other related duties and assignments as required.