Jr . Application Developer Job in 21202

Laureate Global Products and Services is the online and U.S. campus-based group of Laureate Education, a leading international provider of higher education services. Our institutions include Walden University, a distance learning institution of higher education based in Minneapolis, Minnesota; the University of Liverpool based in Amsterdam, Netherlands; Kendall College, a leading higher education institution of culinary arts and hospitality management based in Chicago, Illinois; NewSchool of Architecture and Design, based in San Diego, California; Santa Fe University of Art and Design, an institute of art and design, based in Santa Fe, New Mexico and The National Hispanic University, based in San Jose, California.

Are you ready to help revolutionize the way the world learns ' right now ' and make a real difference in people's lives and your career along the way? At Laureate Education, Inc., you can. As a leading global innovator, our network of 58 accredited universities offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 675,000 students in 28 countries, in campus-based, fully online and hybrid modalities. At Laureate, you'll quickly learn that IT is an integral partner within our business. There's no sitting around writing code all day for an anonymous company function or end user here. Instead, you'll be 100 percent focused on our students (the future leaders of tomorrow) and how you can help deliver the most effective, efficient and engaging educational tools and experiences possible. From leading-edge technologies and in-house software solutions, to the latest in mobile applications and social media, we're all about creating bigger opportunities and better futures ' one University, one student, and one IT career at a time.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Laureate Education Inc. is currently looking to add a qualified and motivated individual as a Junior Applications Developer to our staff. Applicant will be expected to quickly master our software development life cycle and support the senior development staff with software version control management, software release to testing and production environments, writing test cases and other documentation, and light coding and script development to automate various SDLC processes. Applicant will fill an integral role within the development team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

' Must be able to work with senior staff in producing application documentation, developing release scripts and writing test cases.

' Working closely with a development team and project manager to code, test, and release software.

' Version control software experience is a plus.

' Java, Oracle, .Net knowledge is plus.

' Basic development skills are required.

' Need a strong knowledge of SDLC process.

' Willingness to learn new technologies.

' Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

' Excellent listening skills and the ability work well with a diverse group of people in multiple locations.

' Ability to adapt well to change and respond to a fast-paced environment.

' Must be able to work in a team environment as well as independently.

' Must be able to multi-task, and manage time constraints and make deadlines.

' Code, debug, test, and document moderately complex application systems.

' Design, implement, and document procedures.

' Works with delivery team clients, managers and team members in identifying integration approaches and addressing data concerns as required.

' Stays current on targeted platform functionality and enhancements.

' Be proficient in one or more computer languages

' SQL knowledge preferred

' Strong interpersonal skills, including effective oral and written communications.

' Desire strong fundamentals in one of the technologies ( .Net or Oracle or Java)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

' Minimum Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in Computer science. This is an entry level professional position.

BUSINESS COMPETENCIES:

- Sensitivity to Customer Needs

- Ability to Remain Focused

- Excellent Oral and Written Communications Skills

- An interest in people, and the ability to grow relationships

- The ability and desire to keep informed of emerging technology.

- Skill in organizing and motivating resources, and the ability to drive and account for work

- A propensity and willingness to learn new technologies

Laureate Education, Inc., and all of it subsidiaries or affiliates, are equal opportunity employers. EOE