Description
Position: Developer 1
About ACE Scholarships
ACE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, founded in 2000 in Denver, Colorado, to provide low-income children with equal access to quality K-12 private schools through partial scholarship support. Over the past 25+ years, ACE has delivered more than 140,000 scholarships worth over $390 million. This school year, ACE is serving approximately 16,000+ children in Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, and is actively pursuing other expansion opportunities with the support of national funding partners. ACE is actively preparing for the Federal School Choice Tax Credit Program which comes into effect January 2027. For more information visit the ACE website at www.acescholarships.org.
Our Mission
Our mission is to advance K-12 educational freedom, with a focus on securing financial support for families so they may access the quality education of their choice.
Our Values
ACE Founding Principles: Our founding principles are the foundation of ACE and our North Star. We honor ACE’s founders by remaining committed to these principles, and we passionately advocate for the Mission and Vision these principles support.
Accountability: We embrace personal responsibility by taking ownership of our work and focusing on results. We expect both to give and to receive honest feedback.
Innovation: We know ideas matter. We prefer the risks and rewards that come with creativity to the certainty that attends stagnation.
Adaptability: We position ourselves to take advantage of opportunities, embracing strategic and operational change when it makes our work more impactful.
Optimism: We believe our best days are ahead, and we embrace a forward-thinking mindset. We will make mistakes, but we will remain cheerful in the face of adversity and give people the benefit of the doubt.
Kindness: We value everyone on our team, respect differences and trust one another. This requires courage and strength, as it involves celebrating and giving our undivided attention to others.
Our Founding Principles
- Free enterprise and democracy work
- Parents know the best education environment for their kids
- Private schools offer great value and have open seats
- All people are created equal and deserve an equal chance to pursue the American Dream
Position Overview
The Developer I (Business Systems) is an entry-level development role responsible for supporting the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of ACE Scholarships' business systems and customer-facing digital solutions. Working under the direction of the Vice President of Business Technology, this position contributes to software development projects involving ServiceNow, workflow automation, APIs, integrations, web applications, reporting tools, and cloud-based platforms.
The Developer I partners with Business Systems, Operations, Customer Service, Development, and Program teams to translate documented requirements into reliable, scalable, and user-friendly technical solutions. This role is ideal for an individual who has demonstrated strong technical aptitude, enjoys solving problems, and is eager to contribute to business systems development in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Application Development & Enhancement
- Develop, test, maintain, and support software solutions that support ACE Scholarships' business operations and customer-facing systems.
- Contribute to web applications, portals, workflows, automations, integrations, and enhancement requests.
- Troubleshoot defects and support continuous improvement of existing systems and applications.
ServiceNow & Workflow Development
- Support development, configuration, and enhancement activities within ServiceNow and related business platforms.
- Build and maintain workflows, forms, automation routines, business rules, and user-facing functionality.
- Assist with operational efficiency improvements through system enhancements and workflow optimization.
Integrations, APIs & Automation
- Support APIs, integrations, data exchange processes, and workflow automation initiatives.
- Assist in development and maintenance of automated business processes and connected systems.
- Help improve operational efficiency through technology-enabled solutions and business system enhancements.
Testing, Validation & Production Support
- Participate in testing, validation, deployment, troubleshooting, and release activities.
- Investigate, document, and support resolution of customer-facing and operational system issues.
- Assist with production support activities and ensure solutions meet business requirements and quality standards.
AI, Innovation & Emerging Technologies
- Support AI and automation initiatives across ACE Scholarships' platforms and business processes.
- Participate in the implementation, testing, and refinement of automation and AI-enabled solutions.
- Continuously explore opportunities to improve efficiency, customer experience, and operational effectiveness through technology.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with Business Systems Analysts, Technical Program Managers, Developers, Operations, and business stakeholders.
- Participate in solution design discussions and technical planning activities.
- Help translate documented requirements into functional technical solutions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Foundational understanding of software development methodologies and programming concepts.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply them effectively.
- Working knowledge of web technologies, APIs, integrations, automation, and cloud-based applications.
- Understanding of software testing, debugging, and quality assurance practices.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.
- Strong alignment with ACE's mission, values, and founding principles.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent technical experience may be substituted.
- Demonstrated experience with software development, automation, integrations, technical implementation projects, or business systems development.
- Required day-one familiarity with ServiceNow, JavaScript, APIs and integrations, workflow automation, HTML/CSS.
- Preferred experience with AI and automation tools.
- Prior experience as a Systems Business Analyst, Technical Analyst, or similar role may substitute for traditional development experience.
- Strong desire to contribute to the design, development, and support of business technology solutions.
Location, Travel, and Reporting
- Full-time, in-office position based in Denver.
- Remote work at manager discretion.
- Reports directly to the Vice President of Business Technology.
- Limited travel may be required.
FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt
Compensation
Annual salary range: $64,000 - $70,000, based on experience and alignment with internal pay bands. This role is eligible for ACE’s standard performance bonus program and benefits package.
In addition, this role is eligible for ACE's comprehensive benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:
- Medical Insurance (with generous employer contribution)
- Dental Insurance (with generous employer contribution)
- Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- HSA, FSA, Limited FSA, and Dependent Care FSA pre-tax spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free, Employer-paid Short-term, Long-term, and AD&D insurance
- 401(k) with 6% employer match with immediate vesting
- Monthly cellphone stipend
- Scholarships for employee’s children actively enrolled in a K-12 private school ($3,500 per child, up to $10,500 per year)
- On-site amenities at Colorado home office include employer-paid parking, gym, café, and building security, and in-suite coffee, snack bar, and walking treadmill.
This is an in-office position in the Denver Tech Center (80111). ACE Scholarships is unable to offer relocation assistance or sponsorship for this position. Local candidates are encouraged to apply.