Applications Programmer Analyst

Job description

Job code: 008976
Pay grade: G
Pay type: Exempt/salaried

General summary

Designs, codes, tests and debugs application software that meets the needs of the University and user groups.

Major duties

  • Works with end-users to gather and document requirements for existing or new application software.
  • Evaluates existing or new software and recommends solutions which may include upgrades to existing software or implementation of new applications.
  • Works with vendors to document hardware and network requirements for new or upgraded enterprise applications.
  • Collaborates with end-users and department management to prepare and monitor project plans for system implementation.
  • Installs, configures, tests and debugs software to ensure it meets documented user needs.
  • Writes programming code, installs, tests and debugs interfaces.
  • Maintains all application and system documentation according to University and professional standards.
  • Works with software vendors to evaluate software and resolve system performance issues.
  • Ensures that all application software meets University information technology standards and current professional standards.
  • Creates user access as necessary and ensures the confidentiality and reliability of access and data.

Minimum qualifications

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

Required education

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required experience

  • Three years’ relevant experience.
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience maintaining system documentation.

Desired qualifications

Desired experience

  • Project planning experience

Desired other

  • Appropriate industry certification.

Physical requirements

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.

Working conditions

Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Revised: 2018-06-18

This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.