Developer Associate Freelance

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.

• Completes tier 3 troubleshooting.

• Develops reports.

• Prioritizes assigned tasks.

• Opens help 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.

• No experience required.

Infrastructure

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

• Microsoft SharePoint

• Oracle database

• SQL

Programming Languages and Frameworks

• HTML 5

• JavaScript

• Python

Analytical

• critical thinking

• Debugging

• decision making

• judgment

• problem solving

• Troubleshooting

• use-case analysis

Project

• agile environment

• Code documentation

• collaboration and teamwork

• iterative & incremental development

• organizational skills

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

• Solid written and verbal communication.

• Problem solving and critical thinking skills.

• Team collaboration

• Coding experience or coding boot camp

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.

• 1-2 years programming experience in real world setting.

• 1-3 years People (PeopleCode, PeopleTools)

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• SQL

• Debugging and troubleshooting skills.

• Agile scrum team collaboration

Target hiring amount for this role is $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 athttps://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 athttps://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

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