Senior Application Development Analyst

The University of Texas System; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas System Administration is seeking a software developer to design, code, test, and support internal application software across Risk Management and related offices. You will perform design and implementation for complex applications and coordinate with stakeholders for successful delivery.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in CS or related field and 5 years of related experience, with hands-on work in C#, ASP.NET Web Forms or MVC, and JavaScript/jQuery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 5 years of related work experience.
• Experience with C# ASP.NET Web Forms or MVC and JavaScript/jQuery.
• Ability to analyze complex requirements and translate into code.

Responsibilities

• Designs, codes, tests, implements, and supports internal application software.
• Performs design, coding, testing, and implementation for complex applications.
• Maintains applications and analyzes performance data as needed.
• Coordinates with stakeholders for project planning and troubleshooting.
• Prepares system documentation and end-user training.

Skills

MS SQL Server

ASP.Net (C#)

JavaScript

Analytical problem solving

Translate business logic to code

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ASP.Net Web Forms or MVC

JavaScript/jQuery

SQL Server Management Studio

Entity Framework

Job description

Required Application Materials

A resume and letter of interest is required to apply. Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references, college degree information, and employment history to an online third-party vendor.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience

Hours per Week

40.00 Standard from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Hiring Department

Risk Management

Required Application Materials

A resume and letter of interest is required to apply. Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references, college degree information, and employment history to an online third-party vendor.

About Us

For more than 140 years, The University of Texas System has improved the lives of Texans — and people all over the world — through education, health care, and research. The System consists of nine academic institutions, four health institutions, and The University of Texas System Administration. The institutions of the UT System employ more than 160,000 faculty, health care professionals, researchers, support staff, and student workers.

The UT System Administration is primarily based in Austin, Texas. It supports the missions of the System’s thirteen institutions by providing financial, legal, planning, purchasing, government relations, communications, development, and other central services. Serving a growing state, the UT System Administration strives to provide a welcoming, supportive work environment that embraces different perspectives - not only because it enables the organization to be stronger, creative, and thoughtful, but because it is the right thing to do. To that end, UT System Administration embraces state laws on military and former foster children employment preferences.

Purpose of Position

Designs, codes, tests, implements, and supports internally developed application software for all areas of RISC Services including the Risk Management, Information Security, and Systemwide Compliance offices at UT System Administration. Makes recommendations towards the development of new code or reuse of existing code or modules. Serves as analyst responsible for technical analysis, documentation of business requirements, system analysis, and system configurations.

Essential Functions

• Develops and maintains systems and software using Microsoft SQL Server, ASP.Net (C#), JavaScript, and other technologies.
• Conducts application design, coding, testing, validation and implementation for complex applications, and application code reviews.
• Maintains applications software and collects and reviews performance monitoring information as needed.
• Designs complex software systems that address broad technical or scientific needs.
• Analyzes technical related problems and exercise judgment based on analysis.
• Coordinates and communicates with stakeholders and team members for project planning and troubleshooting problems.
• Provides technical and/or project management leadership on large projects. Assists in resolving customer complaints with software and responds to suggestions for improvements.
• Works with other technical staff and stakeholders to understand problems with software and resolve them.l>
• Interfaces with clients, vendors, and other UT Institutions to facilitate the appropriate exchange of information and data.
• Research available solutions and integrate them into existing computing environments.
• Makes recommendations on whether to develop new code, reuse existing code, or purchase new software packages
• Prepares system documentation, develops standards and education for users.
• Provide end user training on application software and may develop user manuals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complicated business logic into code.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborated environment with technical and non-technical users.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or a related field and 5 years of related work experience.
• One year of college (30 semester hours) may be substituted for one year of the required experience on a year-for-year basis, allowing up to a maximum of 4 years substituted experience.

This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT System Administration and it's infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience developing web applications using C# with ASP.Net Web Forms or MVC, as well as JavaScript/jQuery.
• Experience querying and designing databases with Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, utilizing stored procedures and/or Entity Framework to interact with the data.
• Knowledge of ADA requirements and application security.
• A knowledge of responsive design techniques for mobile-friendly applications Experience gathering requirements, and documenting and testing complex technical processes.
• Experience developing and documenting work requirements, rules, workflows, reports, and presentations for automation projects.l>
• Experience with performing data analysis and/or data validation.
• Exceptional analytical, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
• Self-managed and highly motivated with a strong drive for delivering high quality results.

Working Conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Uses standard office equipment
• Requires occasional evening or weekend hours

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to a minimum of 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Participation in TRS is mandatory.

A background check will be conducted on candidates under final consideration. The background check may include any or all of the following: criminal history check, prior employment verification, education verification, professional references check, and motor vehicle records check. Background checks are conducted by third-party vendors. Upon request form the third-party vendor, candidates under final consideration must provide the required information for the background checks to be completed.

EO/AA Statement

The University of Texas System Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment. U. T. System will provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws.

For information on accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact the Office of Talent and Innovation at [e-mail] .