Application Developer 498309 Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States Aerospace IT Information Technology Full-time Staff Closing on: Jul 22 2026 ADD

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Salary/Position Classification $58,800+ annual, Exempt 40 hours per week This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus. Purpose of Position The purpose of this position is to provide analysis, programming, technical assistance, user interface design, and software documentation for the development of UND Aerospace's AIMS and Athena software.

Duties & Responsibilities Software Development & Programming:

Define user needs, issues, and problems. Devise implementation strategy. Coordinate and communicate with other team members. Provide timely, engaged participation in team efforts. Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code. Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications. Develop software and work as part of a team on programming of various functions.

User Interface Development:

Assist with user interface design of web, mobile, and desktop applications. Help to create attractive, user-centered designs by considering user feedback, usability, workflow, and current best .practices in graphical interface design. Use various tools to create graphical interfaces. Participate in user testing and design. Analyze user experience problems and create design solutions. Build interactive prototypes for the application. Stay abreast of UI trends, as well as industry standards, looking for creative ideas.

User Support and Software Documentation:

Provide user support for in-house software systems. Gather information related to user issues and software problems. Forward to the appropriate developer for further action. Produce and maintain high quality project documentation related to programming, systems, and user guides. Draft and organize documentation efforts, including online help and written user guides. Utilize business specifications and technical data to create documentation.

Testing and implementation:

Define and create test scenarios. Create test data sets. Test software. Modify software as necessary. Assure software meets end user requirements.

Professional Development:

Stay abreast of changes in field. Inform other team members when finding items of interest which may benefit the organization or software. Develop and maintain proficiency in the software development tools in use.

Project Tracking:

Maintain work records and track project time accurately and in a timely manner. Required Competencies Ability to work independently. Strong communications and interpersonal skills. Minimum Requirements Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, or 5 years programming experience and significant progress towards degree (continued pursuit of degree expected). 2 years experience in software development. Database programming experience. Software documentation experience. Experience with SQL, .NET, Visual Studio, HTML, JavaScript, and Angular. Successful completion of a 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. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment. Preferred Qualifications User interface design experience. Software documentation experience. Database programming experience. Experience with AIMS. Experience with UND Aerospace. Experience developing multi-user, enterprise level software solutions. To Apply Submit cover letter and resume by closing date for the position. Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST. Position Benefits Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans. UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities. Find out more about UND's great benefits and perks here! Other UND Career Openings Technology Specialist Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States Athletics Join UND Athletics as their Technology Specialist! 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Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701.777.4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit. Veteran's Preference Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. 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