Software Developer, School of Professional Studies

EP Note: They really want someone with Slate experience. (Slate is a CRM platform that was built for college admissions but is now used for other higher ed management functions.)

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Software Developer

• 546767
• Morningside
• School of Professional Studies
• Full Time
• Opening on: Oct 2 2024
• Grade 13
• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $90,000 - $103,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Software Developer will support information technology-centric software projects for the School of Professional Studies. As such, a successful candidate will contribute to creating and maintaining various innovative software solutions within the organization supporting process improvement, automation and workflow applications, analytics, and dashboards, primarily within the Slate/Technolutions platform. This will include the collaborative design, development and maintenance of all applications and/or workflows produced. Collaboration partners include stakeholders from Admissions, Advising, Career Development, Faculty Affairs and Alumni as well as members of the immediate group.

The position requires existing experience in software development, preferably with Slate. The Software Developer shall report to the Director of Information Systems and collaborate with individuals across all areas of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to understand and identify system functionality, requirements, and capabilities.
• Produce formal design specifications for software systems to implement the desired functionality.
• Identify relevant technologies to implement software functionality to agreed specifications, primarily composed of web app technologies such as javascript, html, and css.
• Design, implement, test, deploy and maintain new software.
• Interface to and upgrade existing software.
• Actively maintain and improve software developed within the department.
• Use appropriate version control and produce clear and comprehensive documentation to ensure software sustainability.
• Work closely with stakeholders and technical staff involved in developing software solutions.
• Work with end-users to understand analytic needs, provide guidance on optimal solutions, and translate the operational definitions into application-based written specifications.
• Provide technical expertise, as needed.
• May be responsible for supervising the work of one (1) or more employees.
• Additional duties/projects as assigned or requested.

In addition, the Software Developer shall be adaptable and prepared to learn new technologies as necessary.

Working conditions/physical demands

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Subject to business needs, flexible and hybrid work arrangements are available.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 years related experience.
• Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree desirable.
• A resume and cover letter with salary requirements must be submitted to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering area (e.g., electronics, computer science, information systems).
• Experience with Slate / Technolutions.
• Using APIs to integrate cross-application solutions.
• Development and configuration of SaaS platforms, particularly using the Slate by Technolutions platform.
• Experience developing solutions for CRMs (Salesforce, SAP, Monday, etc.).

Other Requirements

• Excellent programming skills in SQL, and experience with data visualization tools, preferably Power BI and proficiency in relational database design.
• Continuous code integration and testing expertise (unit testing, integration testing, system testing, acceptance testing).
• Use of version control and software documentation tools.
• Familiarity with web development frameworks.
• Front-end JavaScript frameworks.
• Knowledge of modern databases and query languages.
• Knowledge of secure software development and reliability standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Experience with administrative and/or operational data and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills with an emphasis on communication, detail, and follow-up.
• Resourcefulness and troubleshooting aptitude.