Senior Developer

Position Summary

The Senior Developer will be part of the firm’s innovation strategy, seeking to develop software solutions that create efficiency and sustainability for today but also seeking the new solutions for the firm of tomorrow. Responsibilities for this position will include programming, engineering and some UI/UX design. To the maximum degree possible, exact duties for the Senior Developer will be tailored to align with this individual’s strengths and interests. The position will interact directly with software end-users and stakeholders. The Senior Developer reports to the Manager, Software Development or individual project lead.

Collaboration is key to the success of our group. We want team members who are eager to make an impact through their work and who excel as team players. This requires an enthusiasm to learn about methodologies and tools, to focus on the bigger picture and small details and to navigate challenging feedback.

Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs.  Please discuss available options with your recruiter.

Your Contributions and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project partners to translate business requirements into actual solutions
• Lead technical decisions and work to define direction and architecture
• Build reusable code for future applications 
• Communicate design decisions and tradeoffs effectively
• Troubleshoot and find solutions to issues which arise
• Create clear documentation for new code and systems
• Participate in the full software lifecycle from design, development and testing all the way through demonstration, training and production go-live
• Assist in improving QA processes, tools and environments
• Build front-end and back-end enhancements to our corporate website including new component and landing page build outs

Your Background and Skills

• Experience with Python, Django, JavaScript or related programming languages
• Experience with version control frameworks (GitHub, GitLab, etc.)
• Experience with pandas, numpy or other data science frameworks
• Experience with CMS Development (Wagtail CMS)
• Experience with bootstrap, react or other front-end frameworks
• Experience with SQL, Postgres or Mongo DB architecture
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite programs
• Familiarity with building CI/CD pipelines
• Possess understanding of database management systems including data structures, efficient database design and queries
• Possess strong technical and problem-solving skills including attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through
• Ability to self-educate on development practices
• Ability to translate technical information/program designs to non-technical team members and stakeholders
• Ability to see the big picture while also maintaining attention to smaller details
• Ability to work effectively within ambiguous circumstances and willingness to act in the face of unknowns (a bias for action)

Your Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of directly related programming experience and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience. Work experience should include the following:

• • 4 years of Python development
  • 2 years of Web Development (Django, Flask, Ruby-on-Rails, etc.)
  • 4 years of JavaScript development
  • 2 years of CMS Development (Wagtail CMS)

Preferred Qualifications

6 or more years of directly related experience, including up to 6 years of Python Development, up to 4 years of Web Development (Wagtail CMS, Django) and/or up to 6 years of JavaScript development

Why work with us?

Our firm is committed to providing our people with opportunities to excel professionally.  We believe in the importance of a welcoming work culture and quality work-life integration to support our staff as we grow together.

We’re leading the way to a better future of work culture. 

• Increased number of paid holidays per year
• Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions
• Flexible working hours and work arrangements
• Remote and hybrid opportunities
• Expanding Social Impact department for a healthy, happy, inclusive and productive workplace

The benefits of joining our team

• Strong growth opportunities
• Competitive benefits package
• 401(k) package with firm profit-sharing
• Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration
• Dress for your day policy
• Resources of a national firm

Get to know us better!

Hello! We’re Novogradac & Company LLP, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 800 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.

Novogradac & Company LLP is one of the nation’s top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields.

Ready to learn more?

To be considered for this position, interested candidates MUST apply via our company website: http://careers.novoco.com/ 

Novogradac & Company LLP offers a progressive work environment, competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life/disability insurance, commuter flex accounts and a 401(k). 

Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac’s culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.