Mobile​/Web Developer (.Net

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Mobile/Web Developer (.Net)

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization in the world (representing over 80,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Mobile/Web Developer for our office in Tysons (McLean), Virginia. The Mobile/Web Developer gathers user requirements, perform systems design and analysis, and develops and tests mobile and web applications, and other application/database integrations that can be complex and also provides input for the lifecycle development of projects, allowing for integration of corporate technical architecture standards and strategy.

They collaborate with Architects, Developers, Data Analysts, and other technology specialists in the implementation of projects and strategy. Researches, identifies, and recommends design and technology infrastructure alternatives. May assist in the design, when appropriate, of new alternatives. May provide input to management regarding technology direction and technical problems. Ensures consistent use of technical architecture standards and assists with complex problem resolution efforts.

May work with business knowledge experts, Association leadership, and data analysts to define the vision of ALPA’s data store and translate reporting requirements from a logical design into the physical database(s) repositories. They utilize and ensure compliance with departmental, MEC, and Association development, application, and data policies and procedures; collaborate with colleagues in other departments frequently; and, advise management regarding changes to standards and policies.

Success in this position requires an excellent communicator who is detail-oriented and consistently exercises skills in delivering solutions that represent a thorough understanding of what their client/customer base wants as well as what will best serve the MEC's and/or the Association’s strategic goals.

Interested applicants are requested to submit online portfolio link(s) showing previous work.

Local, national, and international travel: 5 - 10%.

ALPA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, caste, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal or provincial laws. We highly value everyone and all are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

ALPA is a member-driven, staff supported, union with two internal professional unions.

• Bachelor's degree in relevant area, e.g., Computer Science, IT, Web Applications, or related field, from an accredited college or university required; master’s degree or completion of post-graduate courses in related field preferred; or, the equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Five (5) years of related experience required, more strongly preferred. At management discretion, additional directly applicable experience may be substituted for the academic requirement.
• Expertise with .NET MAUI, Blazor, Sitecore, DNN, Coveo, Visual , ASP.Net, C#, Java, SQL Server.
• Expertise with systems analysis, design, and requirements gathering.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft .Net Framework.
• Proficiency in web markup, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; client-side scripting; and, jQuery.
• Experience using CMS, advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks, preprocessing platforms, version control, cross-browser compatibility/development, and RESTful Services and APIs are all a definite plus.
• Experience using automation and web performance tools, also a plus.
• Knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image.
• Understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and…