Developer Associate
Evanston, IL

Job Description

Department: IT AS App Dev & Ops

Salary/Grade: ITS/76

Job Summary:

The Developer completes maintenance on existing software products. This role assists in developing code, testing and debugging new software, and making enhancements to existing software. This position writes programs according to specifications from senior staff. This role performs basic system integration tasks.

Specific Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning

* Collaborates with user to develop work flow and best practices.
* Assists in all stages of the project, starting from the initial planning stages.

Administration

* Responds to inquiries via phone, online, in-person, etc.
* Creates and maintains software/process/support documentation.
* Routes more complex requests for features/upgrades/changes to appropriate senior staff/management.
* Participates in team/project meetings.
* Identifies database and software performance issues and makes adjustments.

Development

* Assists with design, development, and maintenance.
* Tests and debugs software.
* Writes programs according to specifications from senior staff.
* Codes software applications adhering to designs that support business requirements.
* Completes tier 3 troubleshooting.
* Develops reports.
* Prioritizes assigned tasks.
* Opens help tickets with vendors.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training or experience from which comparable skills can be acquired.
* No PeopleSoft experience required.
* Please see information highlighted in tables below.
* Infrastructure (extends across applications)- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook), SQL/MySQL/Postgres.
* Analytical- Critical thinking, debugging, decision making, judgment, problem solving, troubleshooting.
* Project- Code documentation, collaboration and teamwork, organizational skills.
* Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
* Solid written and verbal communication.
* Problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.
* 1-2 years programming experience in real world setting.

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

* SQL
* Debugging and troubleshooting 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.

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.