Applications Programmer I-IT-Enterprise Systems & Cloud Services

PAY GRADE: 27S

CONTEXT OF THE JOB:

The IT Web Development (IT-WD) Department is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of institution-wide, web-based information services that support the University’s core business processes. The unit provides process design and development services to both administrative and academic clients, maintaining significant responsibility for and impact upon the development of new and improved campus systems.

The Applications Programmer I in the Web Development unit participates in the needs analysis, specification, acquisition, design, development, and maintenance of application software with primary responsibilities for system design and programming.

The Applications Programmer I reports to the Project/Team Leader of the Technical Resource Group in IT-WD. The Applications Programmer family includes a progression of five steps from entry level Programmer/Analyst I to the most senior level, Project Leader II. Members of the Programmer/ Analyst family will be hired into levels that are commensurate with their experience and educational background and based on the needs of the Department.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with analysis, provides programming services to modify existing programs, and writes new programs. Follows group coding standards and architectures. Writes program documentation. Maintains applications.

• Participates in the testing of programs and systems to help ensure they work properly and determines that programs meet client needs. Assists in correcting any problems encountered during testing.

• Provides client support. Along with colleagues, consults with clients to determine needs, defines work problems, and develops specifications. Assists with training.

• Assists in maintaining the daily production schedule of core business systems. Participates in problem diagnosis and resolution as a member of the programmer/analyst team.

• Develops a general familiarity with a subset of the University business processes.

• Learns a variety of languages and utilities. Develops technical skills.

• Attends internal and external training programs.

• Establishes and maintains appropriate working relationships with colleagues and clients and follows University and department policies and procedures governing IT efforts. Works within the department’s overall strategic plan following project priorities and scope. Meets deadlines and achieves goals.

• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and one year work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. A degree in Computer Science or related field is preferred.

• Ability to specify, write and develop computer programs using a range of programming languages such as Java, JSP, JDBC and SQL and experience with open source technologies and tools, Oracle, and Linux administration.

• Ability to plan, design, develop, implement, test, and modify applications and external application interfaces to meet specified needs.

• Proficiency with database design.

• Ability to troubleshoot and correct application problems.

• Analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills.

• Effective communication skills (oral, written, listening, presentation) and organization skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Working knowledge of business systems principals.

• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users.

• Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise.

• Knowledge of application analysis and design concepts, methods, procedures, and standards.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and be detail oriented.