Windows Application C++ Developer

For over 60 years, AHI Travel has been a leader in the creation and operation of unique travel programs specifically designed for the curious traveler. Our trips are educationally and culturally focused, delight the mind, and ensure that the experience is a comprehensive one. At AHI we eat, sleep, and breathe group travel. With deep relationships worldwide and a hard-working, travel-loving team, we continuously reimagine and deliver top quality experiences that our travelers will remember for a lifetime.

AHI Travel is seeking to add a Windows Application C++ Developer to our team. The Windows Application C++ Developer will assist with AHI’s in-house reservation management system and other internal technology needs. AHI will make the investment in someone who wants to be with us for the long term!

Essential Job Functions:
•    Consult with supervisor, other programmers, and end users to gather information about program intent, functions, features, data and I/O requirements, hardware, and operating system environment.
•    Design and write software, UI layouts, reports, and interfaces to/from other systems based on the specifications.
•    Create test transactions and run tests to find errors and confirm code meets specifications.
•    Write and maintain documentation of changes to code and specifications.
•    Provide technical assistance by responding to inquiries regarding errors, problems, or questions with applications.
•    Train end users or technical support staff to use and support program.
•    Coordinate with other programmers about program revisions.
 

• College or university program certificate and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of programming experience.
• Knowledge of C++ in a Windows environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio C++.
• Knowledge of the following is a plus.
  • AppleScript
  • SQL
  • C#
  • Tortoise versioning software
• This position is located in our Chicago Headquarters office.

What you can expect:
•    Work with talented and diverse individuals who are passionate about world travel, geography, history, and culture.
•    Join a purpose-driven company committed to creating lifelong bucket-list tour experiences for our travelers.
•    Work-life balance is important to us, and we want our associates to have balanced lives, so we offer remote working arrangements for positions that can be effectively performed remotely. 

Personal Characteristics:
•    A self-starter, confident in your abilities, self-motivated and able to work effectively with little supervision. 
•    A high-energy, results-oriented individual who can make a difference; an individual who takes the initiative, makes things happen, accepts accountability, and has a "can do" attitude; has a sense of urgency. 
•    Solid business acumen with qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
•    Creative and flexible in attitude and style to adapt to new situations in a rapidly changing, dynamic environment.
•    Desire to work for a growing company.
•    A strong value system, unquestioned integrity, and good listening skills.
•    Ability to thrive in a team environment.

Benefits:
AHI works hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourages everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of benefits to our associates:
•    Retirement Plan
•    Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
•    Life Insurance
•    Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
•    Career growth and development
•    Family and Friends discount - have those close to you experience the unique and exciting bucket-list AHI tours.  

Compensation:
The salary for our roles depends on circumstances, including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include a bonus, incentives, or commission. 

Being you at AHI:
AHI is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or Associates based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AHI also prohibits harassment of applicants or Associates based on any of these protected categories. It is also AHI's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.