Software Developer

Hiring Department: Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC)

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification: $55,000+Depending upon experience and skillset, Full-Time, Benefited, Exempt
Benefits: Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave.  Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans. 

Work Schedule:  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; occasional work outside of regular hours.
 
For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 5PM (Central Time) on the closing date.
Internal applicants will receive first consideration.

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Position Details:   A Complete Position Description is available as an attachment in the bottom right corner of this position announcement.

At the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC), we know our people are our greatest asset. Our team of over 200 is sought after worldwide to solve energy and environmental challenges in innovative ways. Since 1951, we’ve worked with over 1,300 clients in 53 countries. We recognize that quality, market-driven science and engineering technologies come from engaged, motivated employees. We encourage lifelong learning through our Employee Development Program and offer many opportunities for both professional and personal growth. In addition to competitive salaries and an outstanding benefits package, the EERC provides opportunities for inventors of commercialized technologies to share in the profits. As the EERC is part of the University of North Dakota, employees are eligible for tuition waivers and reduced tuition for family members. Apply with us for a position that can turn into a lifelong passion and a work environment that’s more like a family.

Position Responsibilities Overview:

• Design, create, test, troubleshoot, and maintain new and existing software applications (desktop, Web-based, and mobile), many of which are database driven.
• Translate client requirements and formulate detailed specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Create and maintain product documentation; independently research and resolve complex technical programming problems.
• Other duties as assigned.
• May require travel.

For more information regarding the EERC, visit www.undeerc.org.

Required Competencies:

• Organizational/prioritization ability.
• Excellent interpersonal/oral/written communication skills
• Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed.
• Ability and desire to learn and improve skills.
• Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work both independently and as part of a team.

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information management, business administration, or related field. A lesser degree with solid programming experience may be substituted.
• Programming experience in developing applications in VB.Net (desktop) or Visual Basic 6.
• Database query writing experience (MS SQL Server preferred).
• Successful completion of criminal history background check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 


Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ASP.net (Web and desktop applications), Access, HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, ASP and PHp.
• Experience designing Web sites with content management system such as WordPress and Joomla.
• Experience in designing and creating database tables, functions, and stored procedures.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft or UND financial system.

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and AAO for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.


Confidentiality of Application Materials
Note: Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
 
EEO Statement
UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status on the form found at http://und.edu/affirmative-action/apcontrolcard.cfm.  This information will remain confidential and separate from your application. 
 
ND Veteran’s Preference
North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
 
Clery Statement
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