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Northwestern University · 8 hours ago

Developer

Evanston, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$80K/yr - $85K/yr

2+ years exp

Northwestern University is seeking a Developer to efficiently develop, test, deploy, and debug software solutions. The role involves collaborating with analysts and stakeholders to design and implement technical solutions that meet business needs and requirements.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Collaborates with analysts and users to develop workflows and features

Assists in all stages of the project, starting from the initial planning stages

Responds to inquiries and adheres to Northwestern’s ITSM

Creates and maintains software, process, and support documentation

Communicates, diagnoses, and resolves database and software performance issues

Executes all phases of the SDLC with occasional guidance

Works with business analysts and stakeholders to determine and document requirements

Designs databases and data structures

Develops applications according to specifications from analysts and senior developers to support business requirements

Completes tier 3 troubleshooting

Prioritizes assigned tasks

Escalates issues with vendors as appropriate

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

AWSSQL/MySQL/PostgresJavaJavaScriptPHPGitRESTful APIsDatabase designFull-stack developmentDebuggingCritical thinkingProblem solvingCollaborationOrganizational skills

Required

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: Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Code Repositories (Git, Subversion)

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook)

SQL/MySQL/Postgres

Programming Languages and Frameworks: Java

JavaScript

PHP

Analytical: critical thinking

database design/ data structure

Debugging

decision making

problem solving

Troubleshooting

Project: Code documentation

collaboration and teamwork

organizational skills

planning

workflow development & documentation

Proficient in a modern programming language such as PHP, Python, Java, or JavaScript

Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining full-stack applications

Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs

Experience with SQL and relational database development

Experience using Git version control system

Experience learning new technologies independently

Strong verbal and written communication abilities

Ability to think critically and to understand projects from business, customer and technical perspectives

Excellent analytic, problem-solving, and collaborative skills

Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and multi-task

Able to work in a hybrid environment

Proactively identifies, communicates, and addresses technical problems and opportunities

Preferred

Knowledge of higher education

Experience working as part of an Agile software development team and/or as part of diverse information systems project teams is highly desired

Knowledge of current industry best practices in software design and development

Experience developing full-stack applications on an application framework such as Laravel, CakePHP, Drupal, Symfony, CodeIgniter, .NET MVC, Django, Ruby on Rails, Spring, etc. Laravel preferred

Experience writing automated tests for an application

Experience creating technical documentation

Familiarity with GitHub Actions

Familiarity with Terraform or OpenTofu

Familiarity with cloud (AWS) services

Benefits

Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans

Retirement benefits

Tuition discounts

Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care

Employee career development resources

Company

Northwestern University

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Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.

Founded in 1851

Evanston, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees