OCJ - Application Developer, Information Services Department

Location: Chicago, IL

• Participate in system requirements analysis
• Work collaboratively with a team of in-house application developers as well as 3rd party vendors and partner agencies to meet the meet the business objectives of the court
• Collaborate with end-users to design effective programs
• Serve as an internal expert on applications and provide technical support
• Design and develops need-based software programs
• Produce code using .NET languages (C#, VB .NET)
• Write clean, scalable code using .NET programming languages
• Revise, update, refactor and debug code
• Develop technical interfaces, specifications, and architecture
• Develop client displays and user interfaces
• Convert existing applications to web applications
• Improve existing software
• Upgrade, configure and debug existing systems
• Develop documentation throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Maintain and upgrade existing applications
• Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end
• Test and deploy applications and systems
• Perform document testing, error resolution, and overall software development process
• Ensure high levels of performance, availability, sustainability and security of applications
• Create and test software prototypes
• Prepare detailed training guides to end-users
• Provide hands-on application training to end-users
• Provide technical support for web, desktop or mobile applications
• Provide technical support for critical production systems
• Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours
• Remain up to date with the terminology, concepts and best practices for coding desktop and mobile applications

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or any related field
• 3 years of development experience using C# .NET
• Proven experience as a .NET Application Developer
• Strong Knowledge of programming languages such as VB.NET, C#, JavaScript
• Familiarity with architecture styles/APIs (REST, RPC)
• Understanding of Agile methodologies
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Excellent critical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Effective at time management
• Good collaborative skills
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work well in a team setting

• LANSA – Visual LANSA
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists (MCTS) certification a plus
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification a plus
• Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) certification a plus
• Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SRSS) experience a plus
• Microsoft Windows Server, Including Active Directory experience a plus
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on court operations
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Ability to explain complex ideas in simple terms
• Good multitasking abilities
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently, cooperatively and integrate with legal and non-legal personnel

• On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time in front of a computer screen;
• Intermittently twist to reach equipment or supplies surrounding desk;
• Perform simple grasping and fine manipulation;
• Strength to lift equipment weighing up to 45 pounds;
• Use telephone and computer keyboard on a daily basis
• This position requires a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required screening criteria.