[Hiring] Software Developer @Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Role Description

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is seeking a Software Developer to apply their technical expertise in a mission-focused environment. This position analyzes, designs, develops, documents, maintains, and supports custom software solutions and systems. Essential functions include:

• Design, develop, document, and support software solutions.
• Develop and maintain integrations between custom applications and third-party systems (e.g. NetSuite, payment processors, marketing platforms).
• Use AI-assisted development tools effectively and responsibly, including reviewing, testing, and correcting AI-generated code, and contributing to the team's shared AI context and conventions documentation.
• Provide real-time solutions for user problems.
• Ensure continuous monitoring of problems and issues until they are resolved.
• Work closely with staff and management to provide effective organization-wide solutions.
• Work with IT staff and/or vendor support services to resolve application or system issues.
• Document organizational processes as they relate to software solutions.
• Work with IT staff to define and maintain application lifecycle and security.
• Create custom reports based on customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a college, university, or technical school with a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience.
• Credentials and certifications on programming, operating systems, and other additional technical expertise.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted software development.
• Design, develop, and maintain systems and applications using technologies including: SQL / SQL Server, C#, .NET (Framework 4.x and modern .NET), .NET MVC Framework, Entity Framework (including code-first migrations), Front-end JavaScript, Git Version Control, Azure DevOps (Boards, Repos, Pipelines).

Requirements

• Knowledge and support of the RMEF's mission, goals, and activities.
• Knowledge of the English language, spelling, and writing.
• Self-motivated and resourceful.
• Ability to work in a cooperative team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Experience in technical support.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn new technology quickly.
• Extremely good customer service skills are essential. Ability to assess customer needs, provide follow-up, and resolve conflicts.
• Demonstrated experience with AI-assisted software development, including:
• Daily use of AI coding tools (e.g. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar) as a core part of the development workflow.
• Reviewing, verifying, and correcting AI-generated code before it ships.
• Creating and maintaining AI context and conventions files (e.g. CLAUDE.md) so AI output follows team standards.
• Using AI tools for documentation and reporting.
• General technical skills include: Object Oriented Programming, Object Oriented Design Patterns (i.e. "Gang of Four" Design Patterns), Building and Using Web APIs, Database Design, Systems integration and data synchronization between applications.
• Have or develop a working knowledge of the following technologies:
• NetSuite (integrations and data flows).
• Azure PaaS (App Services, Azure SQL, Bicep/infrastructure-as-code).
• Payment processing systems (e.g. CyberSource).
• Marketing and communications platforms (e.g. Klaviyo).
• PHP, WordPress/WooCommerce, Jenkins, and IIS deployment environments.
• Relational database report writing skills.
• Functional accounting and business knowledge.
• Experience with client/server environments.

Physical Demands

• Can sit for long periods.
• Constant use of office equipment such as telephones, computers, and copy machines are necessary.
• Some light lifting and bending are also necessary.
• Work hours may vary including evenings and weekends.