Bright Horizons hiring IT Software Developer in Newton Centre, MA | LinkedIn (2024)

Develop new and support existing applications used by Bright Horizons internal users as well Bright Horizons external clients and client employees. Through a variety of means, the Software Developer will translate business and technical requirements into business systems.

What you will be doing:Business Requirement Definition

• Design system enhancements and business process changes geared to drive best practices that improve efficiency of staff, accuracy of results, and usefulness of data.
• Critically evaluate business requirements, providing alternative solutions where applicable.
• Work in conjunction with outside vendors in a shared development environment
• Work with Application Support, QA, and development to support application issues, changes and modifications
• Proactively identify ways in which system and process changes can improve efficiency of key users, customer service, accuracy of results, and/or completeness of data.
• Act as a change agent to help ensure that the newly implemented system/process enhance the success of the project and increase the project’s chance of meeting the business needs

Communication

• Provide updates and feedback to manager on progress of development.
• Provide details to project manager and project team regarding updates, schedules and issues
• Deliver engaging, informative, well-organized presentations that are effectively tailored to the intended audience.
• Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.

Teamwork

• Consistently acknowledge and appreciate each team member's contributions
• Work with others from different organizations from several

What we hope you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or comparable experience required. Individual should have a minimum of 3 - 4 years related work experience.
• Strong communication skills are essential. Individual must be comfortable working with a variety of user groups at all levels within the organization
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking to analyze problems, document needs and communicate these needs to a variety of audiences.
• The individual must have a proven ability to understand business requirements in a variety of functional areas and the flexibility to adapt to new and changing information.
• Ability to prioritize and manage many competing priorities and thrive in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work in a virtual collaborative environment
• 3 - 4 years of experience in .Net web application development.
• ASP.Net MVC framework experience is required.
• Well versed in writing clean HTML, CSS, JavaScript. jQuery experience is a plus.
• Skilled in using Microsoft SQL Server. Writing optimized SQL and following best practices for relational databases.
• Entity framework experience is a plus.
• Experience with maintaining and improving to an existing codebase, focusing on improving performance, scalability and user experience.
• Familiar with Scrum / Agile methodologies.
• The individual must have a strong customer service philosophy and skills; thrive in a team environment as well as in an individual setting; demonstrate impeccable organization, attention to detail and follow-up skills; have a willingness to take on new projects; be a self-starter, highly motivated, results-driven and goal-oriented, comfortable setting aggressive goals and exceeding them.

The compensation for this position is $110,000.

The range of compensation listed here or that may be discussed in the interview process is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Life at Bright Horizons:Our home office employees support all facets of our business — and no matter which department you join, you’ll be part of a passionate team doing work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families.

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Here, you’ll find traditional perks (health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and flex spending) plus childcare discounts, education assistance, and so much more. Join us to experience how we support our people to realize their passion, possibilities, and purpose both at work and at home. All in a workplace where you can be you. Come build a brighter future with us.

HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION?

Contact us at bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com or 855-877-6866

Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO – English and EEO – Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.