IT Programmer

Position Description

Adventist Media Center – It Is Written

Position Title:  IT Programmer   Internal Title: Departmental Assistant I

Department: Information Technology  Job Classification: Regular Full Time

Accountable to: IT Director

Position Summary:

This position requires a high degree of concentrated time writing TV, mobile and web application code and a working knowledge of the methods and goals of It Is Written. The ideal candidate must possess knowledge of programming software and have the ability to acquire additional skills and programming languages on the job. It is crucial that this position supports the mission and values of It Is Written by exemplifying the values and beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in all interactions.

Authority & Accountability:

Authority as delegated by and directly responsible to the Director of Information Technology in accordance with It Is Written’s policies and objectives.

Essential Position Functions:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and highly-available TV, mobile, and web applications tailored to ministry needs.
• Create database tables and code to aggregate data across several platforms.
• Integrate databases and data sources into the system to support multimedia content.
• Stylize and implement a management interface for a variety of web apps. This includes creating graphs and tables of relevant data.
• Create integrations between content management-driven websites with back-end systems.
• Update, maintain and expand on a central API for app communications.
• Update and maintain API and authentication systems.
• Collaborate with other team members in the office environment to learn, support, encourage, improve, and complete tasks and duties.
• Be available to meet in person for IT team meetings, project meetings, and in collaboration with team members from other departments.
• Test and troubleshoot TV, mobile and web applications using test lab equipment in the office environment.
• Fulfill other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Position Specifications:

Qualifications, Scope, and Complexity of Duties:

• Education:

A high school diploma, or equivalent, is required.

A bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science is preferred.

• Experience:

A minimum of one (1) year of experience writing code is required.

Demonstratable aptitude for Programming is required. Experience with Ruby on Rails is preferred. Experience with SQL language syntax is preferred.

• Membership and Mission:

Embrace the mission and values of It Is Written and be a member in good standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

• Skills, scope, and complexity of duties:
  • Possess proficiency in modern coding languages and libraries for web applications. Examples: Ruby on Rails, Java, Javascript, HTML5 and CSS3.
  • Demonstrate experience with software including databases, spreadsheets, word processing, and browsers.
  • Possess experience with tools used in writing TV, mobile and web applications.
  • Exhibit a willingness to learn new skills and technologies.
  • Maintain a positive attitude and a sharp attention to detail.
  • Possess the ability to deal tactfully with IT staff and staff from other departments in all interactions.
  • Demonstrate a passion for technology’s role in ministry.
  • Ability to effectively handle confidential information and situations at all times and maintain a high degree of loyalty and support.
  • Is a self-starter who can exercise direction and independent judgment, assume responsibility, and be self-motivated to complete tasks with little supervision.
  • Exhibit good interpersonal communication skills.
  • Possess good time-management and multitasking skills.
  • Must possess logical and analytical skills.
  • Must be able to think outside the box.
  • Must be able to translate expressed wishes into actionable goals.
  • Able to exhibit Christ-like behavior in daily tasks, collaborative projects, and under stress.

• Interpersonal Relationships:
  • At It Is Written:
    • President
    • Manager/Treasurer
    • Director of Information Technology
    • IT Department office staff
    • General office staff
  • Outside of It Is Written:
    • It Is Written vendors, contractors, guests, and volunteers

Working Conditions:

• General working conditions of an open office.
• Occasional moderate to high stress due to meeting critical deadlines.
• Prolonged sitting, computer viewing, and repetitive motion from keyboard & mouse use.
• Physical requirements: requires standing, walking, prolonged time sitting at a desk, reaching, climbing, and lifting (maximum of 50 lbs.)

Specific Requirements:

• Hourly, 38 regular hours per week.
• May require variable hours.
• No special clothing or safety gear is required.
• Business casual attire is required.