Application Developer or Application Programmer/Analyst
The Finance and Business Information Services department intends to hire for one position at either the Application Developer classification or Application Programmer/Analyst based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your cover letter the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both.
The purpose of this position is to join the application development team in Finance and Business Information Services, conduct design and development in full project life cycle, and implement improvements in the overall process.
This position performs application development, including business process evaluation, conceptual and security design, database design and implementation, front-end programming, system implementation and testing, solution maintenance, and integration of multiple systems, including third-party solutions.
Leadership responsibility for this position consists of relationship building, project and deliverable management, and communication within development team, senior management, customers and other teams, and across university boundaries. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Duties to Include:
• Analyzes work processes and operations; evaluate business requirements and information systems' functionality.
• Provides direct first level support to end users to help resolve software and operating system issues from phone and email requests.
• Develops and manages work plan and time schedules for projects within Application Development unit of Finance and Business Information Services, including outlining phases and identifying personnel, resource, and computing equipment requirements.
• Identifies and implements required infrastructure to support specific processes.
• Designs, develops, tests, and deploys applications according to requirements.
Location: Mossman Business Services Building (MBSB)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, flexibility for some off-hours work to troubleshoot critical issues
Salary: Application Programmer/Analyst: $62,590- commensurate; Application Developer: $76,999- commensurate
For a full job description of either position, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
Application Programmer/Analyst - Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and related experience in application development, system administration, and technical support may also serve to meet this requirement.
• 6 months- 1 year direct work-related experiences in workgroup/department level application development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to communicate effectively with technical/non-technical staff.
• Experience with modern program development languages and tools, and Object-Oriented programming frameworks.
• Capability to implement technical solutions based on user needs and application designs with knowledge of Microsoft .NET framework.
• Knowledge of database theory, database management systems, and SQL Language.
• Experience with HTML and JavaScript.
Application Programmer/Analyst - Desired Qualifications:
• Experience with developing Web Applications, preferably using .NET Core, Web API, C# and Angular stack.
• Experience developing applications in a higher educational setting
• 1-3 years direct work-related experiences in workgroup/department level application development.
• Experience with testing and debugging software applications.
• Experience using Microsoft SQL Server.
• Industry certifications (such as Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate).
Application Developer - Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and related experience in application development may also serve to meet this minimum requirement.
• 1-3 years direct work-related experiences in workgroup/department level application development.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with technical and non-technical staff.
• Microsoft .NET C#, .NET Core, WEB API frameworks
• Experiences with HTML / CSS framework, such as Bootstrap and Material Design
• Experiences with JavaScript, user interface platforms, and common libraries (Angular, TypeScript, jQuery, RxJS)
• Experiences with DBMS such as Microsoft SQL and/or Oracle, and Data Integration.
• Good knowledge of Object-Oriented programming, SOLID design principles, tactical use of DDD.
• Experience with project management, business analysis, and business and technical communication.
• Experience with distributed source control systems, such as Git (GitLab) Platform
• Understanding of HTTP protocol
• Understanding of Unit Testing and Integration Testing framework and tools, such as MSTest, xUnit, NUnit, Moq, SpecFlow, and so on.
Application Developer - Desired Qualifications:
• Experience development applications in a higher educational setting
• 3-5 years direct work-related experiences in workgroup/department level application development.
• Experience with Entity Framework
• Experiences with Development packaging and Continuous Integration tools (NuGet, NPM, TeamCity, Jenkins)
• Understanding of scripting and Automation with PowerShell
• Experience with requirement development and specifications writing
• Understanding of Web Server support (IIS, SSL)
Position and Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents that clearly address how they meet the qualifications of this position and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
The Finance and Business Information Services department will be filling this position at one of two levels. You must indicate in your cover letter the level of classification (Application Developer and/or Application Programmer/Analyst) you wish to be considered for or indicate both. See required qualifications for additional information.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Brooke McMurl at brooke-mcmurl@uiowa.edu or 319-467-0719.
This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
About the University of Iowa:
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Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
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Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
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