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Application Developer (Data/Integrations)

Vaco
$120,000.00 - $130,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan, relocation assistance
United States, Florida, Bradenton
Apr 10, 2026
About the Opportunity We are seeking a Developer focused on application and data integrations to support and enhance the technology powering a large multi-location retail organization. This role combines software development with integration engineering, ensuring that data, systems, and applications across merchandising, store, and enterprise platforms work seamlessly together. The Developer will collaborate with product owners and an agile development team to design, build, and support integration services, APIs, data-driven workflows, and cloud-based components. This position plays a key role in modernization efforts, including leveraging AI capabilities and secure coding best practices. Location Hybrid role based in Bradenton, Florida. Relocation assistance may be considered. Remote is not available. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain application and system integrations, including APIs, services, and event-driven processes Support data flows between merchandising systems, store applications, cloud services, and enterprise platforms Collaborate with product owners and business partners to analyze user stories and translate them into technical solutions Apply secure coding practices, performance optimization, and clean architecture principles Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including development, testing, deployment, and support Mentor other developers, including both local and offshore team members Contribute to AI-driven transformation initiatives to improve team productivity and code quality Troubleshoot and diagnose integration or application issues to ensure reliability and stability Maintain and enhance monitoring dashboards and participate in on-call support as needed Drive continuous improvement in code quality, architecture, and development processes Perform additional duties as assigned Required Qualifications 7-10 years of experience in data integration or backend services development Experience building REST APIs, microservices, and event-based integrations Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as C#, .NET, Java, or Python Hands-on experience with cloud integration technologies, preferably Azure including Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Storage, and API Management Strong experience with SSIS, including troubleshooting, performance tuning, deployment, and configuration management Strong understanding of SQL and relational database concepts such as SQL Server and Oracle Experience using AI tools such as GitHub Copilot to improve development quality and efficiency Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to diagnose issues across applications, integrations, and data flows Preferred Qualifications Experience working in retail, ideally apparel retail Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices including CI/CD, Git, and pipelines Exposure to enterprise data platforms such as Oracle, DB2, Snowflake, or similar cloud data technologies Experience with integration patterns such as Pub/Sub, message queues, SOAP, or enterprise service buses Background developing or supporting merchandising, inventory, POS, or related retail systems Understanding of event-driven architecture and distributed systems Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.