Senior Applications Developer

Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, Applications Development in a multi-faceted, multi-location academic setting, the Senior Applications developer designs, modifies, develops, writes and implements software programming applications and components; supports and/or installs software applications and components; works from written specifications and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job and maintains documentation of process flow.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyzes the requirements from various users.
• Utilizes established development tools, guidelines and conventions including but not limited to ASP.NET, .NET Core, Angular, Blazor, SQL Server, HTML, Json, CSS, JavaScript, Typescript, and C#/VB.NET.
• Designs, codes, and tests new Windows and web software applications.
• Enhances existing systems by analyzing business objectives, preparing an action plan and identifying areas for modification and improvement.
• Maintains existing software systems by identifying and correcting software defects.
• Investigates and develops skills in new technologies and staying updated with the trends.
• On occasion, writes reports on adoption of new technology.
• Creates problem prevention strategies for the project, or any other aspect of the work in the office.
• Creates project documents such as project definition documents, business requirements, functional specifications, requirements and deliverable plans.
• Analyzes and designs solutions to meet the requirements, writes the technical specification, develops the applications, and works with quality assurance teams throughout delivery of the features, patches, and final releases. Designs, codes, tests, debugs and documents solutions throughout the entire process.
• Provides system training for administrative, professional and staff on the applicable system and procedures including software, components of the system, how to integrate and use software applications and overall processes.
• Assists business areas in identifying and determining the business direction and potential areas of improvement.
• Works with business users on the design, testing, and implementation of solutions; works with third-party vendors.
• Manages implementation of business solutions such as the release of software/enhancements, process changes, and end-user training and documentation.

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems.
• 3-5 years of hands-on leadership in design, architecture, implementation, and deployment of application solution platforms.
• Previous experience working with users developing business requirements.
• Ability to install and maintain a variety of computer hardware and software.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software problems.
• Ability to perform research.
• Ability to produce web pages and presentations.
• Skill in editing and in reading comprehension and proofreading.
• Ability to facilitate discussions; willingness to ask questions, challenge the process and seek out answers.
• Solid knowledge of project management and the software development life cycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management skills, ability to multi-task, ability to work with minimal supervision.

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