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Associate Director of Software Development

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Job Summary

The Associate Director of Software Development is primarily responsible for leading software and application development projects in support of Drexel University's new Marketing & Communications Department. Working with the Executive Director of Marketing Technology, the Associate Director of Software Development will also play a critical role in defining strategic initiatives for the enterprise. The Associate Director of Software Development must be proficient with object-oriented programming on the Salesforce.com and Microsoft ASP.NET platforms, and a solid understanding of design Patterson, data structures, and databases.

Essential Functions
  • Enhance, develop, and support existing applications built on the Salesforce.com platform
  • Integrate Salesforce.com with other third-party applications
  • Enhance, develop, and support existing applications built on the ASP.NET platform
  • Lead the technical design, development, and unit testing of applications for all projects
  • Participate in cross-functional team meetings to identify business requirements and needs
  • Manage the software development lifecycle from design to release following an agile methodology
  • Participate in the development of the IT roadmap
  • Participate in the vendor selection process for resources, software, and SaaS technology and solutions
  • Manage the existing code base for the enterprise
  • Conduct code reviews with other members of the project team to ensure code quality
  • Create technical documentation and update the knowledge base
  • Communicate regular project status updates to the Executive Director, Marketing Technology
Required Qualifications
  • A Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or related field- or Equivalent
  • 5+ years of related experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience developing in an object-oriented language
  • 5+ years of experience developing on the Salesforce.com platform implementing APEX Classes, Test Classes, SOQL,SOSL, Visual Force, Process Builder/Workflows, Sandbox development and Testing
  • 5+years of experience developing on the ASP.NET platform, preferably with C#
  • 5+ years of experience in a direct managerial and/or team lead role
  • Experience with asynchronous APEX and scheduled jobs
  • Familiarity with Object-oriented analysis and design patterns using MVC architecture
  • Familiarity with SQL/T-SQL and databases, preferably with Microsoft SQL Server
  • Experience with web services technologies such as SOAP, WSDL, XML, JSON, REST
  • Experience with version control tools such as Git
  • Experience with development tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio
  • Salesforce Certifications a plus
Location
  • Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement
Additional Information

This position is classified as exempt with a salary grade of M. For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure, https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/salstructure/

Please review the Benefits Brochure for some information on our benefits offerings.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application. Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

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Advertised:Feb 2 2023 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:Mar 2 2023 Eastern Standard Time

Company

Drexel University

Founded in 1891 in Philadelphia, Drexel is a comprehensive global R1-level research university with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation’s premier cooperative education programs.

Drexel University is an urban research university that integrates education, scholarship, diverse partnerships, and our global community to address society’s most pressing challenges through an inclusive learning environment, immersive experiential learning, external partnerships, transdisciplinary and applied research, and creative activity. We prepare graduates of diverse backgrounds to become purpose-driven professionals and agents for positive change

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