Applications Developer

The [Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)](http://lahsa.org/about)seeks motivated professionals who want to use their talents and skills to make a difference. Our staff are adaptive problem solvers and passionate about enriching people's lives. If you are mission-driven, dedicated to superior service and support, and can diligently work independently and in a collaborative environment, join our team. LAHSA is leading the fight to end homelessness in LA County. Here, not only would your work impact the community, but we also offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Created in 1993, LAHSA is a joint powers authority of the city and county of Los Angeles. As the lead agency in the HUD-funded Los Angeles Continuum of Care (CoC), we coordinate and manage federal, state, county, and city funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to people experiencing homelessness. This position is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of custom web applications that support homeless services operations across the Los Angeles Continuum of Care (LA CoC). The Application Developer will work as part of a small, agile team building and enhancing full-stack applications used by approximately 5,000 active users across 400 partner organizations. Requires a strong understanding of the full software development life cycle, relational database systems, and front-end web technologies. The individual will collaborate directly with operations staff and partner agencies to interpret business needs, translate requirements into working software, and deliver reliable, accessible solutions. Must be comfortable working across the entire stack — from database design and server-side logic to responsive front-end interfaces — and be proficient in using AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery and maintain quality with a lean team. ***The functions listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities.*** - Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack web applications supporting homeless services operations, including outreach coordination, housing applications, and resource management. - Write and optimize SQL stored procedures, views, and queries to support application functionality, reporting, and data integration with third-party systems. - Monitor and maintain automated database processes including SQL Server Agent jobs, scheduled data imports/exports, and recurring report generation - Build and maintain responsive front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks, ensuring usability across devices and compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA). - Use AI-assisted development tools and techniques to accelerate code generation, debugging, testing, and documentation while maintaining code quality and security standards. - Integrate custom applications with external platforms and APIs, including coordination with vendor systems used across the LA CoC. - Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle — requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and production support. - Collaborate with operations staff, partner agencies, and stakeholders to clarify requirements, recommend solutions, and translate business needs into technical specifications. - Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across application, database, and server layers in a timely manner. - Participate in application modernization efforts including framework version upgrades, codebase refactoring, and technical debt reduction across legacy systems - Maintain and improve existing codebases by reducing technical debt, improving maintainability, and applying consistent coding standards. - Create and maintain technical documentation including system architecture, data flows, stored procedure logic, and deployment procedures. - Assist with IIS web serve…