Mobile/Web Developer (.Net)

Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l.•Tysons (McLean), VA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) seeks an experienced Mobile/Web Developer for its office in Tysons (McLean), Virginia. The role gathers user requirements, performs systems design and analysis, and develops and tests mobile and web applications, as well as potentially complex application and database integrations. It contributes to project lifecycle development and supports integration of corporate technical architecture standards and strategy. The developer collaborates with architects, developers, data analysts, and other technology specialists on projects and strategy; researches and recommends design and technology infrastructure alternatives; and helps ensure consistent use of technical architecture standards. The role may contribute to technology direction and technical problem resolution, and may work with business experts, Association leadership, and data analysts to define ALPA’s data-store vision and translate reporting needs into physical database repositories. It also applies development, application, and data policies and procedures, collaborates across departments, and advises management about standards and policy changes. Success requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver solutions that reflect customer needs and the strategic goals of the MEC and/or Association. Applicants are asked to provide links to an online portfolio showing previous work. Local, national, and international travel is 5–10%; relocation and sponsorship are not provided. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. ALPA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, IT, or Web Applications, or equivalent combination of education and practical experience; additional directly applicable experience may substitute for the academic requirement at management discretion.
Five years of related experience required; more experience is strongly preferred.
Expertise with .NET MAUI, Blazor, Sitecore, DNN, Coveo, Visual Studio .NET, ASP.NET, C#, Java, and SQL Server.
Expertise in systems analysis, design, and requirements gathering.
Strong knowledge of the Microsoft .NET Framework.
Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, client-side scripting, and jQuery.
Excellent oral and written interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction with internal and external contacts at all levels.
Self-starter with professional maturity and sound judgment, capable of independent decision-making.
Exceptional time-management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment and transition between projects.
Ability to write documentation for internal use.
Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint are required.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodations available.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or completion of post-graduate courses in a related field.
Experience with CMS, advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks, preprocessing platforms, version control, cross-browser compatibility/development, RESTful Services, and APIs.
Experience using automation and web performance tools.
Knowledge of image-authoring tools for cropping, resizing, or making small image adjustments.
Understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX.
Experience in end-user security administration.

Responsibilities

Gather user requirements and perform systems design and analysis.
Develop and test mobile and web applications and application/database integrations.
Contribute to the lifecycle development of projects and integration of corporate technical architecture standards and strategy.
Collaborate with architects, developers, data analysts, and other technology specialists on project implementation and strategy.
Research, identify, and recommend design and technology infrastructure alternatives; assist with designing new alternatives when appropriate.
Help ensure consistent use of technical architecture standards and assist with complex problem resolution.
Work with business knowledge experts, Association leadership, and data analysts to define the vision of ALPA’s data store and translate reporting requirements into physical database repositories, when applicable.
Comply with departmental, MEC, and Association development, application, and data policies and procedures.
Collaborate with colleagues in other departments and advise management regarding changes to standards and policies.
Provide input to management regarding technology direction and technical problems, as appropriate.
Write documentation for internal use.
Provide online portfolio link(s) showing previous work as part of the application.

Benefits

401(k) plan with a 12% non-elective employer contribution plus 2% into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan after 180 days; no employee contribution is required; Roth option and four-year vesting schedule.
Health care benefits beginning on day one, including PPO, Kaiser where available, and a High Deductible Health Plan with medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible family members.
15 days of paid vacation and 13 holidays per year.
Two paid volunteer days per year.
Sick and bereavement leave.
Parental leave.
Company-paid disability and life insurance premiums.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts.
Retiree health plan.
Education Assistance Program.
Optional pet insurance, excess life insurance, legal plan, and qualified transportation fringe benefits where available.
Partial remote work opportunities.