Developer

About the role

The Department of Education & Social Policy at Northwestern University is seeking a full-time Curriculum Developer and Teacher Educator. This position is part of the Center for Connected Learning and the NetLogo Center, led by Professor Uri Wilensky.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning
• Participates in the development of new goals and strategies based on interactions with primary users.
• Develops plans for software deployment on heterogeneous systems.
• Collaborates with users to develop workflow and best practices.
• Pairs with users in designing features for technology.
• Administration
• Responds to customer inquiries via phone, online, in-person, etc.
• Creates and maintains code documentation.
• Grants system access to new users.
• Evaluates feature/upgrade/change requests and recommends action.
• Participates in interview process for new hires.
• Identifies database and software performance issues, and makes adjustments.
• Development
• Researches and develops new algorithms and statistical techniques designed for analyzing data based on customer needs.
• Develops and maintains software infrastructure, via patches, bundles, releases and maintenance packs.
• Codes software applications adhering to designs supporting internal business requirements or external users.
• Completes tier 3 troubleshooting.
• Designs databases and data structures.
• Prioritizes tasks within project.
• Mets with business analysts/stakeholders to determine requirements.
• Opens tickets with vendors.
• Miscellaneous
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• 2 years relevant experience required.

Benefits

• 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.
• Wellness programs.

Pay

Target hiring range for this position will be between $85,000 - $90,000 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.

Schedule

This is an initial 3 year term, renewable contingent upon available funding and performance.