Senior Application Developer, Information Technology

Overview

CREA, LLC is a full-service LIHTC syndicator focused on long-term relationships with investors and developers to improve lives. With 25 years in affordable housing, CREA has raised $13.5 billion, forming over 97,500 homes within 1,059 communities nationwide. We are seeking a Senior Application Developer – Data Integration & Automation to join the Information Technology team in Indianapolis or Boston.

Physical Presence:
In-Office | Tue – Thu;
Flexible | Mon & Fri

Open to:
Indianapolis, IN, or Boston, MA

Reports to:

VP, Software Development

The Senior Application Developer – Data Integration & Automation is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting business applications, integrations, and automation solutions that enable scalable, secure, and efficient operations across CREA. This role is application-first, with a strong emphasis on Angular, PHP/Laravel, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure services, and Power Platform tools. The ideal candidate combines strong software development experience with data integration expertise and a practical mindset for delivering modern, business-focused solutions.

• Design, develop, and maintain business applications using Angular for frontend development and PHP/Laravel for backend services.
• Build and maintain VSTO integrations for MS Office applications using .NET Framework.
• Build and support integrations across business systems, databases, APIs, and enterprise platforms using Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, and related Azure services.
• Develop and automate workflows and business processes using Power Automate and Power Apps.
• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions.
• Contribute to application, database, and integration modernization initiatives, including migration and deployment activities in Azure environments.
• Support modern software delivery practices, including testing, deployment, troubleshooting, documentation, and CI/CD pipeline execution.
• Monitor application performance, reliability, and data quality, and resolve issues through root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Implement secure coding, integration, and data handling practices that align with company standards and compliance expectations.
• Explore and apply AI-enabled capabilities where appropriate to improve user experience, automation, or operational efficiency.
• Assist users with technical requests and questions, including debugging and recreating user issues.

• 7+ years of professional experience in application development, software engineering, or closely related roles.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with web application development in business environments using PHP and JavaScript.
• 3+ years of experience with Angular and Laravel frameworks.
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server, relational databases, and system integration patterns.
• Understanding of APIs, ETL/ELT concepts, data pipelines, and cross-platform data integration.
• Experience working in Windows-based enterprise environments with modern development and deployment practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.
• Experience with AI-enabled tools, automation capabilities, or intelligent application features is a plus.

• Hands-on experience developing integrations and/or add-ins with Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Hands-on experience with Power Automate and Power Apps for workflow and low-code solution development.
• Experience using Azure services hosted web applications, databases, and integrations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Application Development:
  JavaScript/Type Script (Angular v16+ preferred), PHP (v8.3, Laravel v12 preferred), .NET Framework (VSTO preferred), REST APIs
• Data & Integration:
  Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, Azure SQL, ETL/ELT concepts, APIs, data pipelines
• Automation & Low-Code:
  Power Automate and Power Apps preferred
• Cloud & Platform Services:
  Azure App Service, Azure SQL, integration services, cloud…