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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:

– Senior Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Works independently on moderately complex work assignments under limited oversight, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Monitors work and projects ensuring timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Identifies and mobilizes resources to achieve outcomes. Trains others and reviews progress with management. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner. Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor
– May review the work of others to verify accuracy 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
– Coaches others in using appropriate strategies for resolving conflict; negotiating reasonable compromises; and proposing and evaluating possible solutions
– Give candid and constructive feedback to others to influence and persuade managers and employees to accept and implement findings and recommendations

• Comp Grade – 13
• Minimum – $86,300.00
• MidPoint – $107,900.00
• Maximum – $129,500.00