Developer

Job Description

Salary:

Developer

The Developer will contribute to building and maintaining proprietary software using a variety of tools and modern technologies, including (but not limited to) Typescript, React, React Native, Ruby on Rails. This role is designed for individuals early in their software development career who are driven to learn, grow and make an impact. At Northwoods, developers thrive in a collaborative environment that values mentorship, code quality, and user experience. We encourage curiosity, continuous improvement, and commitment to development practices. We seek developers who are ready to contribute, challenge themselves, and help shape the future of our products and services by building solutions that matter

Experience What were looking for

4-year degree or equivalent experience

Experience in any of the following languages is a plus: C#, Swift, Ruby, Rails, PostGres, Typesript, and/or Javascript.

Experience with testing automation tools and frameworks is a plus.

What youll be doing

Participate in software delivery with assistance from other developers on an agile development team.

Participate in code reviews, both as a reviewer and reviewee, to promote code quality and shared learning.

Identify and suggest improvements to existing systems, workflows, or practices.

Enhance current applications and support legacy applications.

Take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to team goals.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

You may be a good fit for our team if you have the following skills

Programming experience and aptitude required.

Working knowledge of at least one object-oriented programming language.

Must demonstrate proficient ability with a single editor to improve efficiency and effectiveness of daily tasks.

Foundational understanding of databases.

Understands and works to apply the basics of software development craftsmanship.

Demonstrates communication skills; must be able to contribute constructively to team discussions; easily builds rapport, is a good listener, uses diplomacy and tact, able to provide and accept feedback.

Balances independent work with effective collaboration, demonstrating ownership and accountability for assigned tasks.

Proactively seeks opportunities to learn and improve, showing initiative in enhancing processes, achieving stronger results, and advancing personal development.

Adapts quickly to change and remains flexible in dynamic environments.

What we provide

Medical (includes H.S.A. option with employer contribution), dental, and vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Company paid basic life insurance

401(k) with 3.5% company match and immediate vesting

Free financial education and consultation

Wellness program that helps you earn lower premiums

Robust EAP program that includes free therapy sessions, lifestyle coaching, legal/ID theft services, and more

12 weeks fully paid parental leave

Up to $5,000 adoption fee reimbursement

$500 wellness reimbursement after 60 days of employment

Generous PTO policy and 10 company paid holidays

Company paid cell phone plan

Find yourself checking a lot of these boxes but doubting whether you should apply?Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Northwoods, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Northwoods is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are excited to work with talented people, period. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or civil status, political affiliation, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Who is Northwoods?

Northwoods makes software solutions that improve the quality of the life of case managers and social workers in the Health and Human Services (HHS) field. Recognized as one of Columbustop places to work,working at Northwoods means being part of a team thats passionate about making an impact on the lives of HHS professionals and the families they serve.

We believe in creating a culture of inclusivity and accountability seeking to hire professional, passionate and driven individuals that believe in the values that we believe in:

Curiosity Willing to test assumptions, courage to ask questions, and active listening.

Community Helping and mentoring each other, celebrating diversity and acknowledging our team members contributions.

Resourcefulness Willing to try and fail. Asking for help and trusting the expertise of our team.

Stewardship Safeguarding Northwoods values, culture, mission, and resources.

We believe that our team members are all accountable adults, not only to themselves but to each other, and we treat them that way. Our team works incredibly hard and is proven through dedication to their craft and our mission.

Our Solutions

Our products are designed for state and county social care program areas, including child welfare, childcare, child support, economic assistance and adult & aging agencies. These solutions leverage technology to allow case workers and social workers to easily collect, store, manage, and share case content and data more efficiently. By simplifying processes, our customers can spend more time engaging with the families they serve, make better informed decisions and achieve better outcomes.

TraverseA SaaS solution that allows for easy, on-the-go access to case files, case work and interview forms and intelligent insights on case content and materials, which lead to better engagement and better outcomes.

CompassCompass solution is some of our longer standing software that supports multiple markets for both state and county customers. Our focus on reducing time wasted on paperwork and administrative burdens allows case workers to better serve families in need.

Case Aide Services - Our trusted team of experienced child welfare professionals becomes an extension of agency staff supporting them with administrative tasks such as referral and records requests, compiling documents for court, and document organization. Workers can focus on fostering healthier families without sacrificing their own well-being.