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# Student Finance Systems Programmer/Developer

- **Company:** COVISTA OF VIRGINIA, INC.
- **Location:** Lisle, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $61,721.0 - $86,176.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Software Applications, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Information Systems, Data Governance, Windows Presentation Foundation, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Basic .NET (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Windows Forms, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2a839e28ee1a8384

## About the Role

Do you have experience in WPF?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, related field and/or equivalent industry experience.

 * 2+ years experience in IT/Software Development business analysis experience.
 * SQL Writing/Coding/GCP Usage
 * Strong experience modifying and supporting custom .NET desktop applications (WinForms and WPF) built with C# and VB.NET, including developing against SQL Server databases.
 * Experience with higher education
 * Experience with CRM tools (i.e., Salesforce.com, RightNow) and SDLC knowledge and exposure

## Description

* Acts as an IT contact/interface to the business.
 * Develops requirements and specifications for enhancements to existing applications.
 * Participates with project teams involved in defining, developing, acquiring and implementing new software applications.
 * Maintains a standard level of user documentation.
 * Assists with the development of user acceptance test plans and certifies test results.
 * Reviews proposed technology initiatives generated within the business units.
 * Assures that the business case for an initiative is within the division's strategic plan and provides assistance to the business in developing the return on investment documentation.
 * Helps business operations utilize information systems to improve efficiency.
 * Ability to work closely with external vendors and internal users in project execution (development and implementation), including resolution of issues, capture of further requirements adhering to SDLC gates and risk identification/ management.
 * Ability to actively manage competing deliverables to meet business commitments and Development Manager/Project Manager's expectations, as well as monitor and report the on-going project status.
 * Support team data and reporting initiatives; Ensure consistent data standards and practices are upheld across business units.
 * Partner with system developers to translate business requirements into scalable, user-friendly applications
 * Completes other duties as assigned.


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