General Information
| Job Description | APPLICATIONS PROGR 4 | Working Title | Lead Application Developer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 000652 | Grade | 24 |
| Department Name | Student Information Systems - D01134 | Department Head | Teri Eckman |
| Supervisor | Clifford Veasey | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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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
| Acts as a lead Banner technical engineer, performing complex Banner Student Information System (SIS) technical analysis, solution design, and development. Responsible for supporting integrated solutions with the Banner SIS such as, document management software, payment processing software, and room scheduling software. Collaborates with campus constituents to determine solution design, implementation schedules, test plans and change management requests. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 8 years of related experience. | Required |
| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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20 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Demonstrated software repository skills. | Required |
| Demonstrated ability to understand functional needs and how systems can support those needs. Demonstrated ability to develop conversion and system implementation plans. | Required |
| Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. | Required |
| Excellent project leadership and management skills. | Required |
| Current working knowledge of the Banner Student Information System. | Required |
| Experience developing and executing complex test plans. | Required |
| Highly advanced skills associated with software specification, design, modification, implementation and deployment of large-scale scope. | 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 complex problem- solving skills. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of secure software development. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of creating and maintaining schedules for software development and deployment. | Required |
| Advanced experience with identification and use of code libraries and open-source forums. | Preferred |
| Advanced experience with planning for deployment and creation of feedback mechanisms. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must pass a background check. | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. | Required |
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Remote with occasional visits to the UCR campus as necessary. |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |