Internal Tools Developer

Who We Are:

Bandwidth, a prior "Best of EC" award winner, is a global software company that helps enterprises deliver exceptional experiences through voice, messaging, and emergency services. Reaching 65+ countries and over 90 percent of the global economy, we're the only provider offering an owned communications cloud that delivers advanced automation, AI integrations, global reach, and premium human support. Bandwidth is trusted for mission-critical communications by the Global 2000, hyperscalers, and SaaS builders!

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What We Are Looking For :

As an Internal Tools Developer, your core responsibilities are emphasizing the design and development of web-based applications to enhance internal processes. It highlights the importance of collaboration with various stakeholders, including product managers and leadership, to align tool development with business objectives. The description also underlines the necessity for candidates to understand user needs and incorporate user-friendly designs, along with the crucial need for strong communication and teamwork abilities.

What You'll Do:

* Design and Develop Tools:
Architect and build scalable, high-quality web-based tools for internal use, focusing on automating processes and enhancing efficiency across various departments.

* Requirements Analysis:
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and analyze internal needs, translating business requirements into technical specifications for tool development.

* User Interface Design:
Create intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that simplify complex processes, ensuring a seamless user experience for all internal applications.

* Integration and Testing:
Integrate new tools with existing systems and workflows, conducting thorough testing to ensure reliability, functionality, and compatibility.

* User Support and Training:
Provide ongoing support to users, including troubleshooting, updates, and training materials, to ensure effective adoption and use of developed tools.

* Performance Monitoring:
Regularly monitor the performance of internal tools, identifying and addressing issues to maintain optimal functionality and user satisfaction.

* Feedback Loop:
Establish a feedback mechanism with users to gather insights and suggestions for improvements, continually iterating on tools to better meet internal needs.

* Documentation:
Maintain detailed documentation for all developed tools, including user guides, system architecture, and update logs, to support transparency and continuity.

* Technology Research:
Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in software development, identifying opportunities to leverage new tools or methodologies to improve internal tooling.

* Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with teams across the organization, including IT, operations, and product management, to ensure developed tools align with overall business strategies and enhance cross-departmental workflows.

* Collaborate with other internal development and engineering teams to bring tools to production.

What You Need:

* Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.

* Experience:

4-5+ years of software development experience.

* Knowledge:

* Programming

Languages:

Proficiency in programming languages commonly used for web development, such as JavaScript (and frameworks like React and Angular), Python, Ruby, or PHP, is essential.

* Database Management:
Knowledge of database technologies and management systems like MySQL, Postgre

SQL, Mongo

DB, or similar, including the ability to design, query, and manage data efficiently.

* Web Technologies: A strong understanding of web technologies and protocols, including HTML, CSS, REST APIs, and web servers (e.g., Apache, Nginx), to build and optimize web applications.

* Development Tools:
Familiarity with development and collaboration tools such as Git, Docker, Jenkins, or similar, for version control, containerization, and continuous integration/deployment.

* User Interface / User Experience (UI/UX):
Knowledge…