Developer Associate Job Evanston area,Illinois USA,Business

Department: IT AS Data Mgmt/Analytic

Salary/Grade: ITS/78

Target hiring range for this position will be between $72,340 - $74,00 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

Job Summary:

Completes maintenance on existing software products. Assists in developing code, tests and debugging new software or making enhancements to existing software. Writes programs according to specifications from senior staff. Performs basic system integration tasks.

Specific Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning

Collaborates with users to develop workflow 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.
BI
Cognos BI
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
PL/SQL
Tableau/PowerBI
Critical Thinking
Business Intelligence Application Design
Data Modeling
Data Warehouse Design/Develop
Debugging
Decision Making
Judgment
Metadata Creation And Management
Problem Solving
Troubleshooting
Use-Case Analysis
Code Documentation
Collaboration And Teamwork
Cost/Benefit Analysis
Evaluate Resources
Functional Documentation
Iterative & Incremental Development
Organizational Skills
Workflow Development & Documentation

Minimum

Competencies:

(Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

Analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and within a group
Desire to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Good written, oral communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

(Education and experience)

Experience working in a higher education institution or the equivalent
Experience working with a team of functional and technical analysts
Experience with SQL coding and debugging
Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau/PowerBI/Cognos)
Experience with data management practices

Preferred

Competencies:

(Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

Exposure to data warehouse analysis and design concepts.
Exposure to project management concepts and application

Benefits:

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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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:// to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or 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:// to learn more.

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