Sr. Digital Developer

American Heart Association; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Employer retirement match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program & telemedicine

PTO 16 days/year and 12 holidays

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

American Heart Association is seeking a Sr Digital Developer to design, develop, and modify web applications supporting digital fundraising assets. You will gather requirements, test, and remediate defects throughout the development lifecycle for end users.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, hands-on development, and delivering robust software while maintaining high-quality standards and excellent communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient with React, Ionic React, Nest.js and Typescript.
• Experience with ticketing systems; troubleshooting web defects and in-browser debugging.
• Experience with VSTS/Azure DevOps or similar project tracking tools.
• Strong customer service mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Solution oriented with strong problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain web applications using React, Ionic React, Nest.js and Typescript; familiarity with .NET and Web API is a plus.
• Develop software artifacts based on requirements and architecture.
• Test software in unit and integration tests; support UAT and defect remediation.
• Handle tickets and defects; triage, escalate and communicate status to customers.
• Clarify and refine business requirements with stakeholders.
• Provide estimations based on requirements and specs.
• Provide coordination, production and project support.

Skills

React

Ionic React

Nest.js

Typescript

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

5+ years of relevant experience

Tools

VSTS/Azure DevOps

Ticketing systems

Browser debugging tools

Job description

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

Sr Digital Developer

Sr Digital Developer is responsible for designing, developing and modifying web applications and other integration software to support American Heart Association digital fundraising assets across all businesses. Responsible for gathering requirements, monitoring, dev testing, and remediating defects throughout the development process and delivery to end users.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

#TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.jobs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain web applications using technologies such as React, Ionic React, Nest.js, Typescript, etc. (familiarity with Microsoft .NET framework/core and Web API is a plus)
• Develop software artifacts based on requirements, solution architecture, application architecture, and development standards.
• Test developed software in unit and integrated testing cycles. Support user acceptance testing and defect remediation.
• Handle incoming tickets and defects including preliminary debugging, triaging, escalating and communicating back to customers on status of the tickets.
• Support the clarification and refinement of business requirements.
• Provide estimations based on requirements and functional specs.
• Provide coordination, production, and project support.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree of equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience with technologies such as React, Ionic React, Nest.js and Typescript
• Experience with ticketing systems; troubleshooting web application defects, and debugging with in-browser tools
• Experience with Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS)/Azure DevOps or similar project tracking tools
• Customer service minded with excellent communication skills
• Solutions oriented with good problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure platform
• Experience in software development using Microsoft .NET full-stack and related technologies
• Angular or another JavaScript framework experience
• Express.js
• Redis cache
• PostgreSQL

Compensation & Benefits

Expected pay range will be $115,000 - $125,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; based on the type of position.
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well‑being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.

In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities

Position Type Full Time

US-TX-Dallas