Developer

Department: Education & Social Policy
Salary/Grade: ITS/79

Job Summary

The Center for Connected Learning and Computer-Based Modeling (CCL) is looking for a full-time Software Developer to work on NetLogo, an award-winning agent-based modeling platform, and related software. This position is based at Northwestern University's CCL, working in a small collaborative development team in a university research group that also includes professors, postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates, supporting the needs of multiple research projects. A major focus would be on the development of NetLogo (in both Desktop and Web form), an open-source modeling environment for both education and scientific research. CCL grants also involve development work on HubNet, NetTango and other associated tools for NetLogo, including research and educational NSF grants involving building, delivering, and assessing NetLogo-based science curricula for secondary schools.

Develops, codes, tests, and debugs new software or enhancements to existing software, mainly centered around the educational and scientific programming language and modeling environment NetLogo. As needed, learn new programming languages and technologies (especially Web technologies) under the guidance of senior developers. Typically work with senior staff but may coordinate smaller or less complex projects independently. Creates design proposals and implements technical solutions, ensuring that requirements are met. Performs basic system integration and systems administration tasks. Provides estimation for assigned tasks.

Start date as soon as possible. Please send cover letter, resume and any other relevant materials to netlogo-devel-applicants@ccl.northwestern.edu. The review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Formal application process and approval through the Northwestern job board is also required.

Also, please send cover letter, resume and any other relevant materials to netlogo-devel-applicants@ccl.northwestern.edu along with answers to these questions:
1. A link to your github repo (if you have one)
2. Would you be able to work in-person in Evanston?
3. Please write 1-2 paragraphs (no more than a page) about a recent technical problem that you solved. If you advance to the interview round, this will be one of the things we will ask you about.

Specific Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning

• Participates in the development of new goals and strategies based on interactions with primary user.
• Develops plans for software deployment on heterogeneous systems.
• Collaborates with user to develop workflow and best practices.
• Partners with user 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 user.
• 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

• Develops and maintains software infrastructure, via patches, bundles, releases and maintenance packs.
• Codes software applications adhering to designs supporting internal business requirements or external user.
• Completes tier 3 troubleshooting.
• Designs databases and data structures.
• Prioritizes tasks within project.
• Researches and develops new algorithms and statistical techniques designed for analyzing data based on customer needs
• Meets with business analyst/stakeholder to determine requirements.
• Opens tickets with vendors.

Miscellaneous

• 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.
• 2+ years relevant experience in web development
• Dedication to writing software that meets high technical quality standards
• Works well in a team
• Linux Operating System
• Mac OS X Operating System
• SQL/MySQL/Postgres
• CSS
• HTML 5
• Java Script
• Node.js
• critical thinking
• database design/ data structure
• Debugging
• problem solving
• Troubleshooting
• use-case analysis
• Code documentation
• collaboration and teamwork
• organizational skills
• planning

Target hiring range for this position will be between $85,000-$120,000 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:
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