Universe Basic / MultiValue Application Developer

Universe Basic / MultiValue Application DeveloperCTG 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.