Application Developer II

Full Job DescriptionOFFICE LOCATIONLocation flexible in the U.S.This position is remote.Please note: The Nature Conservancy will not provide Visa sponsorship for this role. WE AREThe mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life . Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHERThe Application Developer II will provide functional and technical support contributing to all activities in the application life cycle management framework for legacy applications. This position will participate in all aspects of software development life cycle for NextGen cloud implementations. They will work with peers on an engineering team with the opportunity to be a part of an exciting digital transformation that will impact all corporate applications (ERP, HRIS, Legal, etc.) at TNC.The Programmer II acts as a team member on technology application maintenance projects related to application upgrades, conversion, and modifications. They act as a quality assurance analyst to validate programmer analyst work done for minor systems before release to production in all phases of the project life cycle. Performance tasks will be assigned as required to complete projects including design, development, running specific programs, generating reports, and analysing results. They provide support for production problems as assigned.WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOUAre you an aspiring Programmer looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to advance your skill and career in a global working environment?We are looking for a talented Programmer to come join our fast-paced, fun, and rewarding agile team of professionals performing full lifecycle software development and operational support. Come join us and be a part of an organization that creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. Be part of a team to design and develop new, technology systems and solutions according to system requirements following TNC methodology and development best practices. Provide support for production problems as assigned. Act as quality assurance analyst to review and validate your work before their release to production in all phases of the project life cycle. Attend training classes to maintain knowledge base of current technology. Review technical publications on pertinent topics.WHAT YOU'LL BRINGMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in computer science, or a related field and three years of experience in programming and systems design. Experience with at least one programming language such as JavaScript, python, Java, and C . Understanding of API frameworks and web services (REST). Experience with SQL query language and working knowledge of database design and development. Experience designing, developing reports such as SQL Server Reporting Services, Tableau, or Power BI Experience with full life-cycle technology application development.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with at least one SaaS ERP platform, such as Workday. Experience performing extract, transformation and loading of data according to the business specifications. Understanding of file transfer using ftp, ftps, sftp, ssh, and http/https and ability to assist and troubleshoot file transfer issues. Experience with at least one Cloud platform, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Experience creating, deploying, and managing reports on complex datasets. Experience in object-oriented analysis, and application design. Experience with modern web application development frameworks, such as React. Experience supporting applications programs and producing user and technical documentation. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Experience with the systems development life cycle, software development frameworks, methodologies, and best practices. Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple competing demands. Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.WHAT WE BRINGSince 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world.TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.SALARY INFORMATIONThe starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $76,800 - $115,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.APPLY NOWTo apply for job ID 55948, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings.TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC's value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we're registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we're unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.