Developer Assoc
Evanston, IL

Job Description

Department: IT AS App Dev & Ops

Salary/Grade: ITS/78

Job Summary:

This role develops, codes, tests, and debugs new software or enhancements to existing software. Typically works with senior staff, but may coordinate smaller or less complex projects independently. Designs and implements basic technical solutions ensuring that business needs and requirements are met. Performs basic system integration tasks. Provides estimation for assigned tasks.

Specific Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning

* Participates in the development of new goals and strategies based on interactions with primary user.
* Develops plans for software deployment on heterogeneous systems.
* Collaborates with user to develop work flow and best practices.
* Partners with user in designing features for technology.

Administration

* Responds to customer inquiries via phone, online, in-person, etc.
* Creates and maintains code documentation.
* Grants system access to new user.
* Evaluates feature/upgrade/change requests and recommends action.
* Participates in interview process for new hires.
* Identifies database and software performance issues, and makes adjustments.

Development

* Researches and develops new algorithms and statistical techniques designed for analyzing data based on customer needs.
* Develops and maintains software infrastructure, via patches, bundles, releases and maintenance packs.
* Codes software applications adhering to designs supporting internal business requirements or external user.
* Completes tier 3 troubleshooting.
* Designs databases and data structures.
* Prioritizes tasks within project.
* Meets with business analyst/stakeholder to determine requirements.
* Opens tickets with vendors.

Performance

* Understanding of communication procedure for notifying the user (s) for any data / system availability issues.
* Incorporate learning into development tasks.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as computer science, information technology, or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
* 2 years relevant experience required.

Enterprise Applications

* PeopleSoft Campus Solutions (SES)
* PeopleTools

Infrastructure

* Amazon Web Services (AWS)
* Box Collaborative Storage
* Code Repositories (Git, Subversion)
* Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook)
* Microsoft SharePoint
* Service Orienteted Architecture (SOA)
* Skype
* SQL

Programming Languages and Frameworks

* Application Engine (PeopleSoft
* CSS
* HTML 5
* JavaScript
* PeopleCode (PeopleSoft)
* Shell Scripting
* SQR (Oracle Hyperion)
* XML

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

* Strong SQL skills

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.