Application Developer

Description

   PLEASE NOTE: At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. We appreciate your understanding and encourage applicants who are eligible to work in Houston, Texas without sponsorship to apply. 

SUMMARY: Reporting to the VP of Data-Applications and a member of the core app dev Team, the application development software engineer will design, code, test and update programs/applications along with supporting ongoing operations of all corporate technology applications supporting MetroNational’s primary corporate departments which include Finance, HR, Asset Management, Client Experience, Leasing, Legal and Construction/Design. The developer will participate in maintenance and enhancement of all applications (custom/SaaS/COTS) in the corporate platforms. The s/w developer will have primary responsibility for implementing our new Content Services Platform which will provide seamless workflow automation and contemporary document management capabilities across the company.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Workflow Platform – Write code, test automation and support our new workflow Platform which provides workflow automation, contemporary document management and robotics process automation.  
• Core Enterprise Technology Platform Development & Support – Implement, enhance, and maintain all corporate applications and associated integrations and/or customizations. Key business area technology applications supported include Finance, HR, Asset Management, Client Experience, Leasing, and Construction/Design. 
• Data & Digital Integrations – partner with Data & Digital Services team to support any upstream/downstream core application integrations required with our Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) and Digital Experience Platform (DXP).
• Application Programming Interfaces (API) and Tech Shared Services Library – Build API services that can be reused using Python or JavaScript.
• Leverage tools/technologies to build and support AI/ML based prediction initiatives by various stakeholders.
• Write SQL code and maintain RDBMS databases and other artifacts associated with applications during production support.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field is required, advance degree a plus. 
• 5+ years of experience in web-based application development using NodeJS, ReactJS, Camunda (BPMN engine), Python & UiPath in midsize complex organizations.
• Experience in using RDBMS (SQL server/Oracle) on Azure/AWS.
• Experience in building applications using managing Azure functions, Azure App Service and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Experience in writing SQL queries and maintaining various application databases.
• Experience working with content services provider platforms delivering workflow automation, document management and robotics processing automation capabilities. 
• Hands on experience developing software solutions with detailed understanding of all contemporary programming languages and operating platforms including the following areas: Python, HTML-5, Azure, AWS, Microsoft Stack (BI, Automate, O365, Teams, SharePoint, …), Wintel, Mac OS, IOS/Android Mobile Apps 
• Experience in Real Estate and Property Management industry a plus

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Understanding of data platforms/solutions, analytic tools/platforms, client digital delivery platforms, private/public cloud PaaS, REST based microservices, and APIs. 
• Proven ability to interact effectively with all levels of technology professionals and business stakeholders and build strong ongoing working relationships.
• Strong problem-solving skills and innovative mindset with proven ability to drive creative solutions to complex challenges. 
• Proven experience with common delivery methodologies including Agile and SDLC. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, to permit the employee to function in a general office environment and accomplish tasks and duties as outlined above.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

ABOUT METRONATIONAL

MetroNational is a private, family-owned real estate investment, development, and management company located in Houston whose core interest is the Memorial City mixed-use development. The cornerstones of its business philosophy are teamwork, loyalty, integrity, and professionalism, which have led to winning several awards:

· Houston Chronicle Top Workplaces

· Houston Business Journal Healthiest Employers

· Houston Business Journal Best Places to Work

· Cigna Well-Being Award

· American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite

· Mother-Friendly Worksite