at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
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Job ID50336
LocationEvanston, Illinois
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Department: IT AS App Dev & Ops
Salary/Grade: ITS/79
Job Summary:
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.
Miscellaneous
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.
Infrastructure (extends across applications)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Programming Languages and Frameworks
CSS
JavaScript
PHP
SQL
Laravel
Analytical
critical thinking
Debugging
decision making
enterprise architecture
problem solving
Troubleshooting
use-case analysis
Project
Code documentation
collaboration and teamwork
organizational skills
planning
workflow development & documentation
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
Programming experience in a structured programming language.
Experience writing SQL to manipulate and extract data from a database.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytic, problem solving, and collaborative skills
Must have demonstrated an ability to work independently
Proven ability to prioritize and multi-task.
Ability to identify and analyze significant problems and opportunities
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively one-to-one and in small groups
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with PHP framework, automated testing and Terraform highly desired.
Experience working directly with functional analysts
Experience designing and implementing web services.
Experience with a software implementation methodology is desired.
Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)
Experience with visual programming applications.
Working knowledge of AWS components and technology.
Target hiring range for this position will be between $78,000-$93,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home.... For full info follow application link.
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.
