Operations Associate Developer
Description:
The Link Group is a thriving 122-person employee-owned marketing research firm. We are looking for a QuickBase Developer to build and maintain the low-code applications that keep our project management, fielding, and business operations running smoothly. This person will work closely with the operations team to turn everyday process needs into reliable, well-structured QuickBase solutions.
This role comes with competitive salary (annual performance and company bonus eligible), generous paid time off (including winter break), a robust medical plan, 401k and ESOP retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and access to our house in St. John. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company and to continue to hone your developer expertise.
Requirements
Essential Functions:
Builds and maintains QuickBase applications that support project management, workflow automation, and data tracking across the organization.
Translates requirements into scalable QuickBase solutions, including tables, relationships, forms, reports, and dashboards.
Develops and maintains formulas, automations, and Pipelines to streamline manual processes and reduce administrative work.
Integrates QuickBase with other business systems using APIs and native connectors.
Manages user roles, permissions, and data governance to protect data integrity and security across all applications.
Monitors application performance, troubleshoots issues, and implements fixes and enhancements as needs evolve.
Evaluates new systems and technology as needed.
Partners with the Operations Program Manager to implement operations initiatives.
Performs post-implementation monitoring to assess effectiveness, address issues and gaps, and iterate as necessary.
Stays up to date on QuickBase platform updates, new features, and industry best practices.
Prioritizes and manages break fix application enhancement requests in a help desk environment.
Carries out other duties as assigned by the IT Director
Essential Physical Requirements
Sitting: Remaining seated at a workstation for extended periods, often 6 or more hours a day.
Computer use: Using a keyboard, mouse or other input devices continuously, with repetitive fine motor movements.
Screen time: Viewing and reading on-screen code, documentation and data for long stretches.
Communication: Exchanging information accurately in meetings, video calls, code reviews and written channels like Teams, email and tickets.
Cognitive demands: Focusing for long periods, solving complex problems, holding attention to detail and handling several priorities at once.
Light lifting: Occasionally lifting up to 10 to 15 lbs, such as a laptop or monitor.
Mobility: Moving around the office or attending onsite meetings
Qualifications:
5+ Years Professional development/programming experience or 3+ Years professional experience with a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Applied Mathematics).
Working knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for QuickBase code pages and rich text fields.
Experience building and administering applications (QuickBase experience preferred).
Strong grasp of relational database concepts, including table relationships, data modeling, and normalization.
Familiarity with API integration.
Eye for user experience and interface design, with the ability to build intuitive forms, dashboards, and reports that end users can navigate with minimal training.
Customer service mindset; You can explain technical concepts to non-technical colleagues with clarity and professional grace. Able to correspond verbally and in writing, with team members and vendors, in a concise and professional manner.
Desired Qualifications:
Working knowledge of Jinja scripting for QuickBase pipelines.
Practical experience with QuickBase Pipelines, formulas, and automations
QuickBase certifications (e.g., QuickBase Certified Builder).
Openness and/exposure to integrating AI tools into software applications