Software Developer​/Analyst

Job Details

• Job Title:
  
  Software Developer/Analyst
• Hiring Department:
  On Ramps
• Position Open To:
  All Applicants
• Weekly Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt from FLSA
• Earliest
  
  Start Date:
  
  Immediately
• Position Duration:
  Expected to Continue
• Location:
  
  AUSTIN, TX
• Pay: $75,000 + depending on qualifications

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Eligible for hybrid telework
• For more details, please see HR Benefits and Total Rewards

• Writes custom code, configures software, and builds integrations
• designs, develops, maintains, and enhances student information systems
• Tests code thoroughly and evaluates readiness of changes
• Follows and provides feedback on policies and procedures
• Communicates project timelines and setbacks proactively
• Understands system interdependencies and business value of tasks
• Deploys new technologies and applications following best practices
• Establishes and executes test procedures and debug programs
• Reviews and provides feedback of others’ programs and systems
• Proactively creates and improves documentation
• Identifies needs for new or updated documentation
• Demonstrates detailed technical and functional knowledge
• Develops an in-depth understanding of business definitions and needs, asking clarifying questions and addressing ambiguity by working with other OnRamps staff
• Develops the ability to communicate technical information effectively and meaningfully to OnRamps staff and stakeholders
• Works closely with other campus IT teams to optimize University-wide resources and improves the quality of IT services for OnRamps clients
• Demonstrates initiative and exercises appropriate judgment to perform actions within job function
• Shows initiative in identifying and completing training and professional development needs and opportunities
• Proactively shares knowledge with colleagues
• Demonstrates the ability to weigh alternatives and recommends the best technical solution while receiving a high-level of guidance and direction from technical leads or functional group supervisors
• Work is reviewed periodically by technical leads, supervisors, or management
• Reports status on time and with accuracy
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage competing priorities

• Bachelor's degree
• At least two years of experience in systems design, analysis and programming in a university environment
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, test, and debug complex code
• Proven track record of successful project delivery in prioritized time frames
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated initiative to learn new skills, programming languages, and systems
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Experience with Python, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and Version Control Systems
• Experience with Web Frameworks
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• More than three years of experience in systems design, analysis and programming in a university environment
• Experience working with student information and its relevant operational data source systems, such as Canvas LMS or an institutional SIS
• Demonstrated experience in the following programming languages: PHP, Natural, Python, Java Script
• Demonstrated experience with the Django framework
• Demonstrated experience in the following databases:
  Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Experience writing technical documentation

Weekends and evenings possible to support course implementation, including during summer, spring, and fall professional learning institutes and enrollment deadlines. May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Shared desk environment. Hybrid work environment. Climbing of stairs. Use of manual dexterity.

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding…