Universe Basic / MultiValue Application Developer

CTG is seeking to fill a Universe Basic / MultiValue Application Developer position for our client.

Location: Armonk, NY

Duration: 6 months

Duties:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain applications using Universe Basic and the Universe MultiValue database.
• Actively develop new features and capabilities within an established Universe application environment.
• Design and implement integrations between Universe systems and external applications using technologies such as HTTP, XML, and RPC.
• Analyze and learn an existing custom code base developed by other engineers.
• Translate functional and technical specifications created by others into effective application solutions.
• Participate in a formal Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including development, testing, documentation, and deployment activities.
• Troubleshoot application issues and collaborate with technical and business teams to resolve defects and implement enhancements.
• Support modernization and integration initiatives involving existing Universe Basic programs and data.
• Work with logging and monitoring platforms to assist with application troubleshooting and performance analysis.
• Collaborate effectively with team members while maintaining development standards and established processes.

Skills:

• 10+ years of recent, hands-on development experience with Universe Basic and the Universe MultiValue database.
• Strong expertise actively developing in Universe Basic, with development representing the majority of recent work rather than primarily production support or break/fix activities.
• Experience developing integrations into and out of Universe-based systems, including HTTP, XML, and RPC.
• Ability to quickly understand and work effectively within a custom code base that was developed by other individuals.
• Experience developing applications from specifications created by others.
• Strong understanding of formal SDLC processes and software development best practices.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

Experience:

• 10+ years of recent Universe Basic development experience, with demonstrated hands-on application development throughout that period.
• Experience with Universe MultiValue database development and application support.
• Experience integrating Universe systems with external applications and services.
• Experience working within established development methodologies and formal SDLC environments.
• Hospitality or Vacation Ownership industry experience is a plus.
• Rocket Software MultiValue Integration Server (MVIS) experience is a plus.
• Experience with other PICK Basic variants, such as UniData, Pick D3, Reality, or OpenQM, is a plus.
• Experience using external logging and monitoring platforms such as Splunk or Dynatrace is a plus.
• Candidates with prior experience supporting this client's environment should be vetted with the client early in the consideration process.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience may be considered.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!