Systems Software Developer, Intermediate

Systems Software Developer, Intermediate

Job ID: 230850
Location: Georgia Southern - Remote Work
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us
Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

Location
The option of working remotely in the state of Georgia is available. If remote work is not desired, the working location is in Statesboro, GA.

Department Information
0624100 - Enterprise Application Service

Job Summary
Work closely with business analysts and other technical resources to develop and enhance systems and programs to improve processes and service delivery. Design, develop, document, test, implement and maintain application programs, systems and interfaces. Possess expert knowledge and competence in core technologies used by the University. Actively mentors intermediate and junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Perform related duties as assigned to support the mission of the University
• Develop technical specifications after reviewing provided functional specifications and analyzing user application programming requests
• Prepare technical, operational and user related documentation in support of applications
• Provide technical support and training to functional users
• May be assigned as the technical expert for a specific technology or software system like workflow, document imaging and management, integration services, data warehouse, Student Information System (Banner), or job scheduling
• Understand high-level architectural design and patterns
• Respond to troubleshoot application and system problems
• Research, design, implement, and maintain applications (including web and mobile), systems, programs, and interfaces
• Conduct tests of applications programs and quality assurance reviews
• Compile test and review results for further review and user acceptance testing by the business analyst and functional user(s)
• Identify areas for modification/enhancement in existing applications and subsequently develop these modifications
• Write and maintain software code, queries, reports, and programs applications using current tools and languages
• Apply proven analytical and problem-solving skills to help validate, verify, communicate, and resolve systems/software application issues
• Provide consultation to technical resources regarding upgrades, appropriate usage and the technical environment; monitor version requirements and organize upgrades
• Consult with business analysts, and if appropriate functional users, to analyze requirements, recommend technical design and specifications, and clarify work requests and implementation plans

Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

Required Experience

• One (1) year of related work experience

Proposed Salary
$50,000 - $56,850

Required Documents to Attach

• Please provide three (3) professional references in the Required Documents to Attach section of your application.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Navigate web access and email with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work well in a diverse environment
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops
• Passionate, honest, positive, mission-driven, and self-directed
• Manage competing demands and adapt to frequent changes
• Articulate strategy and ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Negotiate and work with vendors and consultants
• Learn and adapt to new technologies and interpret to provide solutions for customer needs or issues
• Remain current on technology changes to respond quickly to customer issues
• Ability to multi-task and use independent judgment
• Ability to meet deadlines, often under pressure

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Solid understanding and demonstrated experience using common web development languages and frameworks such Python/Django/Flask
• Git or other distributed version control systems
• Knowledge of database design and associated software/programming languages
• Knowledge of Network Administration: Novell, TCP/IP, file sharing and FT
• Demonstrated knowledge of Divisional application servers and information systems
• Knowledgeable about various hardware and software systems, integrated systems, and event driven programs

SKILLS

• Demonstrate commitment to inclusiveness by working well with diverse populations
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and human relation skills
• Experience working with web, application and database servers, such as Apache, Nginx, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle
• Experience integrating open source and commercial systems using APIs and REST web services
• Experience with managing and maintaining virtual servers on VMware vCenter Infrastructure and Public IaaS
• Creative in problem-solving

Apply Before Date
August 13, 2021

Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

Conditions of Employment

• Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
• Successful completion of background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicant for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work is generally performed in an office environment
• May be required to sit for long periods of time
• May be required to lift up to 25 lbs. with or without accommodation
• Work in well-lit offices in comfortable surroundings or in computer laboratories
• Occasionally work evenings and weekends to meet deadlines or solve unexpected technical problems
• Susceptible to eye strain, back discomfort and hand and wrist problems
• Work is performed under stressful conditions in an environment where work schedule changes unexpectedly
• Must be able to respond by changing their own schedule without prior notice in many cases
• Employee may be required to walk to various locations on campus
• Required to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously under pressure of deadlines and working in a fast-paced information technology environment

Background Check
Standard and Education

Other Information
Believing that diversity, equity, and inclusion contribute to excellence in the workplace and to the quality of the University's academic environment, Georgia Southern University is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse faculty and staff to support, promote, and serve a diverse student body and promote Inclusive Excellence. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, whose work furthers the institution's Inclusive Excellence goals, and who bring to campus varied life experiences, perspectives and backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.


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