Application Development Consultant

Goodyear; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodyear in Akron, Ohio is seeking an Application Development Consultant to analyze and develop new processes and programs. The role involves system-wide support and maintenance, with a focus on Data Collection Systems for the Tire Development Process.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems or related and have over 5 years of experience in similar technical or business roles. Goodyear values collaboration and effective communication in achieving IT objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or 10 years of IT experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Technical or Business Work.
• Basic understanding of Cost/Benefit Analysis methods.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design and develop new processes and programs.
• Provide system-wide support and maintenance.
• Create applications focusing on Data Collection Systems.

Skills

Systems Analysis

Data Collection Systems

Communication Skills

Cost/Benefit Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems or related field

Tools

IT Toolsets

Job description

## Application Development ConsultantApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: US OH Akron ICAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-40108876The Application Development Consultant is a well-reasoned Information Technology (IT) Professional, able to apply system-wide responsibility to complex components of a project. This Consultant will work according to requirements that develop through joint efforts with the Business Process Groups. The Consultant will often participate and contribute to the actual detail work of the specification. When work precedents are unclear the Application Development Consultant should obtain advice from higher-level IT Associates. Application Development Consultants may guide or instruct lower-level Staff Members in project related efforts and should provide value-added input at team meetings.**What You’ll Do:****Main Responsibilities:*** Analyze, design and develop new processes, programs and configuration - Taking into account the complex inter-relationships of system-wide components.* Provide system-wide support and maintenance for a complex system or business process. Maintain and modify existing processes, programs and configuration through use of current IT Toolsets.* Troubleshoot, investigate and persist. Develop solutions to problems with unknown causes where precedents do not exist, by applying logic and inference with persistence and experience to see the problem through to resolution. Confer with the stakeholder community on problem determination. Make joint analysis decisions on cause and correction methods. Perform tasks (as necessary) to ensure data integrity and system stability.* Complete life-cycle testing (unit and integration) of all work processes (including Cross Platform Interaction).* Create applications and databases with main focus on Data Collection Systems - Supporting Analysis, Data Capture, Design Tools, Library Functions, Reporting, Request Systems and Specification Systems used in the Tire Development Process.**What We’re Looking For:*** Bachelors degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, Business Administration or in lieu of degree 10 years of IT experience.* 5 or more years of experience in relevant Technical or Business Work**What Will Set You Apart:*** Developing an understanding of skills needed in other disciplines, of second business process area and basic Cost/Benefit Analysis Method* Basic Organizational, Communication and Time Management skills* Participate as an active Team Member (Effective Listening and Collaboration skills)* Achieve all IT Objectives through use of approved Standards and Guidelines**Additional Details:****Relocation Available:** No#LI-AL3Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporateIf you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.