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.

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 Studio.Net, 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 written, for effective interaction with all levels of contacts, internal and external.
• Must be a self-starter with professional maturity and sound judgment, capable of independent decision-making.
• Must possess exceptional time management skills; be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment; and, transition easily between projects.
• Ability to write documentation for internal use.
• Experience in end-user security administration helpful.
• Software: Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint required.

Physical Demands:

Note:  The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below.

Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet.  Regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move about the office, determine what others have said or written, and converse with others and exchange accurate information.

Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel locally and nationally; international travel may be required infrequently.  Also includes occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases.

Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, books, boxes, and files up to ten (10) pounds (lbs.).  While on travel, may be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve luggage weighing as much as 50 lbs.  (Assistance may not always be available.)

• 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 12% plus 2% into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan after 180 days of employment.  No employee contribution required!  The 401k plan includes a Roth option and 4-year vesting schedule.
• Generous health care benefits on day one – PPO, Kaiser (where available), and a High Deductible Health Plan which includes coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits for employee, spouse, and/or dependent children;
• 15 days paid vacation and 13 holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year;
• Generous sick and bereavement leave;
• Competitive parental leave;
• Company-paid premiums for disability and life insurance;
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts;
• Retiree health plan;
• Education Assistance Program; and,
• Optional benefits including pet insurance, excess life insurance, legal plan, and qualified transportation fringe benefits, where available.
• Partial remote work opportunities.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:  $96,027.00 –$137,179.00