Application Developer / Senior Application Developer

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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

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The Application Developer will develop, enhance, and support key enterprise applications while adhering to standardized software development practices. This role involves active participation in the design, architecture, and development of new solutions and refining and optimizing existing code. The developer will interpret functional requirements to create software designs for mission-critical, highly available applications. Additionally, they will address daily technical challenges for clients.

The Senior Application Developer will develop, enhance, and support key enterprise applications while adhering to standardized software development practices. This role involves active participation in the design, architecture, and development of new solutions and refining and optimizing existing code. The developer will interpret functional requirements to create software designs for mission-critical, highly available applications. Additionally, they will propose solutions, address daily technical challenges for clients, oversee project objectives and timelines, and review colleagues' work, providing feedback on efficiency, security, and adherence to best practices.

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Application Developer Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, implement, maintain and monitor application software and associated middleware, interfaces and databases in highly complex environments.
• Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design, create technical specifications to assure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation after implementation.
• Collaborate with business systems analysts, architects, cloud engineers, and other stakeholders to design systems, gather information on project constraints and capabilities, and address performance, interface standards, and security requirements.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Application Developer Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 1 to 3 years of application development experience; or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Familiarity with Ellucian Banner extensibility tools, including Page Builder or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with Ellucian Banner APIs.
• Experience working with Ellucian Banner Student, Financial Aid, and/or Student Accounts Receivable modules.
• Experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL for database development and maintenance.
• Application development experience using Java and/or Python.
• Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and REST and/or SOAP web services.
• Familiarity working in Unix or Linux environments and using shell scripting.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle practices, including design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to document technical solutions clearly.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with supporting enterprise applications in higher education or a similarly complex organization.
• Familiarity with developing applications using React.
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Experience with Oracle Pro*C.
• Familiarity with working in an Agile development environment.
• Familiarity with system integration and middleware technologies.

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Senior Application Developer Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, implement, maintain and monitor application software and associated middleware; interfaces and databases in highly complex environments.
• Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design, create technical specifications to assure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation after implementation. Cross-train other developers to support applications and systems.
• Collaborate with business systems analysts, architects, cloud engineers, and other stakeholders to design systems, gather information on project constraints and capabilities, and address performance, interface standards, and security requirements.
• Consult with business systems analysts, project managers, and teams within ISC, as well as other schools and centers, to discuss project status, proposals, and technical matters such as software system design or maintenance.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Senior Application Developer Qualifications:

• Bachelor in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; 3 to 5 years of application development, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferably in enterprise environments is required.
• Experience working with Ellucian Banner Extensibility (Page Builder and other tools)
• Experience working with Ellucian Banner APIs
• Experience working with Ellucian Banner Student, Financial Aid, and/or Student Accounts Receivable modules.
• Familiarity with Javascript/Typescript
• Experience supporting mission-critical systems in higher education or similar complex organizations is a plus.
• Proficiency in Oracle SQL and PL/SQL for database development and maintenance
• Proficiency in programming skills in languages such as Java and/or Python
• Experience with web technologies including HTML, CSS, and REST web services
• Proficient in working with Unix/Linux environments and shell scripting
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and scalable solutions
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), including design, development, testing, and deployment. Experience with Agile development is a plus.
• Experience developing and supporting highly available, enterprise-level applications
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and optimize system performance.
• Experience with system integration, middleware, and database-driven applications
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, architects, and project managers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to document technical solutions clearly
• Ability to provide technical guidance, mentor peers, and conduct code reviews

Preferred:

• Experience developing applications using React.
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Experience with Oracle Pro*C.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

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About Information Systems & Computing:

Information Systems & Computing (ISC) is the University of Pennsylvania’s central IT organization, providing the core network, data, voice, video, and enterprise application infrastructure and services upon which Penn’s numerous Schools and Centers build their unique tools and capabilities.

ISC’s 300-plus employees work closely with the University’s IT organizations in order to create, deliver and support products and services that help Schools and Centers operate efficiently and effectively. We strive to be easy to work with, and to serve as a trusted advisor to Penn’s IT community, faculty, staff and students in support of an environment of discovery and progress.

ISC’s focus on customer service and the high-quality, cost-effective, reliable implementation of modern IT solutions advances the mission of the University, as well as that of each individual School and Center. At Penn, technological freedom and departmental autonomy represent dearly held core values. ISC supports those ideas by providing foundational services and cogent counsel, empowering individuals and departments to employ their distinct strengths in support of their goals.

Learn more about us by visiting: https://www.isc.upenn.edu/about or www.linkedin.com/company/penn-information-systems-computing/.

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Pay Range

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefitsto protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.

• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay