Senior Full Stack Developer

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About VCU

At VCU, we are UNCOMMON and UNLIKE any other university. As a premier, urban, public research university, we are nationally recognized for diversity and classified by Carnegie as both R1 and Community Engaged. VCU offers a thriving environment for personal and professional growth. It’s a place of opportunity where your career can flourish, and your success is supported at every step. We are proud to be one of the best employers for diversity.

About the School of Pharmacy

The VCU School of Pharmacy has a 125-year tradition rooted in the Medical College of Virginia and is ranked among the top 20 Schools of Pharmacy nationwide. We are dedicated to graduating outstanding pharmacists and scientists who improve human health, conduct exemplary research, and contribute to interprofessional patient care. The University recognizes the School of Pharmacy as the highest-ranking academic unit for Inclusive Excellence.

About the Role

The VCU School of Pharmacy seeks a Senior Full Stack Developer to join our PharTech team. As the Senior Full Stack Developer you will be pivotal in modernizing and managing the School's critical software systems. While some systems use legacy technologies such as ASP.Net and Visual Basic (VB), your focus will be on modernizing these applications, exploring SaaS and cloud solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure), and implementing new workflows to improve efficiency and streamline processes. This position provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of the School's technology stack.

The Senior Full Stack Developer will be cornerstone to the continued implementation of Slate, our new admissions tracking system, which will house the admissions workflows for applicants applying through PharmCAS. This role will be instrumental in driving the final stages of Slate's implementation, integrating it with Banner, our ERP system, and expanding its capabilities with electronic payment solutions. Additionally, responsibilities will include ongoing management of Slate, continuously seeking efficiencies and new workflows that enhance the admissions process.

Beyond Slate, the role will manage various applications, including financial tracking, student processing, and custom-built systems for the School of Pharmacy. The Senior Full Stack Developer will directly impact the faculty, staff, and students at the School of Pharmacy while offering collaboration opportunities with faculty, vendors, and other developers across the VCU community. This position offers flexible scheduling and the ability to work remotely as needed, promoting a healthy work-life balance while supporting the School of Pharmacy's mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete the implementation of Slate, ensuring its integration with existing systems like Banner (ERP) and enabling new workflows for efficiency.
• Lead the modernization of legacy applications and explore new technologies such as SaaS, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and automation tools to streamline operations.
• Evaluate and recommend the best modernization paths for existing applications, balancing short-term fixes with long-term improvements, including exploring cloud migration or rebuilding systems where appropriate.
• Collaborate with faculty, vendors, and developers across VCU to develop solutions that meet the evolving needs of the School of Pharmacy.
• Lead the automation of manual SQL processes, including those requiring data exports or manual intervention, ensuring seamless integration with our admissions and ERP systems.
• Maintain and enhance custom applications, such as:
• GradTrak (graduate student tracking system)
• Random Seating Assignment (exam seating allocation tool)
• Electives Registration System (for Pharm-D student course enrollment)
• Provide full-stack support for all systems, ensuring ongoing stability, scalability, and security.
• Analyze and improve existing codebases (ASP.Net, Visual Basic, SQL), with the freedom to evaluate the potential for moving systems to more modern frameworks or cloud-based platforms.
• Manage Slate post-implementation, actively seeking new efficiencies and workflows to enhance the admissions process and user experience.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a developer, with proven expertise in both front-end and back-end development.
•  Proficiency in ASP.Net, Visual Basic (VB), C#, JavaScript, and SQL database development.

• Experience with modernizing legacy systems and a desire to lead projects that transform outdated infrastructure into scalable, modern solutions.
•  Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and an eagerness to evaluate cloud solutions for future infrastructure improvements.
• Strong skills in collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to gather requirements and deliver user-friendly, efficient systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Experience working with database technologies such as SQL Server, including designing databases, writing queries, and data manipulation.
• Strong communication skills in both technical and non-technical settings.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as an employee at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/BA in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Familiarity with Slate or similar admissions systems.
• Experience working in higher education or another similarly complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

Larvell Davis
davisln2@vcu.edu