Developer, Software Engineer, Software Development

Description

Position:
Developer 1

About ACE Scholarships

ACE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, founded in 2000 in Denver, Colorado, to provide low-income children with equal access to quality K-12 private schools through partial scholarship support. Over the past 25+ years, ACE has delivered more than 140,000 scholarships worth over $390 million. This school year, ACE is serving approximately 16,000+ children in Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, and is actively pursuing other expansion opportunities with the support of national funding partners.

ACE is actively preparing for the Federal School Choice Tax Credit Program which comes into effect January 2027. For more information visit the ACE website scholarships.org.

Our Mission

Our mission is to advance K-12 educational freedom, with a focus on securing financial support for families so they may access the quality education of their choice.

Our Values

ACE Founding Principles: Our founding principles are the foundation of ACE and our North Star. We honor ACE’s founders by remaining committed to these principles, and we passionately advocate for the Mission and Vision these principles support.

Accountability: We embrace personal responsibility by taking ownership of our work and focusing on results. We expect both to give and to receive honest feedback.

Innovation: We know ideas matter. We prefer the risks and rewards that come with creativity to the certainty that attends stagnation.

Adaptability: We position ourselves to take advantage of opportunities, embracing strategic and operational change when it makes our work more impactful.

Optimism: We believe our best days are ahead, and we embrace a forward-thinking mindset. We will make mistakes, but we will remain cheerful in the face of adversity and give people the benefit of the doubt.

Kindness: We value everyone on our team, respect differences and trust one another. This requires courage and strength, as it involves celebrating and giving our undivided attention to others.

Our Founding Principles

• Free enterprise and democracy work
• Parents know the best education environment for their kids
• Private schools offer great value and have open seats
• All people are created equal and deserve an equal chance to pursue the American Dream

Position Overview

The Developer I (Business Systems) is an entry-level development role responsible for supporting the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of ACE Scholarships' business systems and customer-facing digital solutions. Working under the direction of the Vice President of Business Technology, this position contributes to software development projects involving Service Now, workflow automation, APIs, integrations, web applications, reporting tools, and cloud-based platforms.

The Developer I partners with Business Systems, Operations, Customer Service, Development, and Program teams to translate documented requirements into reliable, scalable, and user-friendly technical solutions. This role is ideal for an individual who has demonstrated strong technical aptitude, enjoys solving problems, and is eager to contribute to business systems development in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Application Development & Enhancement

• Develop, test, maintain, and support software solutions that support ACE Scholarships' business operations and customer-facing systems.
• Contribute to web applications, portals, workflows, automations, integrations, and enhancement requests.
• Troubleshoot defects and support continuous improvement of existing systems and applications.

Service Now & Workflow Development

• Support development, configuration, and enhancement activities within Service Now and related business platforms.
• Build and maintain workflows, forms, automation routines, business rules, and user-facing functionality.
• Assist with operational efficiency improvements through system enhancements and workflow optimization.

Integrations, APIs & Automation

• Support APIs, integrations, data exchange processes, and workflow automation initiatives.
• Assist in development and maintenance of automated business processes and connected systems.
• Help improve operational efficiency through technology-enabled solutions and business system enhancements.

Testing, Validation & Production Support

• Participate in testing, validation, deployment, troubleshooting, and release activities.
• Investigate, document, and support resolution of customer-facing and operational system issues.
• Assist with production support activities and ensure solutions meet business requirements and quality standards.

AI, Innovation & Emerging Technologies

• Support AI and automation initiatives across ACE Scholarships' platforms and business processes.
• Participate in the implementation, testing, and refinement of automation and AI-enabled solutions.
• Continuously explore opportunities to improve efficiency, customer experience, and…