Job Title: Application Developer
Job no: 530567
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: VP of Human Resources
Department: VP-Human Resources
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia, Hybrid
Categories: Human Resources, Information Systems / Technology
Health coverage options: https://www.hr.vt.edu/benefits/health-insurance.html
- Premiums for July 2023 to June 2024 https://www.hr.vt.edu/content/dam/hr_vt_edu/benefits/health/open-enrollment/Premiums%202023-24.pdf
Paid Leave: https://www.hr.vt.edu/benefits/leave.html
- Annual Leave: 192 hours/year (4.8 weeks for vacation)
- Sick Leave: 1040 hours (6 months) bank with access to it day one
- Additional Paid Holiday's: 9 days throughout the year (listed on website on paid leave page above)
Retirement Options: https://www.hr.vt.edu/benefits/retirement.html
Continuing Education: https://www.hr.vt.edu/benefits/optional-benefits/continuing-education.html
- Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement - https://www.hr.vt.edu/benefits/optional-benefits/continuing-education/tuition-assistance.html
Job Description
The Application Developer collaborates with business and technical teams across the university to deliver solutions critical to the success of the Division of Human Resources. The Application Developer works independently on small and large development projects and may lend technical expertise on various systems issues and topics. The Application Developer is able to solve a range of straightforward problems and analyze possible solutions using standard procedures. The Application Developer is expected to support the designing, developing, testing and implementation efforts of all Division of Human Resources systems suite of applications. The role receives direction on more complex work from more experienced colleagues. The Application Developer will also assist in identifying and extracting critical data for metrics and reporting to key stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Technology, Business or related field.
- Must have demonstrated knowledge of writing queries, creating views, stored procedures, APIs and integrating database objects into web-based applications.
- Must have demonstrated knowledge of current application development languages such as ASP/ASP.NET, VB/VB.NET, and C#.
- Must have demonstrated knowledge of client-side scripting such as JavaScripting and server-side CSS pre-processing platforms.
- Must have demonstrated understanding of IDE tools such as Visual Studio.
- Must have demonstrated effective communication and customer service skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with supporting Data Warehouse operations and Data Analytics tools such as MicroStrategy and Power BI.
- Experience with managing or supporting technology solutions within a Higher Education environment.
- Experience utilizing modern service-desk ticketing solutions such as ServiceNow and TeamDynamix.
- Experience or training in modern integration platforms such as Boomi and Microsoft Azure.
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience with a salary range of $70,000 to $80,000 per year
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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