Developer Sr
Job Summary
Northern University’s McCormick School of Engineering is seeking a curious, collaborative, and adaptable Senior Software Developer to join their application development team. This role focuses on designing, developing, and supporting modern web applications, internal platforms, and data-driven systems that support faculty, staff, researchers, and students across the McCormick community.
Specific Responsibilities
- Provides application development leadership for new and existing software applications.
- Pairs with users in designing features for technology.
- Provides recommendations on enhancing the system for future growth.
- Advises/recommends projects and activities related to system/architectural direction and strategy.
- Develops and implements procedures for data security, management, and compliance.
- Maintains and creates code documentation.
- Creates ad hoc administrative reports.
- Delivers system presentations and overviews.
- Evaluates feature/upgrade/change requests and recommends actions.
- Researches new technologies to enhance the current system.
- Provides technical leadership on projects.
- Acts as subject matter expert (SME) in appropriate technologies and business domains.
- Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents all phases of applications development.
- Codes software applications adhering to designs supporting internal business requirements or external user.
- Troubleshoots complex, difficult issues.
- Designs databases and data structures.
- Provides recommendations on enhancing the system to meet full business requirements.
- Determines project feasibility and how to integrate with current system.
- Supervises work direction to team members.
- Supervises staff such as team members, subordinates, contractors, vendors, students, etc.
- Coaches and mentors staff.
- Provides input to staff assignments.
- Provides input to performance evaluations for junior team members.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as computer science, information technology, or related field; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
- 4 years relevant experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 3+ years of professional software development experience building modern web applications or software systems.
- Experience working with AI-assisted development tools, coding assistants, or AI-enabled development workflows.
- Experience designing or supporting PostgreSQL-based systems, data pipelines, analytics systems, or centralized data platforms.
- Experience designing user-centered applications with thoughtful UI/UX practices.
- Experience working within higher education, research, or highly decentralized organizational environments.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern hosting environments.
- Experience contributing to modernization efforts involving legacy systems and connected application architecture.
Benefits
The available benefits package for this position includes 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://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html.
Work-Life & Wellness
Northern University 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
Northern University 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.