Junior Applications Developer

Job TitleJunior Applications Developer Agency Texas A&M University Department Academic Affairs Recruiting Office Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values. Who we are Texas A&M University’s Enterprise Information Systems (EIS) department (http://eis.tamu.edu/) provides reliable and cost-effective, mission-critical, enterprise-wide information to the Texas A&M University’s main campus (including School of Law, Health Science Center, and other locations across Texas) and its branch campuses in Galveston and Qatar to support the academic, administrative, research and recruiting missions of Texas A&M University. EIS systems allow students to apply, enroll, pay and graduate, then transition from Texas A&M University to careers. The EIS team manages the information in the Compass system, a software product called Banner, which assists academic services to ensure effective and efficient processes, accurate and timely reporting, and quality services for students, faculty and staff. The Academic Affairs Recruiting Office assisted with the creation and posting of this job requisition for Enterprise Information Systems. What we want The Junior Applications Developer assists with routine technical support for various IT projects or work groups, under direction. We need a highly productive individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. Occasional work on nights and weekends. Our selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability as stated above. If this description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity. What you need to know Salary Range: $38,647 – $45,198 commensurate with candidates' experience COVID-19 information: Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website. 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Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience One year of related experience in IT Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications Knowledge of troubleshooting, client relations, formulating and contributing ideas Ability to work in a collaborative team environment Strong interpersonal skills Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others Ability to communicate effectively Preferred Experience: Some experience in software development Some experience working with Broadcom Automation (UC4, AppWorx, Automic) or other scheduling applications Some experience working with PL/SQL Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in PL/SQL Knowledge of Ellucian Banner software Knowledge of Broadcom Automation software (UC4/AppWorx/Automic) Knowledge of Financial Aid business practices Excellent customer service skills Responsibilities: IT & Programming - Assists with basic application design, development and testing. Provides technical assistance. Recommends technical and procedural design for new or revised applications including flow charts, system specifications, programming guidelines, and code review. Assists with reviewing, modifying and/or writing program code as needed. Applies quality standards and ensures all work is accurate and in compliance with departmental or project quality standards. General Duties - Assists other employees in resolving technical problems. Confers with other personnel in resolving problems involving procedural and technical matters. Provides technical support for the customer. Assists with researching problems and recommending solutions. Attends meetings with University customers and technical staff. Provides on-call support on nights and weekends as needed. Problem Resolution and Analysis - Assists with problem management procedures. Assists with team documentation and problem tracking. Resolve problems by reviewing and analyzing software documentation and production outputs to identify causes, solutions, and/or make appropriate referrals. Customer Support - Answers routine questions and provides technical assistance and/or training to application users. Documentation - Assists with writing documentation of system procedures and guidelines for application users, as well as programs and program modifications. Professional Development -Participates in training and professional development sessions. Performs other duties as assigned. Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University and TAMHSC, must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate, specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.