Build and improve production software with SFFMA’s small Technology team, working across the full development lifecycle.

Develop and enhance SFFMA’s Member Portal and other web applications
Build and improve frontend and backend features
Assist with APIs, databases, integrations, and automation for internal tools
Support software used for training, curriculum, certification, and testing programs
Troubleshoot bugs, test changes, deploy improvements, and help maintain production applications
Collaborate with staff and users to understand needs and capture feedback
Participate in projects from idea and requirements through development, testing, deployment, production support, and iteration
Explore and responsibly use new technologies to address organizational problems

Solid foundation in programming and software-development concepts
Evidence you have built something professionally, academically, or personally
Curiosity and willingness to learn unfamiliar tools and technologies
Ability to break down problems and work through them logically
Willingness to ask questions, accept feedback, and keep improving
Ability to work independently, with the judgment to ask for help when needed
Clear communication with both technical and nontechnical people
Interest in understanding the people and problems behind the software
College coursework, technical programs, internships, professional work, open-source contributions, and personal projects can demonstrate capability
If you built something you are proud of, you should include it

Experience with web development, databases, APIs, source control, or related technologies
Experience using AI-assisted tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar tools for development, research, troubleshooting, documentation, or productivity
Experience supporting users or troubleshooting production software
Fire service experience is not required; SFFMA will help you learn SFFMA, members, and the problems the organization is solving

Practical experience with requirements, application design, coding, databases, APIs, testing, deployment, production support, user feedback, and iteration
As skills grow, opportunities to take ownership of increasingly complex features and projects
Use technology in service of the Texas fire service

Software development role focused on real production systems, not a traditional IT help-desk position
Work with web applications, APIs, databases, integrations, automation, testing, deployment, and production systems
Small team environment with direct interaction between developers and users
Opportunity to talk with people using the software, understand what works and what does not, and translate feedback into improvements
SFFMA is a not-for-profit organization supporting the betterment of the Texas fire service
Technology supports that mission through member and training systems, certification, curriculum, data exchange, and new digital services

Learn quickly, contribute consistently, follow through, and tackle problems you have not seen before

Junior Software Developer

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