An Internal Custom Solutions Developer works under minimal direction and is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing custom software solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of Salt Lake Community College (SLCC). You will work closely with Business Process Analysts, Project Managers, and departments to develop custom in-house solutions in support of the students, staff, faculty and administration of SLCC. This role requires a deep understanding of software development. The ability to troubleshoot complex issues and take initiative without supervision is critical. SLCC is an in-person public facing institution. The requirements for collaboration and interaction in this role require a significant on campus presence of 80%.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Design, build, maintain and support custom web based applications.- Sets own milestones and priorities for assigned applications and is accountable for their design, security, delivery and ongoing support.
- Resolves complex, often undefined problems in custom applications and integrations, applying advanced analysis to select the approach.
- Guides subject matter experts in developing requirements for application design.
- Mentors less experienced developers and sets coding, security and deployment practices for assigned applications.
Requirements gathering and business analysis.- Advises Business Process Analysts, Project Managers and department leaders on technical approach and trade-offs, and their recommendations shape project and technology decisions.
Document code and create technical specifications.- Provides technical leadership on projects without formal supervisory authority.
Quality assurance testing upgrades, patches and new releases.- Sets coding, security and deployment practices for assigned applications.
Research new technology, tools and approaches.- Recommends and implements new tools and solutions that change how departments work.
Other duties as assigned.Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of software development using object-oriented or procedural programming languages in an enterprise environment.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with varied, cross-functional teams to implement and support business solutions.
- Ability to work on a team.
- Ability to create effective application documentation.
- Experience with low code digital forms development.
- Experience developing secure code.
- Knowledge of and experience with cloud applications and architecture.
- Experience as a technical lead in a software systems administration in a development environment.
- Experience deploying software solutions in Windows and Linux environments.
- Advanced expertise in Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, C#, VB.NET, JavaScript, Microsoft .NET, API's, SQL Server Management Studio and Ellucian solutions including Banner, Ethos Integration, and Ellucian Experience.
- Experience developing applications with SQL and relational databases.
- In-depth knowledge of College systems, data and policies.
Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or technical school in a Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field.
- Four (4) to seven (7) years of full time paid direct experience leading programmer/analyst required.
- Experience developing, augmenting and maintaining systems in Higher Education using Ellucian solutions including Banner, Ethos Integration, and Ellucian Experience.
- Experience developing, maintaining, and enhancing web applications using the Microsoft .NET Framework.
- Proficiency in building responsive, user-friendly web applications with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.