Enterprise Applications Senior Developer

The Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

State retirement plan

Buckeye benefits and wellness programs

Job summary

Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio seeks an Enterprise Applications Senior Developer to design, develop, test, and support custom and packaged applications, integrations, and reporting solutions using .NET, SQL Server, and Drupal.

The role translates business requirements into secure, accessible, maintainable software and ensures quality through the full development lifecycle, CI/CD, and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer and information science or equivalent.
• 4 years of relevant experience with SQL Server, T-SQL, and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with VB.NET, C#, and/or ASP.NET Core.
• Relational databases knowledge.
• Experience in the full lifecycle of .NET applications development.
• Familiarity with source control tools such as TFS and Git.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, test, implement, and support components of apps, integrations, and reports.
• Develop responsive web applications for alumni, donors, and friends; ensure secure transactions.
• Develop and maintain Drupal-based sites and interfaces; manage templates and themes.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Business partner collaboration

Secure coding practices

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer and information science

Tools

VB.NET

C#

ASP.NET Core

SQL Server

T-SQL

REST/SOAP services

Git

TFS

Drupal

Job description

Job Title: Enterprise Applications Senior Developer

Department: Advancement | Information Technology

The Enterprise Applications Senior Developer reports to the Associate Director of Applications Development and analyzes designs, develops, tests, implements, documents and supports custom and packaged applications, integrations, websites and reporting solutions that support External Affairs business needs. The position translates functional requirements into secure, accessible, reliable and maintainable technical solutions using .NET technologies, relational databases, SQL Server tools, web services and APIs. The Senior Developer is expected to possess and demonstrate the following traits and skills: Working with business partners, functional staff and application administrators, the position analyzes requirements, evaluates technical options and delivers assigned application components and interfaces through the approved development lifecycle. The position is accountable for the quality, testing, documentation, deployment and ongoing support of assigned solutions and applies established source-control, CI/CD, security, accessibility and technical standards. The position independently completes complex development and support assignments for Blackbaud CRM, public-facing and internal websites, Drupal-integrated applications, reports, stored procedures and related business-information solutions. It develops and supports SOAP- and REST-based interfaces used for data exchange, communicates technical risks and tradeoffs, and recommends solutions that meet customer requirements while remaining supportable and consistent with approved standards. All members of External Affairs are part of creating a culture that inspires an exceptionally multifaceted and talented team and are expected to exhibit The Ohio State University’s Shared Values. The Office of External Affairs is committed to acting with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times and welcoming our colleagues’ ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 40% - Analyzes, designs, develops, tests, implements, documents and supports assigned components of custom and packaged applications, integrations, reports and related business-information solutions. Consults with business partners, functional staff and application administrators to clarify requirements, evaluate technical options and translate business needs into secure, reliable and maintainable solutions. Develops and supports Blackbaud CRM solutions, SQL Server Reporting Services reports, T-SQL and stored procedures, .NET applications, and SOAP- and REST-based services and APIs. Applies approved development lifecycle, source-control, CI/CD, testing, deployment, security and documentation standards; communicates technical risks, dependencies and support impacts.
• 35% - Independently develops, implements, enhances and supports responsive public-facing and internal web applications that provide consistent and accessible experiences for alumni, donors and friends and support outreach, engagement and fundraising processes. Translates functional specifications into documented application solutions; performs coding, testing, debugging and deployment; monitors and resolves application issues; and coordinates with functional and technical partners to maintain secure, consistent transactions and reliable service. Analyzes options and recommends improvements within approved architecture, security, accessibility and application-lifecycle standards.
• 20% - Develops, integrates, maintains and supports custom applications, themes, templates and interfaces for external-facing alumni websites using the Drupal content management system and related technologies, including PHP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML and Twig. Partners with Drupal administrators and other technical staff to diagnose complex issues, determine root causes, implement and test solutions, and document resolutions. Maintains assigned Drupal application components and interfaces, supports updates and releases, and shares technical knowledge needed for consistent ongoing support. Across assigned work, plans and delivers technical tasks for complex application projects, coordinates dependencies with project and functional partners, provides progress and risk information, and serves as a technical resource on application development and integration matters.
• 5% - Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer and information science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4 years of relevant experience that includes relationship database architecture and Microsoft SQL Server utilizing T-SQL, SQL Server Profiler, and query optimization tools, including one (1) of those years in implementing and accessing RESTful web services and general API development using JSON, SOAP, XML, etc.
• Experience with VB.NET, C#, and/or ASP.NET Core.
• Working knowledge in relational databases.
• Application development experience in analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, support and enhancement of .NET applications.
• Working knowledge of client-server and web server concepts using Microsoft .NET technologies.
• Experienced in source control tools such as TFS and Git.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with cloud computing services.
• Experience with SSRS.
• Experience in the development, maintenance, and support of Drupal or similar content management systems and the websites built upon those platforms.

The Office of External Affairs is committed to providing tools and resources for you to learn our business, proprietary databases, university-specific processes, and advancement practices.

You Need to Know Aside from the unparalleled benefits of working for The Ohio State University and working in the vibrant, smart, enjoyable, and growing city of Columbus, Ohio, this opportunity will provide exceptional rewards that arise from working for an institution doing worldwide life-changing teaching and research.

In accordance with the Disaster Preparedness and University State of Emergency Policy 6.17 this position has been designated as a standby position.

The budget for this position is up to 97,048.58. The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

Function: Information Technology
Sub-function: Enterprise Applications Development
Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized
Career Level: S3 Senior
Location: University Square North (1031)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.

A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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