Application Operations Engineer

Location

Brookfield Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300

Business

At Brookfield Properties, we believe retail should be anything but typical. It’s why we’re integrating shopping, dining, entertainment, and more to reimagine retail experiences everywhere. Because for us, retail isn’t just about managing properties or redeveloping malls. It’s about creating inspiring spaces that draw consumers in. It’s about helping our tenants build their brand in a big way. It’s about contributing to our communities. And, more than anything, it’s about bringing people together.

If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Application Developer position is responsible for the custom applications implemented within the company's computing environment. Responsible for development and implementation of custom-based software projects for both external and internal applications. Such projects involve the development of a new system, substantial changes to a current system or implementation of a customized product.  Additionally, this person will be the first line of support with the upgrade of custom application software as well and support with any technical issues that may arise

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and debug complex applications using multiple languages, including .NET technology

• Write, test, and document the necessary code to implement approved computer programming requests; verify the accuracy and completeness of coding

• As directed, learn any language or technology necessary to meet the needs of assignments

• Provide accurate time estimates of projects duration and accomplish them within a reasonable deviation of the original estimate

• Expand knowledge of the Company operations particularly as they relate to assigned projects and responsibilities

• Respond to customers for on-time, high quality professional delivery of services

• Translate business and technical requirements into cross-functional business application systems, providing custom integration solutions, including major system enhancements; collaborates in setting development guidelines

• Develop new cross-functional software systems using disciplined software development processes; make recommendations toward the development of reusable routines or components, including object-oriented base class reuse

Qualifications           

• High School diploma or GED required

• Associate degree or equivalent

• 1-2 years’ experience and knowledgeable in application development, including the following:

  • Visual Studio

  • SourceSafe

  • IIS

  • SQL 2000, SQL 2005

  • Web Authoring Tool Sets (various)

  • HTML, .ASP.net, vb.net, JavaScript

  • Microsoft .net Development Platform

• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and with end-users

• Self -Starter who takes initiative and is proactive

• Service orientation, professional

• Ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks

• Ability to follow instructions

• Listening and problem-solving skills

• Project management skills

• Organize tasks, and provide follow-up

Compensation

• Salary type: Exempt 

• Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly

• Annual Base Salary Range: $70,000- $80,000

• Annual Bonus: 10%

Benefit Information

• Competitive compensation

• Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1

• 401(k) Company matching

• 401(k) Vests on Day 1

• Career development programs

• Charitable donation matching

• Generous Paid Time Off (vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)

• Paid Volunteer Hours

• Paid Parental Leave

• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoption options

• Wellness and mental health resources

• Pet insurance offering

• Childcare Assistance

• Commuter benefits

• A culture on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative and Win Together.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

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