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Applications Development

Applications Developers are responsible for designing and/or modifying computer systems and applications according to specifications and business requirements; design, code, test, debug, document, deploy, and maintain applications; evaluate existing applications and recommend technical solutions to improve scalability; may develop new applications when existing solutions are not available.

• Design, code, test, debug, implement, modify, and maintain new or existing applications; evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, and operating systems
• Work with customers to analyze their requirements; evaluate new tools and technologies to enhance performance
• Provide maintenance, support, and consultation for third-party software solutions; perform diagnostics, troubleshoot problems, and escalate problems to third-party vendors or appropriate personnel
• Investigate data and/or program problems; determine source of problem and take corrective action
• Ensure compliance with standards and requirements, including usability, accessibility, and security
• Create and maintain secure development environments; run quality checks to ensure stability and efficiency for high-level performance
• Write specifications for automation of business processes
• Document code, processes, and test plans; prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation
• Write or contribute to instructions or manuals to guide end users
• Maintain disaster recovery plans and support business continuity efforts
• May develop, test, and implement application enhancements; develop new applications solutions and/or integrations; design and create prototypes / wireframes
• May design and tune application and database for optimal use of resources
• May design and develop database architecture at the application level; develop and enhance complex database objects such as stored procedures, functions, and tables to support the reporting environment; configure, implement, modify, test, and support new or existing database software
• May manage and configure servers used in the development of applications
• May develop, build, and maintain websites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates appropriate knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. Demonstrates baseline planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Reviews completed work of others to verify accuracy and quality. Follows recommended approaches to assigned work. Supervises assigned staff and coordinates routine work activities. Monitors employee interactions and facilitates a productive working environment. Communicates instructions and policies in a consistent, effective and timely manner. Identifies and addresses concerns appropriately. Makes recommendations for possible solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Support track, performs work at Senior Support level or higher; for Professional track, performs work at the Advanced Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows standard operating procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems
– Applies proven and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on difficult work assignments, conferring with manager on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– Organizes work of direct reports and may set priorities within general guidelines established by manager
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials

• Comp Grade – 12
• Minimum – $76,700.00
• MidPoint – $95,900.00
• Maximum – $115,100.00