Application Developer or Senior Application Developer

University of Iowa

Iowa City (IA)

Hybrid

USD 79,000 - 93,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking an Application Developer or Senior Application Developer to join the Finance and Business Information Services application development team. The role encompasses design, development, and maintenance across the full project lifecycle, including integration with third‑party systems.

Ideal candidates will have strong .NET, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, SQL/Oracle, and testing experience, plus project management and effective communication skills for collaboration with

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Direct work-related experiences (typically 1-3 years) 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

Responsibilities

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.

Job description

The Finance and Business Information Services department intends to hire for one position at either the Application Developer classification or Senior Application Developer 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 Developer: $78,501- commensurate; Senior Application Developer: $93,401- commensurate

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.
Direct work-related experiences (typically 1-3 years) 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)

Senior Application Developer - 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 may also serve to meet this minimum requirement.
Direct work-related experiences, (typically 3-5 years) in department/enterprise level application development including full project life cycle management.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with technical and non-technical staff. Experience in conducting presentations to technical and non-technical audience.
Expertise with HTML, Microsoft.NET platform, C#, .NET Core, ASP.net MVC, WEB API frameworks, Entity Framework; VS Code, and Visual Studio IDE.
Experience with JavaScript, user interface platforms, and common libraries (Angular, TypeScript, jQuery, RxJS).
Experience with DBMS including Microsoft SQL and Oracle, and Data Integration and Reporting platforms, such as SSIS, SSRS, and PowerBI.
Experience with Development packaging and Continuous Integration tools (NuGet, NPM, TeamCity, Jenkins).
Experience with information system security challenges and compliance requirements.
Experience with requirement development and specifications writing.
Experience with Business and Technical Communication, Project Management, Business Analysis, Technical Leadership, Staff Hiring, Motivation, Training, and Performance Evaluation.
Experience with distributed source control systems, such as Git (GitLab) Platform.
Experience with Integration with third-party applications across enterprise boundary.
Excellent knowledge of Object-Oriented programming, SOLID principles, Design Patterns, Dependency Injection, Micro services, tactical use of DDD.
Understanding of Unit Testing and Integration Testing framework and tools, such as MSTest, xUnit, NUnit, Moq, SpecFlow, and so on.
Understanding of Web Server support (IIS, SSL), Active Directory, and firewall rules.
Understanding of cloud computing and containerization platforms, such as AWS/Azure and Docker
Understanding of scripting and automation with PowerShell.
Understanding of system health monitoring tools (Prometheus and ELK Stack).

Senior Application Developer - Desired Qualifications

Experience with application development in a higher educational setting.
Experience with Mobile application development.
Experience with Business and Financial Applications.

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

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 Senior Application Developer) you wish to be considered for or indicate both. See required qualifications for additional information.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. State agency employers in Iowa are required to use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. University of Iowa employees, including those who work remotely or out-of-state, are subject to E-Verify.

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

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.

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.

Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.

Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

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