Applications Programmer II

Bowdoin College is seeking a highly skilled individual with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, who thrives in a team-oriented environment and is self-motivated, to join our diverse IT Enterprise Systems team. The role of an Applications Programmer II involves the installation, configuration, and maintenance of application solutions that seamlessly integrate with Bowdoin's business applications. Key responsibilities include providing support for applications, focusing on tasks such as data transformation, application integration, and database programming. This role requires practical programming skills applied to integration, scripting, and automation rather than full-scale software engineering. Proficiency in areas such as relational databases, application stacks, web technologies, testing methodologies, production support, and the integration lifecycle is expected., * Maintain, configure, and support existing software solutions which our clients have adopted and implement/install new ones. This includes integrating systems with other software on-premises or in the cloud.

• Act as a technical liaison with application vendors, troubleshoot issues, and implement integrations requiring an understanding of relational databases, application stacks, web services, and APIs.
• Build and maintain data integrations between campus systems using scripting, APIs, and database queries.
• Write and maintain scripts and programs to support application integrations, data transformations, and automation of routine processes.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation related to application configuration, integration, testing, and deployment.
• Ensure that software applications adhere to industry standards, security protocols, and best practices., Type of Posting Internal/External Special Instructions to Applicants If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference. EEO Information Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter

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Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Practical programming skills sufficient for writing scripts, building integrations, and automating processes (this role does not require full-scale software engineering or application architecture design)
• Competency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries against relational databases
• Understanding of relational database structures and principles
• Knowledge of web services (REST and SOAP) and APIs
• Understanding of the application integration lifecycle (configure, test, document, integrate, and support)
• Excellent problem-solving skills at the system, database, and application level
• Ability to work both in a team environment and independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and a facility for communicating with non-technical clients
• Ability to thoroughly document technical processes in a timely manner

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field of study
• Proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, or Java
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server or similar relational database systems
• Competent working in both Windows and Linux operating systems

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents Required:

• 1-3+ years of experience working with relational database management systems such as Microsoft SQL Server, including writing and maintaining SQL queries
• 1-3+ years of experience writing scripts or programs in support of application integrations, data transformations, or process automation
• Demonstrated experience with the application integration lifecycle (configure, test, document, integrate, and support)
• Experience supporting production applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web services (REST and/or SOAP)
• Practical experience consuming and building integrations with APIs (REST, SOAP, and other formats)

Preferred:

• 1+ years of experience with cloud-based application platforms such as AWS or Azure, and familiarity with deployment and CI/CD tools
• Experience with Windows Server and Linux operating systems
• Knowledge of IIS and Linux web hosting
• Familiarity with college administrative systems such as Admissions, Student Records, and Finance
• Knowledge of application analysis, system integration techniques, and data modeling tools

• The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $83,500-90,500

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)
• Generous Retirement Plan - 401(a) and 403(b)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time
• Paid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html
• Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
• Household access to many of the College's facilities including the gym and pool
• Free fitness and wellness classes!
• And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html, * Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, full-time, year round (1.00 FTE)
• This is a two-year appointment
• Occasional evenings and weekend hours as needed.
• This is an exempt position requiring the time commitment necessary to successfully complete job requirements.

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related). About Bowdoin Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff-with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.