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Job Description APPLICATIONS PROGR 4 Working Title Residency Determination System Developer
Job Code 000652 Grade 24
Department Name Student Information Systems - D01134 Department Head Teri Eckman
Supervisor Adelaida Diaz Effective Date 04/03/2023
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Generic Scope
Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.

Custom Scope
Applies advanced software concepts and objectives to medium to large projects of broad scope and complexity. Regularly resolves highly complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Selects tools, methods, techniques and evaluation criteria to obtain results.

Department Custom Scope
The Residency Determination System Developer will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the university-wide system for residency determinations in the admissions process for purpose of assigning tuition for incoming undergraduate students to nine undergraduate UC campuses. Develops specification for new products/services, applications and service offerings such a microservices and cloud; assesses the compatibility and integration of products/services for Student Web Solutions in order to ensure an integrated architecture across interdependent applications and systems; and contributes to the overall development portfolio. Develops software specifications based on stakeholders requirements. Reviews software application code prior to implementation to verify consistency and conformance to departmental guidelines and policies as well as industry best practices. Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for approval of systems and programming documentation. Ensures project statuses and documentation are updated. Collaborates with other Student Information System developers, Information Technology Solutions teams, and UC constituents to design and create appropriate solutions and facilitate the entire development lifecycle including test plans and change management processes.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
Minimum of 1 - 3 years of experience using NodeJS, Angular and Javascript Required
Minimum of 1-3 years of experience implementing in Google Cloud Product or Cloud platform Required
Minimum of 1 - 3 years of experience utilizing Postgres or Mongo database Required
6 - 10 years of related experience. Required
Minimum of 1 - 3 years of experience of GitHub or GitLab Preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience with Ellucian Banner and/or other Student Information systems Preferred

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v3 Preferred

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Applies advanced software concepts to plan, design, develop, modify, debug, deploy and evaluate highly complex software for functional areas. Analyzes existing highly complex software or works to formulate logic and devises algorithms for new highly complex software systems. Performs highly complex data analysis and tests/debugs highly complex software, working directly with management. Initiates, analyzes, designs and applies highly complex data sources. Applies and enforces complex programming security practices.
  • Review software application code prior to implementation to verify consistency and conformance to departmental guidelines and policies as well as industry best practices. Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for approval of system and programming documentation.
35
Understands and applies industry practices, community standards and department policies and procedures in depth. May serve as technical lead for multiple software development projects of moderate to broad scope. May lead a team of software development professionals. Enforces project plans.
  • Coordinates integration and solutions for Residency Determination e-solution.
25
Specifies, develops and executes complex test plans. Develops conversion and system implementation plans. Performs or directs highly complex data modeling, performance and integration testing and builds interfaces. Determines source code control techniques and configuration management design and changes.
  • Leads the overall solution implementation including development of specifications, data models, schedules, test plans, and change management requests.
20
Prepares and approves or obtains approval for system and programming documentation. Initiates and oversees changes in development, maintenance and system standards. Sets the technical requirements for complex software specifications.
  • Collaborates with Information Technology Solutions teams, university and campus constituents to create and design appropriate solutions and coordinates the software development lifecycle activities.
20

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Required
Advanced knowledge of NodeJS, Javascript and Mongo database Required
Demonstrated ability to understand functional needs and how systems can support those needs. Demonstrated ability to develop conversion and system implementation plans. Required
Excellent project leadership and management skills. Required
Highly advanced skills associated with software specification, design, modification, implementation and deployment of large-scale scope. Required
Advanced experience with identification and use of code libraries and open-source forums. Required
Experience developing and executing complex test plans. Required
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Required
Demonstrated software repository skills. Required
Advanced knowledge of secure software development. Required
Demonstrated complex problem- solving skills. Required
Advanced experience with planning for deployment and creation of feedback mechanisms. Required
Current working knowledge of the Ellucian Banner Student Information System or Student Information System. Required
Current working knowledge of APIs. Preferred
Working knowledge of GitHub. Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement
Must pass a background check. Required
Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. Required
Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours Required

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
Direction

Environment

Working Environment
Remote (working from home) with occasional visits to campus as necessary.

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Climb : N/A
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Bend : N/A
  • Sit : Occasionally
  • Squat : N/A
  • Stand : Occasionally
  • Crawl : N/A

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Perform Calculations : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Dust : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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