Applications Developer and Analyst

Description

Since 1920, Mount St. Joseph University has provided an education that is based on interdisciplinary liberal arts and professional curricula emphasizing mission, values, integrity, and social responsibility. Faculty and staff deliver high-quality academics, hands-on experiential learning, and personalized attention to support student success. Join our award-winning team, recognized for four consecutive years as a 'Best College to Work for,' and be part of a vibrant culture that places a premium on inclusion and belonging.

Purpose: This role entails leveraging programming expertise and analytical skills to facilitate the design, development, and enhancement of advanced applications. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, the Application Developer and Analyst will conduct in-depth analyses of user requirements, contribute to the design of innovative solutions, and execute the implementation of robust applications. The role requires a meticulous approach to detail and a commitment to staying current with industry trends, ultimately contributing to the ongoing enhancement of systems, processes, and user experiences.

Key Responsibilities:                  

System Analysis and Requirements Gathering:

• Conduct thorough analysis of user requirements and business processes to understand the needs and objectives of applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define clear and comprehensive system specifications, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Application Design and Development:

• Utilize programming languages and development frameworks to design, code, and implement efficient and scalable applications.
• Employ best practices in software development to create solutions that meet functional requirements, security standards, and usability criteria.

Data Analysis and Integration:

• Analyze and manipulate data to support application functionality, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and security of data.
• Integrate applications with existing systems, databases, and external APIs, facilitating seamless data flow and interoperability.

User Support and Quality Assurance:

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to identify and rectify software defects, ensuring the reliability and robustness of applications.
• Conduct system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and performance testing to guarantee the effectiveness and efficiency of developed solutions.
• Provide exemplary user and hardware support, offering timely assistance to end-users, troubleshooting software issues, and ensuring the optimal functionality and maintenance of hardware components to enhance overall system reliability.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation:

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to recommend and implement improvements in application development processes.
• Proactively identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency gains, and enhanced user experiences, contributing to the overall advancement of the organization's technological capabilities.
• Contributes to team effort by welcoming new and different work requirements; exploring new opportunities to enhance the services of the division; helping others accomplish related job results as and where needed.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors Degree in Progress

Experience: Relevant course and work experience of 2-4 years.

Skills/Specialized: Proficient in use of Microsoft Office programs, Java Script, React, React Native, Node.js

Or any combination of education, experience, or training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Work Environment/ Physical Demands:  Multiple service hours; computer data input; multiple concurrent tasks with service interruptions; extensive customer contact; strict confidentiality; detailed work (add other demands as appropriate)

Benefits

Mount St. Joseph University offers a wide array of benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Tuition Remission for you and your family.
• Excellent benefits including medical, employer HSA contributions, dental, vision, life, parental leave.
• 16 paid holidays.
• Competitive salaries.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive educational environment.
• Professional development opportunities.

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information with three professional references via Paycom.

A review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Mount St. Joseph University is an Equal Opportunity Employer