Application Developer

Compunnel, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company in Pittsburgh is looking for an Application Developer to design, develop, and maintain applications across multiple environments. The role involves analyzing business requirements and utilizing various technologies and platforms to create robust solutions. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT, along with strong analytical and development skills. Excellent collaboration and communication abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing, developing, and testing applications in multiple environments.
• Strong understanding of application architecture.
• Ability to work across different tiers of application systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications.
• Analyze business models and user requirements.
• Ensure stability, security, and scalability of applications.

Skills

Application design and development

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

The Application Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining applications across multiple system environments. This role involves working with various technologies and platforms to develop robust solutions that meet business requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of software development practices, system architecture, and modern application frameworks. This position offers the opportunity to work with diverse tools, technologies, and environments, including front-end, back-end, and middleware components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications across multiple system environments.
• Analyze business models, logical specifications, and user requirements to develop effective solutions.
• Combine multiple technologies to deliver optimal system designs and application performance.
• Ensure the stability, security, and scalability of applications and their environments.
• Participate in tool evaluation efforts, including defining evaluation criteria and conducting assessments.
• Work on various platforms including mainframes, mini, and micro systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support development and deployment initiatives.
• Interact with and manage relationships with product vendors and suppliers when required.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend appropriate adoption.

Required Skills:

• Experience in designing, developing, and testing applications in multiple system environments.
• Strong understanding of application architecture and software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Ability to work across different tiers of application systems – front-end, middle-tier, and back-end.
• Familiarity with multiple programming languages and development tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge of system integration and performance optimization techniques.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.