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 Application Developer – Data Integration & Automation 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

Position Summary:

The Senior Application Developer – Data Integration & Automation 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.

• 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 

• Application 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:

• Application 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 stay the same: 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 

• No visa sponsorship available
• Candidates must currently reside within commuting distance of Indianapolis, IN, or Boston, MA, as relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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)