What are the responsibilities and job description for the Programmer/Analyst position at Michigan Technological University?
Department: Information Technology
Summary
As a member of Information Technology, you will assume a meaningful role performing business web application development and support while assisting with the establishment of best practices for web application development at Michigan Tech.
As a developer within Enterprise Application Services you will be responsible for collaborating with other team members including other Programmer/Analysts, Business System Analysts, System Administrators, Leadership and the campus community to design, develop, implement and support solutions related to the operational needs across the University.
You will become part of a culture that empowers employees, treats them with respect, and encourages innovation and open communication.
Michigan Tech IT develops and supports technology solutions that enable Michigan Tech's faculty, students, and staff to excel in teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and public service. We’re committed to supporting all members of the Husky community.
Responsibilities And Essential Duties
Work Environment and/or Physical Demands
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Required Training And Other Conditions Of Employment
Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 3 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.
Required University Training
Employee Safety Overview
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Background Check
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
FLSA Status
Exempt
Appointment Term
12 months
Shift
1st Shift
Pay Rate/Salary
Title of Position Supervisor
Director, Enterprise Application Services
Posting Type
Internal & External
Dependent on Funding
No
Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)
Additional Information
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Conditions Of Employment
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)
Summary
As a member of Information Technology, you will assume a meaningful role performing business web application development and support while assisting with the establishment of best practices for web application development at Michigan Tech.
As a developer within Enterprise Application Services you will be responsible for collaborating with other team members including other Programmer/Analysts, Business System Analysts, System Administrators, Leadership and the campus community to design, develop, implement and support solutions related to the operational needs across the University.
You will become part of a culture that empowers employees, treats them with respect, and encourages innovation and open communication.
Michigan Tech IT develops and supports technology solutions that enable Michigan Tech's faculty, students, and staff to excel in teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and public service. We’re committed to supporting all members of the Husky community.
Responsibilities And Essential Duties
- Create and maintain full stack web applications
- Follow best practices for web application development
- Provide occasional support outside of regular business operating hours including evenings and weekends
- Work independently and part of a team
- Other duties as assigned
- Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
- Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.
- Bachelor's degree in management of information systems, computer science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
- Demonstrated professional experience using modern web frameworks
- Demonstrated professional experience using semantic HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Demonstrated professional experience using SQL‐based relational databases
- Demonstrated professional experience in business web application development
- Demonstrated professional experience with GIT
- Demonstrated professional experience with Django
- Professional experience with modern front end frameworks (e.g. React, Angular, HTMX)
- Experience working in an academic environment
- Experience using Oracle, Ellucian Banner, CBORD
- Experience with CI/CD tooling (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket Pipelines)
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Ability to understand business requirements and translate the requirements into technical solutions.
- Understanding of both front and back-end code development
- VS Code, Python
- Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
- Demonstrated success in working with persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.
- Understanding of PL/SQL
Work Environment and/or Physical Demands
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Required Training And Other Conditions Of Employment
Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 3 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.
Required University Training
Employee Safety Overview
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Background Check
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
FLSA Status
Exempt
Appointment Term
12 months
Shift
1st Shift
Pay Rate/Salary
Title of Position Supervisor
Director, Enterprise Application Services
Posting Type
Internal & External
Dependent on Funding
No
Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)
Additional Information
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Conditions Of Employment
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)
