What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Developer position at WinShape Foundation?
Overview
Scope of Position: As a Software Developer at WinShape Foundation, you will be instrumental in designing and developing software solutions that support the organization's mission. You will collaborate within a supportive and encouraging team environment, contributing to the development of various internal applications and customer-facing services that drive the Foundation’s operations. Your work will directly impact the success of WinShape's programs, helping to create life-changing experiences for our participants.
Reports to: Senior Manager, IT Systems Lifecycle
WinShape Foundation is a Biblically-based Christian non-profit organization that seeks to glorify God by creating transformational, Christ-centered experiences for people in every stage of life. We do this through five core ministries that each use scriptural truth to offer summer camp, foster care, team and leader development, college student discipleship, and marriage enrichment. To view our full Statement of Faith, click here.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain software solutions that support WinShape's mission and operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, business analysts, and other developers, to define and deliver new features and functionalities.
- Write clean, scalable code using languages such as C#, .NET, SQL, and JavaScript / Typescript.
- Integrate and support third-party APIs and work with Azure services to build robust and secure solutions.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality software delivery.
- Stay current with industry trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve our development processes.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of IT projects that enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
- Attend and contribute to team meetings (sprint refinements, daily standups, reviews, retrospectives, et al)
- Write reports, unit and automated UI tests, and conduct system tests
- Guide end users through acceptance testing
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, completion of a coding bootcamp, or equivalent experience
- Proven experience as a software developer or a related field.
- Proficiency in C#, .NET, JavaScript, and SQL.
- Experience with cloud platforms, particularly Azure, is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with front-end frameworks like Vue.js or React, and CSS frameworks like Tailwind.
- Understanding of software development best practices, including version control (e.g., Git), continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and Agile methodologies.
- Experience with Umbraco platform is preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Possess a coachable attitude with a desire to gain and improve your skills as a software developer
- Alignment with WinShape Foundation’s mission and values.
