Business & Web Applications Developer Job Rochester area,City of Rochester New York USA,IT/Tech

Location: City of Rochester

Business & Web Applications Developer

Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Applications & Data, the Business & Web Applications Developer designs, develops, implements, and supports business, web, and AI-based applications and initiatives that support the University's academic, administrative, and marketing functions. The role collaborates with Marketing and Communications to evolve the University's web presence, social media, mobile technologies, content delivery, content management tools, and technical security for all web-based systems and services.

Essential

Functions

Oversee development, administration, and support of the university website and related web and mobile applications.
Collaborate on design and implementation of custom data integrations between core systems using iPaaS, scripting languages, APIs, SQL, and SFTP.
Design and implement AI-enabled tools and services such as chatbots, automation scripts, and analytics tools.
Monitor integration and web platform performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize reliability and speed.
Partner with information security and data stewards to apply controls and data‑handling practices.
Collaborate with IT leadership, Marketing & Communications, and other departments to identify opportunities for digital innovation and improved user experiences while ensuring accessibility compliance.
Translate business requirements into functional application designs, workflows, forms, data structures, and business rules.
Assist with security and data protection settings, enforce security procedures, and investigate security risks.
Configure and manage SSO/SAML connectivity between the University's identity tools and enterprise systems.
Ensure integration practices align with compliance standards such as FERPA, GDPR, and PCI‑DSS.
Create and maintain documentation for systems architecture, integrations, and AI solutions.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Technology Applications and Skills

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
5+ years of experience in web development, systems integration, or related fields.
Experience with web and mobile application frameworks such as React, Django, PostgreSQL, and Concrete
5.
Knowledge of web standards, platform and browser capabilities, and best practices for coding and workflow.
Understanding of client‑server architecture, web scaling, performance, and server infrastructure.
Technical expertise in development setup, troubleshooting, maintenance, monitoring, and management.
Proficiency in scripting languages Python, JavaScript, Power Shell, etc.
Experience with data integration platforms and techniques such as iPaaS, SQL, and SFTP.
Familiarity with AI technologies and frameworks such as OpenAI and LLM APIs.
Strong communication, project management, and documentation skills.
Customer‑focused proactive problem solver with excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle confidential information sensitively.
Strong analytical and technical aptitude with focus on identifying root cause of problems.
Commitment to diversity and inclusive workplace practices.
Professionalism, efficiency, and positive attitude.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.

Preferred Education, Experience, Technology Applications and Skills

Master's degree in relevant field.
Experience in higher education IT environments.
Familiarity with Ellucian Colleague, Slate, PowerFAIDS, and integration tools.
Project management or AI/ML certifications such as PMP or related.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and occasional lifting or moving of light objects.

Equipment to be Used

Python, JavaScript, Bash, React, React Native, Concrete5, Django, PHP, Git.
iPaaS tools, API development, RESTful services.
OpenAI / LLM API platforms.
Unix/Linux, client‑server architecture, browser configuration.
Web scaling, monitoring, performance.
Physical and virtual server architecture including VMware.
Mobile apps and related technologies.
SQL and database technologies.
HTML, DHTML, AJAX, XML.
Google Analytics and Google Adwords.
Project management and IT ticketing systems.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to equity and inclusion. It provides equal access to employment opportunities without discrimination. The University welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and encourages diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.

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