Application Developer 4

Analyzes, develops and modifies complex application programs utilizing non-core technologies; manages application projects as assigned. May provide support to enterprise systems. Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

1. Designs, codes, tests, debugs, modifies and troubleshoots non-core technology application programs and ad-hoc programs.

2. Analyzes complex application processes and integrated computer systems and their underlying data structures; identifies and resolves problems.

3. Defines, analyzes and documents business processes, practices and requirements.

4. Guides and assists users in testing business processes; defines, conducts and monitors system test procedures.

5. Manages projects involving two or more programmers; provides technical assistance and training to junior-level staff.

6. Documents tables, data structures, run streams, and programs according to generally accepted practices.

7. Develops technical documents pertaining to system design and programming requirements; develops user manuals.

8. Assists with the development and enforcement of shop standards, policies and procedures.

9. Learns new technologies and techniques.

10. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.