Business Applications Developer

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA is seeking a Business Applications Developer to join our software development team. You will combine your functional and technical expertise to improve business processes and service delivery for internal and external customers.

You will design, develop, and maintain business applications across the Microsoft 365 Power Platform, collaborating with clients and Student Affairs IT staff to ensure secure, scalable solutions that meet business needs and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technology, Computer Science, MIS, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in software development
• Strong understanding of business application development and implementation
• Strong knowledge of Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, SharePoint, Dataverse, and Teams
• Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and Dataverse
• Experience in developing business applications using the Microsoft Power platform and C# or Java
• Familiarity with Power FX, HTML, CSS, XML, and JSON formatting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of developers to design, develop, and maintain business applications
• Create custom solutions for clients using the Microsoft 365 Power platform
• Work with clients to understand business needs and design solutions
• Develop applications that integrate with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
• Coordinate with Student Affairs IT staff to ensure IT resources are secure and properly managed

Skills

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft Dataverse

SQL Server

C# or Java

HTML/CSS

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in technology/CS/ MIS or related field

Tools

MySQL

PHP

JavaScript

Python

Snowflake

Liquid

Job description

Job Description

The Business Applications Developer plays a vital role in supporting our software development team by combining their functional and technical expertise to improve our business processes and procedures. They will be an essential departmental resource for enhancing business process management and service delivery for both internal and external customers.
A Business Applications Developer key responsibilities include collaborating with a team of developers to design, develop, and maintain business applications to enhance the customer experience and internal systems. You will also be responsible for creating custom solutions for our clients using the Microsoft 365 Power platform. You will work closely with clients to understand their business needs, design solutions that meet those needs, and develop custom business applications that integrate with Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Furthermore, you will collaborate closely with student affairs IT staff to ensure that IT resources such as databases, web, and systems are available, secured, and appropriately managed.
This role is suitable for someone with 3-5 years of experience. An ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of web development principles, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a team environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in software development
• Have an excellent understanding (or, be able to perform with minimal to no oversight or guidance) of business application development and implementation
• Have a strong understanding (or, be able to perform with little oversight or guidance, if needed) of Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, SharePoint, Microsoft Dataverse, and Microsoft Teams
• Have demonstrable knowledge (or, able to navigate systems with moderate oversight or guidance) of Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Dataverse
• Experience in developing business applications using the Microsoft Power platform and C# or Java
• Have a familiarity with (or, able to navigate systems with moderate to heavy oversight or guidance) Microsoft Power FX, HTML, CSS, XML, and JSON formatting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to apply principles related to business intelligence and mobile/web development to the Student Affairs areas
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Have demonstrable knowledge (or, able to navigate systems with moderate oversight or guidance) in working with information technology resources for complex business organizations and solving challenging problems related to system security, data loss prevention, identity loss prevention, and network security
• Have a familiarity with (or, able to navigate systems with moderate to heavy oversight or guidance) a range of technologies, including MySQL, PHP, JavaScript, Python, Snowflake, and Liquid Experience in designing and implementing data models, custom reports, and data dashboards using Power BI, DAX, and Power Query

Pay Band

5

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

66,000-75,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

08/10/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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