IT Software Developer II

About UIT: University Information Technology (UIT), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U’s Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the U’s shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services., IT Software Developer II

• Codes applications according to written specifications and verbal instructions from Software Design Engineers.

• Supports other department programmers and system analysts as well as other technical staff with programming and analysis related activities.

• Investigates vendor products and provides information to programmers and other project members about features and limitations of programming tools and languages: Follows industry recommendations and department programming standards to ensure code efficiency and reliability.

• Attends team meetings and communicates (verbally and in writing) programming issues to appropriate staff and customers.

• Presents finding, recommendations, and specifications both verbally and in writing.

• Tunes and modifies code to ensure efficiency.

• Writes system interface programs.

• Troubleshoots and repairs existing code.

• Investigates system “bugs” and provides input on code fixes and alternative solutions.

• Tests applications and follows department version control and code promotion guidelines.

• Performs analysis on program output and error logs.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). IT Software Developer, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• 1-2 years’ experience that includes programming experience with large system implementations; a degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field may be used to offset experience.

• Experience in an ERP software development environment.

• Basic knowledge of the overall development process and skills in programming and scripting languages.

• Fundamental understanding of relational database concepts.

• Demonstrated testing and troubleshooting skills; ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrated human relations and communications skills, and ability to work in a team environment.

• A strong commitment to excellence in service.

• Experience with coding applications within a Peoplesoft or Enterprise SIS system including PeopleTools, PeopleCode, Application Engine, Application Package, BI Publisher, nVision Reports, PeopleSoft QueryTool, SQL, SQR, C or C++.