Application Developer

Company: National Futures Association
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

NFA is purpose-driven. We safeguard the integrity of the derivatives markets, protect investors and ensure that our Members meet their regulatory obligations. We take pride in our work; maintain a conviction to do the right thing; empower each other; and support our community. Envision your career in a place where performing critical regulatory work within the financial industry is as significant as the passionate and talented individuals with whom you work.When you join NFA as an Applications Developer II, you'll join a high-performing team of dedicated professionals responsible for ensuring the design and implementation of new systems, as well as the maintenance and enhancement of existing systems. Bring your analytical and innovative mindsets. Bring your technical know-how, problem solving and project management skills and an eye for detail. Beginning your first day and throughout your career, you'll utilize your critical thinking and decision-making skills to support our important regulatory mission.What you'll do:The Applications Developer II analyzes user requirements and provides optimal systems solutions to business needs. Specifically, your responsibilities will include:

• Participating in or leading design meetings for development projects.
• Analyzing business requirements and designing appropriate solutions.
• Assisting in logical database analysis and design.
• Coding applications programs for new or existing systems.
• Testing applications programs for new or existing systems.
• Answering Help Desk questions from staff and outside users.
• Participating in scrum teams for development.What we're looking for:Diligent, detail-oriented individuals thrive in this analytical role. If you're eager to apply your technical abilities to serve a public good-supporting the integrity of the derivatives markets-and meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply to join our team as a Applications Developer II.
  • Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred.
  • Two or more years of experience with .NET technologies (.NET framework, .NET Core, C#, VB, and ASP.NET)
  • Two or more years of advanced SQL writing and optimization using SQL Server.
  • Experience with Visual Studio, Microsoft Access, Entity Framework or Dapper, Blazor, React, Azure DevOps, XML, Tableau.
  • API and Azure Cloud Computing experience preferred.
  • Experience working on a Scrum team.
  • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with Product Owners and stakeholders.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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Keywords: National Futures Association, Chicago , Application Developer, IT / Software / Systems , Chicago, Illinois