Programmer Analyst III - 530834

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama seeks an experienced Programmer Analyst III to design, develop, and support moderate- to high-complexity software and hardware systems for university administration. You will work on enterprise applications, build processes, and web applications, and create integrations for vendor systems.

You will collaborate with campus departments, troubleshoot issues, and mentor junior staff. A hybrid work arrangement is available per policy, with a focus on delivering reliable IT

Qualifications

• Master's degree and two (2) years of IT programming experience; OR bachelor's degree and four (4) years of IT programming experience; OR associate's degree and six (6) years of IT experience to include four (4) years of IT programming.
• High level of programming knowledge with languages such as C#, .NET, PHP, Oracle PL/SQL, or Java; strong web development concepts including HTML, XML, JSON, Javascript, and MVC.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, supports, and codes moderate- to high-complexity software and hardware systems for University administration.
• Develops processes and web applications; creates workflows; integrates vendor-supplied software.
• Works on a team and collaborates with departments across campus; troubleshoots and resolves issues.
• Mentors and trains lower-level team members and serves as technical lead on low-to-moderate complexity projects.

Skills

C#

.NET

PHP

Oracle PL/SQL

Java

HTML

XML

JSON

Javascript

MVC

SQL

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in IT/CS

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Associate's degree in IT

High school diploma or GED with IT experience

Tools

JIRA

Tableau

Power BI

SQL Server

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range

Minimum: $69,200 - Midpoint: $89,900 (Salaried E11)

Department/Organization

200721 - Enterprise Technology

Normal Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Note to Applicants

Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.

Job Summary

The Programmer Analyst III designs, develops, supports, and codes moderate- to high-complexity software and hardware systems to support the administrative function of the University under minimal supervision. This may include enterprise and highly critical applications. Develops processes and web applications. Creates workflows. Installs, customizes, supports, and creates integrations for vendor-supplied software systems. Works on a team and collaborates with specific departments, colleges, and customers around campus. Supports their needs, troubleshooting and resolving issues, and responding to their questions and concerns in a timely manner.

Additional Department Summary

This senior-level position is a part of the OIT Departmental Application Support team, which primarily supports and develops processes within the Technolutions Slate CRM. This team helps to support the following campus partners: Enrollment Management, Graduate School, Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education (OTIDE), and Capstone Center for Student Success (CCSS). This position is expected to be both the primary and secondary support person for various applications and processes. Additionally, this position is expected to act as a mentor and help train lower-level team members and be the technical lead on projects of low to moderate complexity.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree and two (2) years of IT programming experience; OR bachelor's degree and four (4) years of IT programming experience; OR associate's degree and six (6) years of IT experience to include four (4) years of IT programming; OR High school diploma or GED and eight (8) years of IT experience to include four (4) years of IT programming.

Skills and Knowledge

Substantial level of programming knowledge and ability, with languages such as C#, .NET, PHP, Oracle PL/SQL, or Java. Substantial web development knowledge concepts, including HTML, XML, JSON, Javascript, and MVC concepts. Considerable relational databases knowledge and ability to write and analyze SQL queries and reports, and ability to analyze table data structures. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to work with customer groups and users of varying degrees of technical ability and understanding. Ability to manage work tasks using Atlassian JIRA tickets and follow through to completion. Effective time management skills. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Troubleshooting skills to independently learn of, analyze, track, and resolve issues. Ability to implement departmental and critical third-party applications, analyzing installation and configuration documentation, to successfully install and take on support for an application.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in relevant IT fields (development and maintenance of software applications, relational database management systems, computer programming, web development, or system administration). High level of experience supporting moderately complex systems and troubleshooting application issues. High level of experience with working with customers, gathering and analyzing requirements.

High level of experience supporting or working with higher education and University of Alabama administrative applications and tools, such as WordPress, Ellucian Banner, Tableau, and Power BI. Base knowledge of managing Windows Server applications, including IIS management and configuration and a base knowledge of Linux commands.

Background Investigation Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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