Applications Developer and Integrator
The Organization
North Los Angeles County Regional Center “NLACRC” is a private, non-profit agency that is contracted with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NLACRC is one of the largest regional centers in California and has proudly served the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley since 1974. We serve individuals across the lifespan from infants and toddlers, school age children, transition-age youth, to adults and aging adults.
Supervision
Receives general supervision from the Sr Applications and Project Manager.
Job Summary
This role will be responsible for designing, developing, and integrating software applications that meet the needs of our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in application development, programming languages, and the ability to seamlessly integrate diverse software systems.
Core Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Design, code, test, and debug software applications based on business requirements.
- Develop both front-end and back-end components to create robust and scalable applications.
- Integrate new and existing software applications to ensure seamless functionality across systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective and efficient integration solutions.
- Design databases to support application development and integration efforts.
- Work with DBA to optimize database performance for the supported applications and ensure data integrity.
- Create and maintain APIs to facilitate communication between different software systems.
- Ensure API security and adherence to industry best practices.
- Conduct thorough testing of applications and integrations to identify and resolve issues.
- Implement quality assurance processes to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Document software design, development, and integration processes.
- Create user manuals and technical documentation as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Employment Standards
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field. A combination of experience and certifications may be substituted.
Skills and Abilities
- Proven experience as an Applications Developer with expertise in integration.
- Proficiency with IBM i-series RPG programming and CL
- Knowledge of PowerBI report development
- Proficiency with SharePoint online and on-prem administration and development
- Experience with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server), including knowledge of SSRS.
- Strong understanding of API development and integration principles.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of Therefore Document Management system.
- Knowledge of Forms Print application.
- Experience with integration of i-series applications with external systems.
- Experience with migrating SharePoint on-prem to online and understanding cybersecurity principles of the migration.
- Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Essential Requirements
Valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation, or acceptable substitute, required.
NLACRC Offers an Excellent Benefits Package
We offer employees a variety of health and dental plans:
- Health Insurance - NLACRC pays the full cost of coverage for certain Medical plans for employee only. We also provide a generous contribution to additional plans that the employee may select for employee only or employee and dependents costs.
- Dental Insurance – NLACRC pays the full cost of the Dental DMO Plan for employees and eligible dependents. We also offer a Dental PPO plan with a low employee monthly contribution for employees and eligible dependents
- Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care expenses
- Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for eligible dependent care expenses
- No cost Life, Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance for employees
- No cost Vision plan for employees and eligible dependents
- Retirement plan - NLACRC is a member of CalPERS which is a defined benefit plan that provides a monthly retirement allowance for eligible employees
- NLACRC offers two (2) deferred compensation plans - 457 and 403(b)
- Paid Time Off – Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness, and sabbatical time
- Holidays – NLACRC offers 12 paid holidays throughout the year
- Most positions are offered a hybrid – remote option
Please note that benefit costs are pro-rated for part-time employees.
Professional Development Opportunities & Growth
NLACRC values the professional development of staff! Variety of career paths for entry-level management positions for those seeking leadership opportunities in the social services field.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At NLACRC, we value and celebrate diversity! In September 2021, NLACRC launched an initiative to enhance and strengthen our commitment to diversity and belonging.
Compensation
This is an hourly position.
NLACRC is an equal opportunity employer. Further, NLACRC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
