Associate Application Developer

Encore Global•Schiller Park, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Application Developer supports, develops, documents, tests, and implements business applications using various technologies and the Encore Development framework. The role primarily uses Microsoft technologies and includes exposure to both web-based and Windows-based solutions. The developer works with the Development Manager and other development team members, and also provides application-related support to users and the Service Desk team. Under supervision, the developer helps analyze and resolve production issues, works with customers and support teams to gather information, and coordinates issue resolution with internal and external resources. The role participates in testing, supporting, and developing simple tasks or applications; follows established development methodologies, standards, milestones, and release windows; and helps maintain technical and non-technical documentation, system specifications, guides, and development knowledgebase materials. The position also contributes to process-improvement discussions and recommendations related to development and testing. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

BS or equivalent degree in computer science.
0–2 years of hands-on application development or support experience.
Experience with Microsoft .NET technologies and frameworks, including Visual Studio 2013 or higher, C#, and ASP.NET or WinForms.
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server technologies and tools, version 2008 or higher.
Experience with key concepts of database design and multidimensional relational databases.
Experience with client-side scripting, such as JavaScript and/or AngularJS.
Experience writing T-SQL syntax in a Microsoft SQL Server environment.
Ability to create and maintain positive, professional business relationships with internal associates and external business users.
Ability to self-prioritize, negotiate, and manage requests from multiple projects.
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
Highly motivated, with a passion for learning and sharing information with peers.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with MVC.
Microsoft VB.NET WinForms experience.
Mobile software development experience with Xamarin.
DevOps experience.
Oracle Database and Oracle Financials experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze production issues under supervision and provide timely solutions.
Work with customers, level 1 and level 2 support teams, and the Development Manager to gather information and provide feedback for issue resolution.
Maintain and update technical and non-technical documentation.
Coordinate issue resolution with internal and external resources as needed.
Participate in testing, support, and development of simple tasks and software applications under supervision.
Follow defined software development methodologies, meet milestones, and adhere to technology standards.
Provide technical assistance to Service Desk team members when requested.
Deploy solution updates within established release management windows, typically off-hours.
Comment code according to the development framework.
Maintain and help create system design and programming specification documents.
Maintain developer and administrator guides and the knowledgebase of application development processes and technical standards.
Participate in process-improvement meetings and recommend development and testing methodology improvements.