Developer Associate

Department: IT AS App Dev & Ops
Salary/Grade: ITS/78

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Entry-Level PHP Web Developer to join our dynamic team. This role involves developing, coding, testing, and debugging a new software or enhancements to existing software. The ideal candidate will be responsible for writing clean, efficient code, and working closely with senior staff, or other developers to ensure optimal functionality. They will implement basic technical solutions ensuring that business needs and requirements are met. And will performs smaller system integration tasks. They will provide estimation for assigned tasks.

This is an excellent opportunity for a new graduate or someone early in their career to build a solid foundation in web development in a workplace fostering innovation and continuous learning.

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 internal business requirements or external user.
• Competes tier 3 troubleshooting.
• Develops reports.
• Prioritizes assigned tasks.
• Opens help tickets with vendors.

Miscellaneous

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)

• 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.
• No experience required.
• Linux Operating System
• SQL
• CSS
• HTML 5
• JavaScript
• JQuery
• Node.js
• Perl
• PHP
• RHEL
• Critical Thinking
• Debugging
• Problem Solving
• Troubleshooting
• Code documentation
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Organizational Skills

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

• Knowledgeable in a modern programming language such as PHP, Ruby, Python, Java, Javascript, etc.
• Familiarity of web application development and understanding of web development best practices such as code reusability, security, and performance optimization.
• Good understanding of SQL to manipulate and extract data from a relational database. (e.g., PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with Version Control Systems like Git.
• Conceptual understanding of RESTful APIs and how to integrate them into applications.
• Strong communication skills (written & verbal) and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to troubleshoot, debug and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with Linux and Unix-like operating systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrate ability to manage multi-tasks and deliver on deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)

• Experience in higher education environment is highly desired
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies
• Knowledge of current industry best practices in software design and software development.

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Familiarity with Laravel PHP framework and front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js is a plus.
• Working knowledge of AWS components and technology.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment systems (Github actions, Terraform) is desired
• Exposure to automated testing tools is highly desired and creating technical documentation.
• Desire and willingness to learn new tools and technologies and adapt to a constantly changing technologies.
• The ability to be a self-starter with an excellent organization skill.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.

Target hiring amount for this position will be $73,000 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. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

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