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Technical Associate Application Developer - Campus 2027

Guidehouse

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Compensation
$51–85K/yr
Location
CHICAGO, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Technical Associate Application Developer will develop application features and automations, troubleshoot routine issues, and assist with testing, releases, and deployments. The role supports enterprise applications through documentation, data validation, optimization, and user training. Candidates should have a strong interest in enterprise technology and foundational knowledge of web development, software development lifecycle practices, IT fundamentals, and data concepts. A bachelor's degree and graduation between December 2026 and June 2027 are required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Enterprise TechnologyBusiness ApplicationsProcess ImprovementWeb Application DevelopmentSoftware Development LifecycleIT FundamentalsData StructuresSQLReportingFollowing SpecificationsAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProfessionalismAccountabilityWillingness to LearnAI-Assisted DevelopmentLow-Code PlatformsNo-Code PlatformsReact.jsNext.jsPython Web FrameworksAPIsBackend ServicesJSONGitCollaborative DevelopmentScriptingProgrammingPythonJavaScriptPowerShellIT Consulting

Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeGraduating Dec 2026-Jun 2027Information Technology or RelatedComputer Science or RelatedInformation Systems or RelatedManagement Information Systems or Related

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Family :

Software Development & Support

Travel Required :

Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

None

What You Will Do :

  • Develop application features and automations based on defined

requirements and technical designs.

  • Troubleshoot routine issues for assigned components and escalate more

complex problems to senior team members.

  • Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code

quality, consistency, and technical skills.

  • Learn and apply enterprise tools, platforms, source control practices, and

SDLC processes in daily work.

  • Use AI-assisted development tools, including GitHub Copilot, to support

learning and productivity while following established review and security

practices.

  • Assist with testing, upgrades, releases, deployments, and change

management activities.

  • Document incidents, resolutions, configurations, and standard operating

procedures.

  • Participate in data validation, basic reporting, and application optimization

initiatives.

  • Support training efforts and help users adopt new systems or features.

  • Operate with professionalism, attention to detail, and collaboration in a

fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

What You Will Need :

  • Bachelors degree, Graduating between December 2026 – June 2027

  • Strong interest in enterprise technology, business applications, and

process improvement

  • Foundational understanding of:

o Web application development concepts, including frontend, backend,

and data interactions.

o Basic software development lifecycle practices, including

development, testing, and deployment.

o IT fundamentals such as operating systems, networking, or databases

o Data structures, basic SQL, or reporting concepts.

  • Ability to follow defined requirements, technical specifications, coding

standards, and team processes.

  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills

  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work

effectively with technical and non‑technical users.

  • Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and willingness to learn.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

  • Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information

Systems, Management Information Systems, or a related field (or

equivalent experience)

  • Experience using AI-assisted development tools responsibly to learn, write,

test, or document code.

  • Experience or exposure to low‑code / no‑code platforms (e.g., Microsoft

Power Platform)

  • Familiarity with React.js, Next.js, or a Python web framework.

  • Familiarity with APIs, backend services, and common data formats such

as JSON.

  • Familiarity with source control tools such as Git and collaborative

development workflows.

  • Basic scripting or programming experience (Python, JavaScript, PowerShell)

  • Interest in enterprise systems, business applications, or IT consulting

The annual salary range for this position is $51,000.00-$85,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected] . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [email protected] . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [email protected] . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

How this job compares

Set against the 994 open Application Developer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$51–85K/yr
  • US median$103–188K/yr747 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $68K, is 53% below the US median midpoint ($145K) — in the lowest quarter of Application Developer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 25 open Application Developer jobs in Illinois and 994 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
Application Developer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (860 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 631 of the 994 open Application Developer jobs (63%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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