Application Developer

Application Developer

About the Opportunity

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

JOB SUMMARY

The Applications Developer will facilitate the development of interactive cognitive assessments that are primarily targeted toward understanding cognition in older adults. Performs all aspects of the implementation of research-related cognitive assessments from design and development to maintenance and support. utilizing an understanding of game development, design, development using C#, familiarity with Unity 3D, database and network programming. Collaborate with programming teams, apply software organization skills and use effective communication skills to contribute in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Applies skills as a seasoned, experienced software professional with a full understanding of industry practices, community standards and relevant policies and procedures to medium-sized projects or portions of large projects with moderate scope and complexity. Resolves a wide range of issues. Demonstrates competency in selecting tools, methods and techniques to obtain results.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and skills required for this position are normally obtained through a Bachelors' degree with minimum of five years' related experience and advanced skills associated with software design, modification, implementation, and deployment, including object-oriented programming concepts.
• C# and/or C++ plus network programming experience required
• Experience with video game development required
• Software organization, management, version control experience required
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization and contribute technical narrative to grant proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to understand functional needs and how systems can support those needs as well as to develop conversion and system implementation plans.
• Demonstrated software repository skills. Demonstrated testing and test planning skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of secure software development.
• Thorough experience with common programming tools. Demonstrated ability to follow software specifications. Thorough experience with identification and use of code libraries and open-source forums.
• Experience with planning for deployment and creation of feedback mechanisms.
• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to interface with management on a regular basis.
• Advanced skills associated with the design, development, modification and deployment of software, including object-oriented programming concepts.
• Knowledge and skills related to graphics programming and visual effects.
• Knowledge and skills related to sound design. Knowledge of Psychology and Neuroscience. Knowledge and skills related to 3D Modeling.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

1) Plans, designs, develop, modify, debugs, deploys and evaluates complex software for functional areas. Analyzes existing software or works to formulate logic for new complex systems and devises complex algorithms. Performs complex data analysis and tests/debugs complex software. Analyzes the design and use of complex data sources. Applies moderately complex programming security practices.

2) Game Development for Brain Training Games. This includes project management, programming, software management and distribution, team leadership, coordinating with research activities, etc.

3) Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for approval of system and programming documentation. Recommends and implements changes in development, maintenance and system standards. Negotiates with stakeholders on the creation of software specifications. Ensures project reports are made.

4) Negotiates, develops and executes moderately complex test plans. Develops conversion and system implementation plans. Trains users in conversion and implementation of system. Performs complex data modeling, performance and integration testing and builds interfaces for a variety of internal and external constituents. Monitors and employs source code control techniques and configuration management.

5) Understands and applies industry practices, community standards and department policies and procedures relating to work assignments. Interacts with senior level internal personnel. May serve as technical lead for a software development project of moderate scope. Trains users in conversion and implementation of systems. Negotiates project plans with stakeholders.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.


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