Application Developer-Entry Level
Company:
Cornerstone University
Job Location:
Grand Rapids, 49525
Category:
Software Engineer/Programmer
Type:
Full-Time
Department: Information Technology
Reports To: Assistant Director of Database Services
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Classification: Full-Time Salaried
We are looking for a motivated and eager-to-learn Application Developer to join our IT team. This entry-level role is ideal for someone with a foundational understanding of software development who is ready to grow their skills in a supportive environment. You'll help build and maintain applications that support our organization's daily operations and long-term goals.
Salary: $50,000.00-$53,000.00
Key Responsibilities:
These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community.
Reports To: Assistant Director of Database Services
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Classification: Full-Time Salaried
We are looking for a motivated and eager-to-learn Application Developer to join our IT team. This entry-level role is ideal for someone with a foundational understanding of software development who is ready to grow their skills in a supportive environment. You'll help build and maintain applications that support our organization's daily operations and long-term goals.
Salary: $50,000.00-$53,000.00
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining applications using C# and the .NET Framework/.NET Core.
- Work with team members to understand project requirements and contribute to technical solutions.
- Help troubleshoot and fix bugs in existing applications.
- Learn to integrate applications with databases (like SQL Server) and external APIs.
- Participate in code reviews and team meetings.
- Participate in SQL server maintenance.
- Write basic documentation for code and processes.
- Stay open to learning new tools, technologies, and best practices.
- Maintain Intranet environment and promote engagement.
- Assist in report writing.
- Serve as a backup for key team functions during team absences to ensure continuity of operations.
- May occasionally be called upon to respond to an after-hours IT emergency.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Basic understanding of programming concepts and object-oriented design.
- Familiarity with C# and .NET technologies (school, internship, or personal projects).
- Willingness to learn and take feedback.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Exposure to SQL or relational databases.
- Familiarity with web development (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
- Experience with version control systems like Git.
- Interest in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) or modern front-end frameworks (Blazor, React, Vue).
- Understanding of Agile or Scrum concepts.
These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community.
- A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.
- A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university's doctrinal statement, "The Cornerstone Confession."
- Four other foundational pillars, along with the university's mission and confession, form Cornerstone's Core Commitments.
- The Cornerstone Christian World View
- The Cornerstone Academic Vision
- The Cornerstone Beautiful Christian Community
- The Marriage and Human Sexuality Position Statement