Job Description

Job Title: Application Developer

Reports To: Operation Development Supervisor

Group: Operations - IT

The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS is looking for a Senior Level Application Developer to join our strong and growing Information Technology group at the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.). This person will work in a team to design, develop, and support mission critical applications.  The ideal candidate would be an expert in .NET MVC development using C#, and have experience developing and interfacing with SQL Server databases. 

The Application Developer creates, maintains, supports, extends and operates computer applications that serve the C.A.R. membership, the general public, and C.A.R. internal staff.  The application portfolio is very broad ranging from communication tools to mobile applications, internal data processing applications, database applications, and applications that support our members’ specific business.  The Application Developer is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted availability and proper performance of the applications delivered.  The organization and its membership are dependent on the application services that the software developer creates, deploys and supports

Responsibilities:

Requirements Gathering, Design, and Business Analysis: 

• Assist in the definition of application requirements by analyzing user requirements, prototyping system features and functionality.
• Design and develop user interfaces to internet/intranet applications by setting expectations and features priorities throughout development life cycle; determining design methodologies and tool sets; completing programming using languages and software products; designing and conducting tests.

Application Development: 

• Develop technical interfaces, specifications and architecture.
• Implement the applications in the appropriate technologies to support a high quality application with mobile-optimized Responsive Web Design.
• Integrate applications by designing database architecture and server side code; establishing connectivity with systems, search engines, and information servers.
• Developer testing: automated unit and integration testing

Research, Development, Team Development: 

• Recommend system solutions by comparing advantages and disadvantages of custom development and purchase alternatives.
• Coordinate requirements, schedules, and activities, contribute to team meetings, and troubleshoot development and production problems across multiple environments and operating platforms.
• Provide support to colleagues and staff in the appropriate use of the solutions delivered. Conduct root cause analysis on customer issues and determine the best way to resolve them.
• Assess new architectures and technologies and determine which to implement to achieve the best business result. Support users by developing documentation and assistance tools.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum education required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science related fields, with five to eight years of experience supporting systems and related systems.

Minimum Experience Required:

• Minimum five years of successful experience in a similar role with similar responsibilities
• 5+ Years experience in developing .NET MVC applications
• Proficiency in C#
• Strong SQL Server database experience
• Knowledge of Persistence frameworks
• Advanced knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript. 
• Knowledge of REST APIs
• Experience with Version Control systems (Git, SVN, etc.).
• Experience or familiarity with Content Management Systems a plus.
• Experience with Continuous Integration tools a plus.

Skills Required:

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.  Must be able to analyze problems in existing code and procedures and come up with appropriate solutions.  Must be willing to expand existing procedures as the business requires.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft .NET, and C#. Knowledge of Java, Python and PHP.​
• Advanced knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.  Some knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, AJAX and Responsive Web Design.
• Experience with Version Control systems (Git, SVN, etc.).
• Experience or familiarity with Content Management Systems a plus.
• Experience with Continuous Integration tools a plus.
• Intermediate to advanced level in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and outstanding customer service.
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner.
• Excellent work ethic and attendance.

Company Description

Leading the Way...TM isn’t just a slogan at the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.). As one of the largest state trade organizations in the United States, C.A.R. provides members with tools to help complete transactions, information to keep them nimble in the marketplace and a strong clear voice on the government steps in Sacramento. How do we do it? We start by hiring friendly, talented people committed to working toward those common goals. Headquartered in sunny Los Angeles, C.A.R. offers business casual wear, an on-site exercise room, a health and wellness program including lunch and learns with guest speakers, a FitBit® program, and collaborative working areas. What else? Medical, dental, vision, vitamin reimbursement, 401(k) retirement plan, 11 paid holidays, and more. C.A.R. staff stand by a set of core values that make us the best in the business. Take a look for yourself and see what we are all about www.car.org. For consideration - qualified applicants only please - submit cover letter and resume (in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format) to: resumes@car.org. C.A.R. and/or its subsidiaries and agents will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Sorry! Due to the heavy volume of resumes we receive, only candidates being considered will be contacted directly. We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.