Senior Application Developer

Compunnel, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic software development company in Houston is seeking a Senior Application Developer to lead the transformation of low-code business applications into high-performance web solutions. This role will require deep expertise in full-stack development, cloud systems, and strong collaboration with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and is proficient in modern frameworks and APIs. This position contributes directly to a digital modernization strategy aimed at enhancing business critical applications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-stack development experience using major front-end and back-end frameworks.
• Proven experience converting low-code applications into fully custom web applications.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing low-code applications and design scalable replacements.
• Architect and develop new applications using modern frameworks.
• Develop APIs and microservices to replace low-code connectors.

Skills

Full-stack development

Cloud platforms (Azure preferred)

CI/CD and DevOps

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

React

Node.js

Python/FastAPI

Azure Synapse Analytics

Job description

The Senior Application Developer will lead the transformation of existing low-code business applications into scalable, secure, high-performance, web-facing pro-code solutions.

This role is central to a digital modernization strategy, migrating from legacy and low-code platforms (e.g., Power Apps, Airtable, Power Automate) to enterprise-grade applications built with modern frameworks and cloud services.

The ideal candidate is a full-stack engineer who can lead end-to-end rebuilds of business-critical applications, establish engineering standards, and drive successful delivery through strong collaboration and technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing low-code applications (e.g., Power Apps, Airtable, Power Automate) and design scalable, web-facing replacements.
• Architect and develop new applications using modern frameworks and technologies, including React, Angular, or Vue.js (front end) and Node.js, Python/FastAPI, or .NET (back end).
• Develop APIs, microservices, and integrations to replace low-code connectors and workflows.
• Rebuild workflows, forms, data models, and business logic in a pro-code environment.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, coding patterns, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment best practices.
• Provide technical leadership for modernization initiatives, including code reviews, quality standards, and architectural consistency.
• Modernize data layers and support migrations from embedded datasets to cloud-based data platforms.
• Integrate applications with enterprise data platforms and services, including Snowflake, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure SQL Database or other cloud-native datastores.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and API security using Azure AD / Entra ID.
• Partner with product owners, business SMEs, and low-code developers to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Produce architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and modernization roadmaps; ensure strong documentation and knowledge transfer.
• Support Agile delivery by guiding cross-functional teams through modernization cycles.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of full-stack development experience using at least one major front-end framework and one major back-end framework.
• Proven experience converting low-code applications (e.g., Power Apps, Airtable, Quickbase) into fully custom web applications.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, with Azure preferred.
• Experience with Azure services such as Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Functions, APIs, and event-driven services.
• Experience working with enterprise data platforms such as Snowflake.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD, DevOps, and modern deployment patterns (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills, with the ability to work independently and proactively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with modernization initiatives in large enterprise environments, particularly in the energy sector.
• Familiarity with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).
• Experience with Airtable schema analysis and API integrations.
• Experience with Azure Logic Apps and API connectors.
• Experience with microservices architectures.
• Experience with OAuth2 / OpenID Connect and API gateways (e.g., Azure API Management).
• Experience delivering production-grade software solutions in the energy industry; exposure to upstream, midstream, or downstream workflows such as Production Ops, Drilling & Completions, Supply/Trading & Logistics, Refining & Petrochemicals, or Asset & Work Management.