The Opportunity
The MLT Technology Team is seeking to hire an MLT Senior Associate, Backend Developer to assist with supporting the organization’s cloud-first architecture. The candidate will assist with platform support across many enterprise applications (Salesforce, HubSpot, SurveyMonkey Apply, Canvas LMS, Symplicity, Avature and others) and be able to design and implement various software development tasks ranging from updating scripts to developing entirely new functionality. The successful candidate will have a desire to learn new platforms and expand their skill set. This role is critical to the tech team and the technology infrastructure of MLT because as MLT has grown, the underlying digital infrastructure needs have become even more critical. This is an exciting role that will help the candidate receive valuable hands-on coding experience. This will help support the important mission of MLT and is a hybrid role based in the MLT headquarters in Bethesda, MD. It reports directly to the Senior Director of Technology and Applications.
Work You’ll Do:
Identify opportunities for enhancements with existing software solutions and, in particular, those based on API data flows.
Implement API integrations for new platforms with front-end and third-party applications and Salesforce CRM.
Assist Systems Analysts with Production Operations Support duties that include multiple technology platforms.
Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of software solutions.
Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code using modern software development practices.
Collaborate with team members to learn requirements, design solutions, and implement features.
Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and industry best practices.
Work effectively within an Agile/Scrum development methodology, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Deliver assigned software solutions on time and within budget.
Handle additional tasks essential for role efficiency and team success as needed.
What You have:
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related technical field
Experience with API’s and software development languages
Ability to work on teams and quickly learn to work independently with minimal guidance
High aptitude for functioning in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills
Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex data and technical issues
Aptitude to solve complex problems with limited resources
What Sets You Apart
Demonstrated experience with API integrations, Java development, OOP (can be an undergraduate project, real-world experience or independent project)
What We Offer
Inspiring Work
-Transform lives and contribute to a larger social cause
-Quickly see measurable impact from your work
-Make your mark during a critical growth phase for MLT
-Opportunity to work with the visionary leader, John Rice
Community
-Weekly virtual and in-person happy hours
-Employee Affinity Groups (EAGs)
Professional Development
-Regular skill-development seminars hosted by our industry-leading partners
-Regularly scheduled lunch-and-learns
Benefits Package
-Health and dental insurance
-Workplace flexibility
-Paid holidays
-Transit benefits
*Benefits package applies to full-time employees only
About Management Leadership For Tomorrow (MLT)
MLT is a national nonprofit committed to expanding economic opportunities and building a more inclusive economy. For over 20 years, MLT has provided enterprising young people with a proven playbook for economic mobility and has partnered with the world’s leading employers to help them recruit the best talent from all backgrounds, develop their next generation of leaders, and create cultures of fairness where all employees can thrive. Learn more at mlt.org.
COVID Statement
MLT is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace, and to modeling the highest degree of health standards for our Fellows, our Partners, and the communities we serve. We expect all MLT employees and contractors to be fully vaccinated - including the booster regimen - against the coronavirus (COVID-19), in accordance with ADA accommodations. Visitors to MLT’s office in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) locations or remote work sites should also expect to comply with this requirement.
Please apply to a position with MLT ONLY if you are willing and able to prove that you are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, regardless of work location.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
We're an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
