Freelance Angular Frontend Developer Jobs in Indiana

Description:

CREA, LLC is a full-service low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) syndicator forming long-term relationships with investors and developers that cultivate success and improve lives. With 25 years in affordable housing, CREA has raised $13.5 billion, resulting in the formation of over 97,500 homes within 1059 communities across the country. Thanks to the contributions of over 135 employees, CREA continues to seek talented, passionate individuals who are excited about opportunities to grow with us. We are seeking a talented Senior Software Developer to join our Information Technology team in Indianapolis or Boston.

Physical Presence: In-Office | Tue – Thu; Flexible | Mon & Fri

Open to: Indianapolis, IN, or Boston, MA

Reports to: VP, Software Development

Work Authorization: CREA does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship from CREA.

Position Summary:

The Senior Software Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting business applications, integrations, and automation solutions that enable scalable, secure, and efficient operations across CREA. This role is application-first, with a strong emphasis on Angular, PHP/Laravel, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure services, and Power Platform tools. The ideal candidate combines strong software development experience with data integration expertise and a practical mindset for delivering modern, business-focused solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain business applications using Angular for frontend development and PHP/Laravel for backend services.
• Build and maintain VSTO integrations for MS Office applications using .NETFramework.
• Build and support integrations across business systems, databases, APIs, and enterprise platforms using Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, and related Azure services.
• Develop and automate workflows and business processes using Power Automate and Power Apps.
• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions.
• Contribute to application, database, and integration modernization initiatives, including migration and deployment activities in Azure environments.
• Support modern software delivery practices, including testing, deployment, troubleshooting, documentation, and CI/CD pipeline execution.
• Monitor application performance, reliability, and data quality, and resolve issues through root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Implement secure coding, integration, and data handling practices that align with company standards and compliance expectations.
• Explore and apply AI-enabled capabilities where appropriate to improve user experience, automation, or operational efficiency.
• Assist users with technical requests and questions, including debugging and recreating user issues.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of professional experience in application development, software engineering, or closely related roles.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with web application development in business environments using PHP and JavaScript
• 3+ years of experience with Angular and Laravel frameworks.
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server, relational databases, and system integration patterns.
• Understanding of APIs, ETL/ELT concepts, data pipelines, and cross-platform data integration.
• Experience working in Windows-based enterprise environments with modern development and deployment practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.
• Experience with AI-enabled tools, automation capabilities, or intelligent application features is a plus.

Preferred:

• Hands-on experience developing integrations and/or add-ins with Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Hands-on experience with Power Automate and Power Apps for workflow and low-code solution development.
• Experience using Azure services hosted web applications, databases, and integrations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.

Technical Skills

• Software Development: JavaScript/TypeScript (Angular v16+ preferred), PHP (v8.3, Laravel v12 preferred), .NETFramework (VSTO preferred), REST APIs
• Data & Integration: Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, Azure SQL, ETL/ELT concepts, APIs, data pipelines
• Automation & Low-Code: Power Automate and Power Apps preferred
• Cloud & Platform Services: Azure App Service, Azure SQL, integration services, cloud deployment concepts
• Development Tools & Practices: GitHub, JetBrains PHPStorm IDE with AI Assist (or similar), Visual Studio, CI/CD pipelines, testing, debugging, documentation

Core Competencies:

• Software Development – Builds scalable, maintainable applications that support business operations.
• Systems Integration – Connects applications, data sources, and workflows across platforms.
• Automation Mindset – Identifies opportunities to streamline manual processes through automation.
• Problem Solving – Diagnoses technical issues and delivers practical, effective solutions.
• Collaboration – Works effectively with stakeholders across IT and the business.
• Communication – Explains technical concepts clearly and supports cross-functional delivery.
• Continuous Improvement – Improves applications, integrations, and delivery practices over time.

Our Values:

• We work as a family, investing in each other, worthy causes, and the communities we serve.
• We have integrity in all that we do; we embrace differences and treat others with kindness and respect.
• We believe that, with teamwork, we can accomplish anything and pursue inventive solutions for our clients.

Work Authorization

• CREA does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship from CREA.

Location Requirement

• This position requires regular work from our Indianapolis or Boston office. Please confirm that you are either currently located in the Indianapolis or Boston area, or willing to relocate without relocation assistance.

Compensation:

Compensation for this position is determined based on factors such as education, qualifications, relevant experience, and geographic location.

• Indianapolis, IN: $107,000 – $129,000 (midpoint: $117,000)
• Boston, MA: $131,000 – $155,000 (midpoint: $142,000)

Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review

As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process. AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirements of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.