The Application Developer III role is a client facing software development role that designs, develops, tests, and deploys applications for the Goldman School of Dental Medicine. They are involved in all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with significant participation in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM). This individual will contribute to the design, development, testing and deployment of applications and will be a contributor at all levels of the development life cycle, including: project planning, technology resource assessment, cost & design reviews, programming, testing/debugging, documentation, training, follow-up support and continual evaluation. The individual will be expected to learn new technologies, to contribute as part of a team and to take responsibility for assignments and deadlines.
Develop, integrate, and implement applications. These middle phases of the SDLC and ALM consist of development, testing, release and deployment, including database architecture and application optimization. Typically includes iterative application enhancement through the development lifecycle. Meet with client to gather requirements and perform needs assessments for new and existing software and integration projects.
Analyze, design and architect applications for the Dental School. These are the initial phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM). Responsibilities include identification of business requirements, workflow modeling and design. Work closely with the Development Team to prioritize projects and tasks and set deadlines.
Resolve escalated application support issues, conduct application performance and availability monitoring and conduct reporting, sometimes including end-user training. These are the later phases of the SDLC and ALM.
Assist the unit with continual review of best practices for collaborative software development projects, such as processes and tools to manage source control, data collection, reporting, and project tracking, and discussion of rapid application design tools and techniques. Provide input on solutions from other developers.
Review new technologies - including languages, tools and techniques - to glean new skills through training, research and education.
Skills
Position Requirements:
- Associate's Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred and 3 to 5 total years of experience
- 1-3 years experience in Perl and Python development, SQL, HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Source control experience (Git, TFS)
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Able to solve complex problems creatively and in a timely manner
- Must be self-motivated, adaptable, hands-on, and demonstrate ability to troubleshoot and multi-task
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Familiarity with HIPAA security is a plus
- Familiarity with working with FERPA data is a plus
- Experience with PowerShell, Apple script, C# web development is a plus
- Experience with IIS and Microsoft SQL Server administration is a plus
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
