Vaco by Highspring is looking for an Application Developer focused on data and integrations to design and build APIs, data workflows, and AI-enabled modernization for a multi-location retail organization. This hybrid role is based in Bradenton, FL, and involves collaborating with product owners and business partners to turn user stories into scalable technical solutions while driving improvements across the development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain application and system integrations, including APIs, services, and event-driven processes
- Ensure data flows between merchandising systems, store applications, cloud services, and enterprise platforms operate smoothly
- Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to analyze user stories and translate them into technical designs
- Incorporate secure coding practices, optimize performance, and apply clean architecture principles
- Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support
- Mentor other developers, including local and offshore team members
- Contribute to AI-powered transformation initiatives to boost productivity and code quality
- Troubleshoot and diagnose integration or application issues to ensure reliability and stability
- Maintain monitoring dashboards and provide on-call support as needed
- Pursue continuous improvements in code quality, architecture, and development processes
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- 7–10 years of experience in data integration or backend services development
- Experience building REST APIs, microservices, and event-based integrations
- Proficiency in one or more modern languages such as C#, .NET, Java, or Python
- Hands-on experience with cloud integration technologies, preferably Azure including Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Storage, and API Management
- Strong experience with SSIS, including troubleshooting, performance tuning, deployment, and configuration management
- Solid understanding of SQL and relational databases such as SQL Server and Oracle
- Experience using AI tools such as GitHub Copilot to improve development quality and efficiency
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to diagnose issues across applications, integrations, and data flows
Technologies
- C#
- .NET
- Java
- Python
- Azure
- Functions
- Logic Apps
- Service Bus
- Storage
- API Management
- SSIS
- SQL Server
- Oracle
- GitHub Copilot
- Git
- Pub/Sub
- SOAP
- Enterprise Service Bus
- Snowflake
- DB2
Benefits
- Discretionary bonuses
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
Location
Hybrid role based in Bradenton, Florida. Relocation assistance may be considered. Remote is not available.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your candidacy for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
