Northwestern University · 11 hours ago
Developer
Evanston, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $92K/yr
2+ years expNorthwestern University is a prestigious institution seeking a Developer to enhance their IT Technology Support Services. The role involves developing, coding, testing, and debugging software, while collaborating with users to ensure that business needs are met through effective technical solutions.
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Responsibilities
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
Designs and builds web pages using a variety of software applications, techniques, and tools
Designs web logic to support organization’s strategies and goals relative to automating workflow
Responsible for design and use, developing and providing web content, or assuring the overall technical integrity of organization’s web applications and forms
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 workflow and best practices
Partners with user in designing features for technology
Responds to customer inquiries via phone, online, in-person, etc
Creates and maintains code documentation
Create, manage, and format site evaluations, forms, online surveys, web statistical tracking and reporting, interactive modules and other tools as required
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
Develops and maintains software infrastructure, via patches, bundles, releases, and maintenance packs
Codes software applications adhering to designs and functionality supporting internal business requirements or external user
Researches and develops new algorithms and statistical techniques designed for analyzing data based on customer needs
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
Ensure NUIT web-based forms are accurate, clear, complete, compelling and error free
Completes daily assignments, including art direction and image/graphic creation for visual elements to support the promotion of NUIT systems, services, and project
Supervises
Assist with mentoring of student workers and other staff helping with web development projects
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or 2 years equivalent experience
2 years relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in developing applications, products, and environments in TeamDynamix (TDX), iPaaS, HTML5, JQUERY, REACT JS, PYTHON, PHP, JAVA, C++, and GitHub
Front-end and back-end development experience for seamless integration
Experience monitoring, analyzing, and using data strategically
Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience in messaging and branding in a Higher Ed institution
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with senior management and with colleagues across the University
Preferred
Bachelor's degree and advanced experience with web technologies
Understanding of Web-based usability and accessibility guidelines (W3C, WCAG 2.0)
Demonstrated experience with content management systems, interactive design and architecture, video and accessible design
Experience using ITSM platforms such as TeamDynamix and ServiceNow
Experience with SQL and relational database management systems such as Oracle and MS SQL Server
Three year's work experience
Understanding of the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework
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 in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home
Variety of tools and resources for developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education
Company
Northwestern University
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.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Northwestern University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (325)
2024 (308)
2023 (280)
2022 (282)
2021 (184)
2020 (155)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
Recent News
2026-01-25
Digital Journal
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