Application Developer 2 – APPDEV2

Brooksource; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

This hybrid role offers exposure to modern technologies and opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment. 3+ years of experience and strong REST/SOAP/API know-how are ideal assets for success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with SQL and relational database development.
• Programming experience with C# and/or Python or equivalent OO language.
• Hands-on experience consuming or supporting REST/SOAP APIs.
• Experience with enterprise business applications in production.
• Understanding of the SDLC and deployment processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Preferred: front-end and back-end full-stack development.
• Preferred: Agile development experience and cloud/modern auth familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support web, mobile, and enterprise applications.
• Enhance and maintain business-critical applications and platforms for operations teams.
• Develop and support database solutions including schema design and SQL development.
• Design, build, and maintain API integrations between internal and external systems.
• Gather requirements from stakeholders and translate into scalable solutions.
• Troubleshoot application, database, and integration issues in production.
• Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, and architecture planning.
• Document technical solutions, configurations, integrations, and support processes.
• Follow security, performance, scalability, and maintainability best practices in development.
• Support ongoing enhancements, upgrades, and lifecycle management.

Skills

Software development experience

SQL and relational databases

C# / Python

REST/SOAP APIs

SDLC understanding

Troubleshooting

Communication with stakeholders

Full-stack development

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field

Tools

OutSystems

ArcGIS

CI/CD

OAuth

SAML

Job description

Application Developer

Birmingham, AL – Hybrid Role

Compensation: $40 – $48 per hour

ABOUT THE ROLE

Brooksource is seeking an Application Developer in Birmingham, AL (Hybrid) to design, develop, enhance, integrate, and maintain critical enterprise applications supporting asset management, operations, and field services initiatives. In this role, you will work closely with both business and technology teams to build scalable web, mobile, and enterprise solutions, develop and support database systems, and create API integrations between internal and external platforms. You will be responsible for gathering requirements, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring best practices in software development, security, and performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a developer who enjoys a mix of application development, API integrations, database work, and problem-solving in a collaborative environment. The position offers exposure to modern technologies, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to work on projects that directly impact critical business operations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support web, mobile, and enterprise applications.
• Enhance and maintain business-critical applications and platforms supporting operational teams.
• Develop and support database solutions, including schema design, SQL development, data modeling, and integration planning.
• Design, build, and maintain API integrations between internal and external systems.
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot application, database, and integration issues in production environments.
• Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, and application architecture planning.
• Document technical solutions, system configurations, integrations, and support processes.
• Follow software development best practices related to security, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Support ongoing application enhancements, upgrades, and lifecycle management activities.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with SQL and relational database development, including data modeling and schema design.
• Programming experience with C#, Python, or another object-oriented language.
• Hands-on experience developing, consuming, or supporting REST and/or SOAP APIs.
• Experience supporting or developing enterprise business applications in a production environment.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Preferred: Full-stack development experience, including front-end and back-end technologies.
• Preferred: Experience with low-code application development platforms such as OutSystems.
• Preferred: Experience working within Agile development teams.
• Preferred: Experience supporting asset management, utility, operations, or field-service applications.
• Preferred: Familiarity with mobile data collection or inspection platforms.
• Preferred: Experience with GIS technologies, including ArcGIS or similar platforms.
• Preferred: Exposure to cloud technologies and modern authentication methods (OAuth, SAML).
• Preferred: Experience with source control, automated testing, and CI/CD practices.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Opportunity to work on enterprise applications that directly support critical business operations.
• Exposure to modern application development, integrations, and cloud technologies.
• Collaborative environment with business and technology stakeholders.
• Career growth opportunities through challenging projects and ongoing technical development.

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