Application Development Specialist At HOPE International

The Application Development Specialist will work to continuously support and innovate upon existing banking software and associated mobile applications within the HOPE International network. The initial focus of the role is support for FLOW, an in-house Alpha Anywhere customer and loan application software and will expand to other digital banking platforms.

• Location: Lancaster, PA; Durham, NC; Kigali, Rwanda; additional remote locations considered
• Level: Professional
• Type: Full-time
• Department: Operations
• Reports to: Director of Data Applications & Management

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote and contribute to fulfillment of HOPE International’s mission and vision
• Web Application Development & Support
• Maintain and support the FLOW web and mobile applications for an international network of users, providing second-level troubleshooting support and monitoring system availability
• Develop code for bug fixes, new features, and platform optimization on FLOW desktop and mobile applications in collaboration with the FLOW product leader and business leads
• Provide training and documentation for FLOW business leads and IT/MIS personnel to support first-level support issues
• Support the integration of FLOW with other banking, reporting, and third-party platforms
• Collaborate with cyber security officers and internal audit resources to ensure the integrity of developed software, applications, and data
• Provide development expertise and advising in IIS optimization and API development for third-party applications
• Support for other web applications and software as needed
• Mobile Application Development
• Serve as a developer and advisor in mobile application innovation and optimization

QUALIFICATIONS

• Personal confession of Christian faith and commitment to the mission and vision of HOPE International
• Bachelor’s degree in information or computer science, engineering, or related field required
• At least 3 years of development experience, with demonstrated proficiency in mobile and web application development and support
• Alpha Anywhere development experience is strongly preferred; willingness and demonstrated ability to develop in Alpha Anywhere is required for the role
• Must be proficient in full stack development. HTML/Javascript/CSS; SQL Server and/or MySQL; server-side programming: Python, .NET, and/or Node.js experience is ideal. Cordova mobile development a plus; IIS experience a plus
• Strong communication, cross-cultural, and problem-solving skills; knowledge of French is a plus
• Willing to travel internationally to the countries where HOPE International operates