Assoc. Application Developer

Job-:
Information Technology

Location:

Nashville, TN, United States Workplace:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full time Posted:

Position Summary:

The Associate Application Developer supports the design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of software applications and integrations that enable university business and operational processes. Working within a defined technical domain and under close supervision, this role applies established development standards, tools, and methodologies to complete well-defined assignments while building foundational technical proficiency and professional judgment. The position contributes to application reliability, service quality, user experience, and operational efficiency by producing accurate, maintainable solutions, resolving routine technical issues, and supporting the delivery of secure and dependable technology services.

About the Work Unit:

Vanderbilt University Information Technology is a human-centric organization that advances our university by delivering innovative solutions and frictionless experiences through collaboration.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

Application Development & Delivery Develops and modifies application components, integrations, and scripts for well-defined assignments using established development standards and practices.

Completes assigned development tasks within expected timelines while meeting quality, security, and documentation requirements.

Participates in software testing, deployment, and implementation activities to support successful delivery of application enhancements and fixes.

Applies established coding conventions and technical standards to produce maintainable and supportable solutions.

Contributes to team deliverables by consistently delivering accurate work requiring minimal revision.

Analysis & Problem Resolution Analyzes routine technical issues using established troubleshooting methods and documented procedures.

Investigates defects, identifies probable causes, and implements approved solutions under guidance from more experienced team members.

Reviews functional and technical requirements to support the development of effective application solutions.

Escalates complex or ambiguous issues appropriately while providing relevant analysis and supporting information.

Contributes to reducing recurring issues through accurate diagnosis and timely resolution of assigned problems.

Quality, Security & Reliability Performs unit testing and supports quality assurance activities to verify application functionality and performance.

Ensures application changes comply with established security, compliance, and operational standards.

Validates application functionality following deployments and updates to minimize service disruptions.

Identifies opportunities to improve application stability, maintainability, and user experience within assigned areas of responsibility.

Supports efforts to reduce defects, rework, and operational risk through attention to detail and adherence to defined processes.

Documentation & Knowledge Management Maintains accurate technical documentation for application configurations, code changes, testing activities, and support procedures.

Documents troubleshooting findings, solutions, and implementation details to support ongoing service delivery.

Follows established documentation standards to promote consistency, maintainability, and knowledge sharing.

Maintains records of completed work to support operational continuity and future enhancements.

Collaboration & Service Support Collaborates effectively with developers, analysts, support personnel, and business stakeholders to complete assigned work.

Participates in team discussions, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing activities to develop technical…