NORC at the University of Chicago is seeking a Programmer who is a passionate problem solver, enjoys working on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and open to learning new technologies and/or programming languages. The Programmer I is an ideal position for someone who enjoys coding. The Programmer I will be expected to fix issues in a timely manner. 

DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

NORC's Information Technology program provides technology services to our staff and clients. Given the critical role technology plays in our day-to-day lives, we are committed to providing professional, high-quality solutions in order to further our collective goal of advancing social science research.​

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tier 2 Production Support Duties
  • Debug, code, and unit-test fixes to production issues
  • Detect trends and patterns in support issues that indicate a need for code revision
  • Work across several systems to resolve issues
  • Work closely and be mentored  by a lead or senior engineer
• Web Development Duties
  • Participate in architecture and design sessions
  • Assist in the design and development of new web applications
  • Support and expand existing web applications
  • Full stack development, back-end; Java, Hibernate, Spring MCV, SQL
  • Full stack development, front-end; JSP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• 0-2 years of experience
• Knowledge of Java, SQL/SQL Server, HTML/CSS, JavaScript
• Past production support experience and/or sense of urgency in resolving issues
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with end-users or non-technical users
• Python, Django, .NET/C#, PostgreSQL DB experience preferred
• Apache, DHTML, AJAX, jQuery, Hibernate, Spring preferred
• Familiarity with survey or market research preferred

WHAT WE DO:

NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.

WHO WE ARE:

For over 75 years, NORC has evolved in many ways, moving the needle with research methods, technical applications and groundbreaking research findings. But our tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team. With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which we’re known, and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale.

EEO STATEMENT:

NORC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other legally- protected characteristics.