Application Developer

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Commtech, a New Charter Technologies company, is one of the most trusted and experienced names in IT services in the Gulf South. Our success is built on providing fast, simple and quality solutions and managing both routine day-to-day operations and maintenance as well as more complicated, enterprise-level projects through the culture of “partnering with customers”. We offer a culture built on the principles of integrity, teamwork, quality, contribution, and growth. 

Application Developer

At Commtech, a New Charter Company, we are seeking an Application Developer in Harahan, LA / Elmwood, LA (in other companies this person could hold the title of Application Software Developer, ASP.NET Application Developer, SQL Database Application Developer) to build and support database-driven business applications and manage client IT projects.

This is an onsite position in Harahan, LA / Elmwood, LA.

In this role, you will work directly with client stakeholders and internal IT teams to plan, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot in-house applications that support day-to-day business operations. You will use ASP.NET, SQL, Oracle databases, and Microsoft Access to address application requests, manage data, and improve existing systems. Your work will also include evaluating data sources, supporting database integrations, and helping execute migrations when needed.

To be successful in this role, you will be comfortable taking ownership of assigned application and database projects, clarifying requirements, and making steady progress with limited day-to-day direction. You will draw on hands-on SQL development, Oracle and Access knowledge, and experience with database migrations and ETL to understand how information moves between systems and resolve technical issues. You will also need the curiosity and adaptability to learn unfamiliar applications quickly while communicating clearly with the people who rely on them.

We understand that great candidates may not meet every requirement listed. If you meet around 70% of the qualifications and are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

General job duties include:

• Own assigned client IT projects focused on internal applications and database management, from understanding the business need through implementing and supporting the solution
• Develop, enhance, and maintain in-house database-driven applications, using ASP.NET and related database technologies to support reliable business workflows
• Analyze existing data sources and assist with database migrations, including data extraction, transformation, loading, and validation as appropriate to the project
• Investigate application and database issues by reviewing queries, data flows, and existing program behavior; identify practical fixes and help maintain system reliability
• Independently navigate unfamiliar applications and tools, learn how existing systems work, and advance assigned work with limited guidance while coordinating with client stakeholders

Required Experience:

• Hands-on ASP.NET development experience, including building, updating, or supporting business applications
• Practical database experience covering data migrations and ETL processes, including working with data across different sources or systems
• Strong SQL proficiency, including writing joins and stored procedures, troubleshooting queries, and improving query performance
• Hands-on experience working with Oracle databases to support application data and database operations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Access, including forms, queries, reports, and VBA used in existing business applications

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with PL/SQL, additional .NET technologies, or Power BI for database programming, application development, or reporting
• Experience modernizing or migrating legacy Microsoft Access databases to SQL Server or another more scalable database platform
• Previous experience in managed services or another client-facing IT environment, with the ability to collaborate directly with users and stakeholders

Compensation:

The compensation is expected to start at $33.00+ per hour or higher. Our offer will be determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amount listed above.

CommTech, a New Charter Company, is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CommTech recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.