Associate Software Applications Developer

Job Title

Associate Software Applications Developer

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

SEA Development

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary:

$3,657.34 - $5,833.33 per month commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

Serves on software development teams to create and support web-based applications. Performs entry software development support functions. Assists as a developer of enterprise system applications and other software development projects 

Responsibilities:

The associate Software Applications Developer will serve on software development teams to create and support web-based applications. Performs entry software development support functions.

- Assists clients and co-workers to define application requirements. Identifies programming and output needs.

- Assists in and verifies preliminary design and output, and recommends technical and procedural design for new or revised applications including flow charts, system specifications, programming guidelines, and code review.

- Assists in reviewing, modifying, and writing program code and job control language.

- Assists in writing documentation of system procedures and guidelines for application users as well as for programs and program modifications.

- Assists with testing of complex programs, program modifications, or applications.

- Answers questions and provides technical assistance and training to application users. Resolves problems by reviewing and analyzing software documentation and production outputs to identify causes, solutions, and make appropriate referrals.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- No experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

- Knowledge of web site development with HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
- Knowledge of SQL Server or other relational databases.
- Knowledge of object-oriented development (e.g. C#, ASP.NET or PHP) applied in a web environment.

- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

- Occasional work outside of normal office hours/weekends

- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with web site development with HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
- Experience with SQL Server or other relational databases.
- Experience with object-oriented development (e.g. C#, ASP.NET or PHP) applied in a web environment.

Other Requirements:

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.