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JOB SUMMARY
At Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC) and its many diverse subsidiaries our mission is to actively manage our businesses, our lands, and resources, our investments, and our relationships to enhance Inupiaq cultural and economic freedom. ASRC is seeking a skilled software developer to join our Business Solutions software development team.
As a Software Developer Level 1, you'll join a passionate and collaborative IT team dedicated to building digital solutions that empower our employees and serve our shareholder community. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to impactful internal platforms and services that support a wide range of business functions. You'll work with modern technologies and frameworks, grow your technical and consulting skills, and be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and service. If you're organized, curious, and eager to grow into a leadership role while making a difference in the lives of others, we invite you to bring your talents to ASRC.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (and other duties as assigned)

• Develop, maintain, and enhance features for internal platforms using Next.js

• Build and support integrations with ERPs, enterprise data warehouses (Databricks), Active Directory, SharePoint, Azure AI Search, and other business systems.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of external and internal communication sites (SharePoint, Smartsheet) and automation solutions (Power Automate, Power Platform, Logic Apps).

• Participate in requirements gathering, business analysis, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and support.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT teams to deliver solutions that meet organizational needs.

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices (version control, code reviews, CI/CD).

• Follow secure development practices, participate in security reviews, and continuously improve our Development Security Operations posture across our Software Development Life Cycle

• Develop and execute unit and system integration test scripts to ensure software quality.

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.

• Continuously learn and apply new technologies, frameworks, and best practices.

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and end users.

• May serve as point for Supervisor or Director on key project initiatives or improvement opportunities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Assist in the development and deployment of AI agents and copilots using Copilot Studio, including integration with Power Platform, SharePoint, and enterprise data sources.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS LEVEL
ASRC's Core competencies include Leading Self, Leading People and Leading the Organization. In addition to our core competency model, our framework includes competencies specific to the various levels of positions within our company. For more information on our core competencies please contact the HR Department and reference the ASRC Leadership Framework.
Customer Focus

• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Drive for Results

• Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Problem Solving

• Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.

Time Management

• Uses time effectively and efficiently, concentrating his/her efforts on the more important priorities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent experience.

• 1-3 years of professional software development experience (internships, co-op, or project work acceptable).

• Solid foundation in programming logic and principles (JavaScript/TypeScript preferred; Python and PowerShell a plus).

• Experience or coursework in modern web development (React/Next.js preferred or similar frameworks), including familiarity with utility-first CSS frameworks such as Tailwind CSS.

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, and web integration concepts, including authentication patterns (OAuth, API keys), webhook-based automation, and experience or willingness to learn enterprise API platforms such as Microsoft Graph, Oracle Fusion, or similar.

• Exposure to or willingness to learn third-party platforms and tools, including Directus CMS, Smartsheet, and ZOHO ServiceDesk

• Exposure to or willingness to learn Microsoft 365 tools and platforms, including SharePoint, Power Platform, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Dataverse.

• Exposure to or willingness to learn Microsoft Azure services (App Service, Logic Apps, Function Apps, or similar cloud services)

• Understanding of database concepts and data principles, including relational data modeling, querying, and data pipelines (Oracle, SQL, Databricks, noSQL or similar).

• Awareness of web application security concepts, including secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and familiarity with common threats (OWASP Top 10, CVEs); experience with Azure security tooling or WAF concepts a plus

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and emerging LLM-based platforms (Azure AI Foundry, Langsmith Copilot Studio, or similar); curiosity about applied AI in enterprise workflows is a strong plus.

• Basic knowledge of version control systems (Git, Git Hub, Azure DevOps).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow into a leadership role.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment is in a busy office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may be required to travel in small and large commercial aircraft.
NOTE:This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The statements contained herein are intended to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibilities, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.
ASRC is a drug-free workplace and pre-employment drug testing is part of the hiring process.
ASRC and its family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other legal protected status. EOE: M|F|D|VEEO Poster
Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Inupiat-owned corporation created as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
ASRC's family of companies apply a shareholder preference in employment, to the maximum extent feasible, as authorized by law.