Application Developer

Application Developer
Hybrid in Lenexa, KS

Join us in shaping a healthier future for kids. At Children’s Hospital Association, we unite more than 200 member hospitals to put children first—advancing care, informing policy, and driving progress together.

This position is based in our Lenexa, Kansas office. We leverage a hybrid working model working three days in the office and two days optional remote work.

The Application Developer will create, develop, and modify general computer applications, interfaces, and specialized utility programs. With a strong background in research, design, development, and testing of code, they will analyze user needs and develop appropriate software solutions that will enhance the user experience.

• Collaborate with colleagues, CHA business units, and Project Management Office to design and develop application systems and programs.
• Contribute to project management, architecture, and design processes.
• Work within change control guidelines for production implementations.
• Test and revise each solution, including user acceptance testing, to ensure performance and efficiency standards are met.
• Build deployment pipelines in Azure Dev Ops for services and projects.
• Maintain a working knowledge of development systems used by the Web and Development groups, including relationships with external support organizations.
• Assist with end‑user support of foundational systems; troubleshoot and resolve production application errors while adhering to IT change processes.
• Design and propose database objects based on the organization’s data policy.
• Design, implement, and support reporting systems.
• Document solutions in accordance with development standards and procedures as outlined by the Software Development Life Cycle.

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge is qualifying.

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Computer Science) or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of experience programming in a team environment.
• Ability to provide end‑user training on both 3rd party and in‑house developed applications.
• Strong understanding of the .NET architecture (up to and including .NET 10.0).
• Experience with ORM’s, like Entity Framework or Dapper.
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle methods and client/server architecture in an enterprise environment.
• CRM (Salesforce) development and support experience.

• Experience utilizing and building Azure Dev Ops or another automated deployment system.
• Experience with Docker, containerization.
• Experience with Single Sign-On (Okta/Auth0).
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, SQL, T‑SQL, MVC.
• Development experience with Microsoft SQL Server and/or Snowflake.
• Experience creating effective database design and implementation.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement Savings program with generous company contribution
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Wellness program
• Paid time off and personal days
• 9 paid holidays
• And more!

This pay range shown is a guideline. Min: $82,000 Max: $142,000. Compensation is based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

CHA is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization, our membership, the care delivery of children’s hospitals and their communities and through the federal policy making environment. With children’s hospitals we strive to ensure organizational cultures where everyone feels valued and actively participates in the mission of our organizations. Racism stands firmly in the way of improving children’s health.

We remain vigilant in our quest for a diverse and inclusive community and in standing against racism and discrimination wherever it exists.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and protected veteran status, or disability status.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.