Analyst and Programmer, Finance Systems

Translates business requirements into agile specification for programs and associated scripts to deliver functionality, usability and compliance with programming and security standards.\u00a0

Uses subject matter expertise in working directly with stakeholders to identify problems or functionality gaps in software programs and processes, or desired enhancements to programs or processes.\u00a0

Uses a variety of programming languages, software tools, and operating systems to develop code required for integrating applications, automating or improving processes, and supporting self-service functions for customers.\u00a0

Develop Workday integrations using the Workday integration technologies to meet the business requirements.\u00a0

Ability to assess requirements and estimate effort required to develop solutions.

Analyze, modify and maintain existing applications.\u00a0

Recommend alternate development solutions as appropriate.\u00a0

Assumes responsibility for delivery of completed products, working collaboratively with team members, project managers, and end users.\u00a0

Troubleshoots and resolves complex development, testing, and production issues.\u00a0

Accountable for maintaining the security and confidentiality of any proprietary or sensitive information or data in any medium regarding the university or its students, faculty, or staff. Accessing or disclosing such information or data must be deemed necessary for the performance of one\u2019s job responsibilities and must be authorized by the employee\u2019s supervisor.\u00a0

Availability to work after hours and/or weekends and on-call, as specified by the supervisor.\u00a0

Performs other related duties as assigned.\u00a0, Work primarily involves sitting/standing, communicating with others to exchange information, operating a computer, and assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Environmental Conditions:\u00a0

Subject to inside environmental conditions. Not typically exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Time Type Requirement Full time Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Develops, integrates, analyzes, and/or modifies enterprise applications and solutions in support of the university\u2019s application portfolio with emphasis on Workday and the corresponding integrations to downstream systems. We are looking for a creative, self-motivated and dependable team player with excellent logical reasoning skills. The candidate should have effective time management, prioritization, and decision making skills when managing multiple competing projects and timelines.

The ideal candidate must possess 4 years of experience in service-oriented architecture design principles, ERP HCM/Financials/Student integration design patterns, phased implementation methodologies and in-depth knowledge of various Workday integration cloud platform technologies like EIB, Core Connectors, Document Transformation, Workday Studio and Workday Extend. Familiarity with the Workday object model, creating calculated fields and custom reports. A demonstrated proficiency with Web Services, XSLT, XML, JSON, REST, HTTP, SSL, PGP, and SAML are required., Bachelor\u2019s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline that requires excellent analytical skills or a combination of education and experience.\u00a0

Four to six years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Excellent verbal/written communication skills.\u00a0

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and independent problem solving abilities.\u00a0

Demonstrated work experience with ERP packages, QA tools and processes, and other Higher Ed products, tools and technologies needed to support Wake Forest University\u2019s strategic and tactical IT goals.\u00a0

Thorough knowledge of standard design/development life cycle, tools, techniques, including software version control.\u00a0

Knowledge of various Workday cloud platform technologies like EIB, Core Connectors, Document Transformation, Workday Studio and Workday Extend.\u00a0

Thorough knowledge of Oracle database architecture, SQL, PLSQL, and Linux/Unix shell scripting.\u00a0

Demonstrated ability to work with customers to define requirements, create technical designs, and build solutions that meet or exceed user expectations.\u00a0

Demonstrated proficiency with XML, XSLT, REST, JSON, HTTP, SSL, PGP, SAML, etc.

Experience in service-oriented architecture design principles, common ERP HCM/Financials integration design patterns.\u00a0

Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.\u00a0

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Familiarity with the WFU ERP suite of products (e.g. Workday) for higher education as well as strong understanding of the WFU-IS delivered and supported portfolio of products and services.

Familiarity with ETL tools (e.g. Snaplogic).\u00a0

Understanding of Agile software development principles.\u00a0

Familiarity with Web API and Web Services using Java, Groovy, JavaScript, Spring, Springboot, vueJS, Thymeleaf, and cloud hosting services such as AWS.\u00a0

Familiarity with multiple operating systems such as Windows/Linux and scripting languages such as bash.\u00a0

Understanding of business principles as related to the various functional areas in Higher Education environments.\u00a0

Familiarity with database technologies such as Oracle, PL/SQL, SQL, and MySQL.

Thorough understanding of Applications Development Lifecycle including Agile Methodologies and CI/CD utilizing build tools such as Jenkins, Application Administration, and Applications Support disciplines.\u00a0

Thorough understanding of current tools and technologies to support Application Development, Application Administration and Application Support including ticketing/tracking software such as Jira and FreshService.\u00a0

Experience in Workday integration cloud platform technologies like EIB, Core Connectors, Document Transformation, Workday Studio and Workday Extend.\u00a0

Comfortable with web frameworks to build scalable web applications.\u00a0

Experience designing, versioning, and maintaining RESTful APIs.\u00a0

Accountabilities:\u00a0

Individual contributor that is fully proficient in applying established standards; knowledge based acquired from several years of experience in a particular area.\u00a0

Works independently; may instruct or coach other professionals.