Job Details

Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, and working closely with the Systems Analyst, the Software Developer is responsible for development, design and implementation of new or modified functional software solutions to meet ongoing business needs. The Software Developer engages in all phases of the software development lifecycle - including: gathering and analyzing business system requirements, developing and testing new software solutions, resolving bugs, responding to service issues and creating system documentation. The Software Developer works with other developers, solution architects and systems analysts on the information technology team, as well as internal clients and product managers throughout the software development life cycle. The Software Developer is a team player with a keen eye for detail and great problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. The Software Developer may participate in design meetings and consult with clients to refine, test and debug programs to meet business needs and interact with third party partners in the achievement of business and technology initiatives.

EDUCATION and COMPETENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

High School or equivalent GED diploma plus:

Required Skills:

• Ability to continually evolve/improve productivity and environment and learn new development trends/practices Skilled in at least one .net language (VB or C#)


• Applicable understanding of development of web-based applications with skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery


• Applicable database development skills MSSQL preferred


• Ability to learn new languages and technologies


• Excellent communication skills


• Good organizational and planning skills, including the ability to take tasks through to completion


• Commitment to excellent customer service and product development


• Strong problem analysis and decision-making ability


• Self-motivated and enthusiastic

Preferred Experience:

• College degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related discipline substitute experience for degree


• 2+ years development experience - preferred 1+ years VB.Net and/or C# - substitute degree for experience


• 2+ years of experience in application database design and development - MSSQL preferred - substitute degree for experience


• Concurrently worked with at least one other software developer on projects over at least a 6-month development period

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position may be located in Unity or New Gloucester, Maine

Unity College offers good benefits to include medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, 5 weeks of PTO and at least 8 holidays PLUS company match on our 403b retirement plan.

Unity College seeks to attract employees who share a commitment to the environment and to human diversity, and who have an interest in helping students develop an understanding of the richness and complexity of individuals and society.

Unity College seeks to attract employees who share a commitment to the environment and to human diversity, and who have an interest in helping students develop an understanding of the richness and complexity of individuals and society.