The Senior Software Applications Developer position reports to the Assistant Vice President of Enterprise Data and Solution and will partner and collaborate with business departments to provide application support, integration, digital form development, and workflow automation services for students, employees, and business units. This position will serve as an application and data subject matter expert within the college. This is an important role that requires expert technical skills, attention to detail, and an ability to provide excellent customer service.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Support existing systems and develop new solutions to automate and simplify processes for business partners.
Collaborate with business departments to determine requirements, and conduct all necessary development, testing, and post-launch support.
Develop documentation for all developments.
Support integration across various platforms using service-oriented technology or API development as appropriate for optimizing business processes and extending system functionalities.
Provide on-demand data analysis and reporting to answer critical data questions or diagnose major data issues.
Verify data integrity and promote data standards in cross-system data mapping and data transformation practices.
Provide 2nd tier helpdesk support as required.
Creating and supporting web forms as required.
Analyze, develop, and implement best-of-breed solutions for business needs, researching new developments and solutions available.
Provide superior user support for user account management and business process support.
Collaborate with PMO, project team, and external stakeholders to effectively execute UAT test plans by establishing clear test objectives, test scenarios, and follow-ups.
Remain current with best practices and developments in the industry.
Complete any necessary administration work.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS – Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to effectively perform job.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field required
5-10 years of previous web services development experience required, including experience with API, data connectors, ETL data transformation, and Oracle development to provide real-time data integration with 3rd party cloud-based or legacy file transfer mechanisms
Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required
WORK ENVIRONMENT – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
General office conditions. Exposed to moderate noise levels
COMPENSATION
Starting salary for this position will be between $ 95,848 - $ 119,809 commensurate with experience.
This position is a Hybrid role with one mandatory day in the office each week. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Boston campus in order to ensure operational effectiveness.
Grade of Position: S-23-12E
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25
This position will be exclusively represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 888 for purposes of wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week.
Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available.
Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.
Expert proficiency in Oracle
Strong API and web services development skills
Understanding of database design
Ability to learn new technologies easily
Ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work creatively and analytically to solve business problems and data issues under pressure
Ability to exhibit poise and focus
Excellent customer service skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to follow through on tasks and requests
Ability to maintain multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize tasks
Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work well in a team environment
PHYSICAL ABILITIES – Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
This position is generally sedentary in nature, movement throughout the college is required as necessary to troubleshoot issues and provide assistance.
Ability to have continuous oral and written communication with co-workers and supervisors is essential.
Repetitive movements, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds, reaching, lifting, climbing, stooping and the ability to read a computer screen, detect color-coding and read fine print will be expected.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field required
Emerson College is a private college with its main campus in Boston, Massachusetts.