Professional Photographers of America

Position Description

Job Title: Software Developer

Department: Information Technology

Reports To: Director of IT

FLSA Status: Exempt

Date: October 3, 2022

ON-SITE MONDAY-THURSDAY, WORK-FROM-HOME FRIDAYS, and HALF-DAY FRIDAYS DURING THE SUMMER!

POSITION SUMMARY

As an employee of PPA, we work together to make PPA an excellent place to work. We engage in meaningful discussions, treat each other with respect and courtesy, and never gossip about one another. We are here to help our members succeed as photographers and small business entities, while promoting the industry of Professional Photography.

The role of PPA's Software Developer will be to design, test and implement software components to perform specific tasks. Consults with internal users to identify current processes and procedures and clarifies objectives for software. Recommends changes to software, programming methodologies and safeguards. Scope of this position will include.

• Making Decisions and Solving Problems; Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following as well as other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for testing and promoting changes in schema, metadata, and programming from test to live environment.

• Manages third-party developers working on changes to AMS.

• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Works with standard concepts, practices, and procedures for SDLC

• Develop, refine, and troubleshoot issues with our CRM/AMS system(s).

• Work with the AMS project team on the translation of strategic policy and plans into enterprise systems

• Support and train staff on technology applications

• Solid written and oral communication skills including the ability to present reports for a variety of stakeholders including all levels of senior and executive management

• Apply development techniques for cross-browser/platform support.

• Work closely with various department personnel to resolve questions and issues

• Assist with project requirement gathering and user interface design

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 4-year college degree in Computer Sciences or Information Technology. 3 - 5 years of experience in software development. 2 years of experience with iOS and Android mobile and tablet application development.

SKILL SET: Highly organized to work independently and as a team player, with excellent follow up skills. Effective communication skills with a highly focused attention to detail. Must have advanced computer skills, as well as the ability to learn and utilize in-house industry specific software applications. Must have strong and well-developed analytical skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences, both business and technical. Excellent prioritization and project management skills. Demonstrated success in managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and meeting deadlines. Experience working with Abila NetForum platform is preferred. Results orientation and consistently delivers on commitments, takes initiative, shows individual accountability. Reporting tool skills (Business Objects, Crystal or similar) desired. Strong HTML5 / Expression Engine / PHP and CSS Frameworks (Boot Strap, Code Ignitor) /.NET Development. Scripting Languages JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax. Web Services and experience in Ecommerce Websites. Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server and MS SQL (Database development and administration).

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: Microsoft Certifications or other industry-related certification preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds without the assistance of another person. Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.