Application Developer I

$54,995 - $59,987/Yr

California University Of Science And Medicine - Colton, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Colton, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Application Developer I position at California University of Science and Medicine involves supporting the planning, development, and implementation of IT projects under the direction of the Executive Director of Computing and Application Development. The role requires effective communication with campus teams, documentation of issues, and training staff on relevant application platforms. The developer will engage in both application development and support, ensuring the integrity and security of data while collaborating with various departments and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Design algorithms and flowcharts to update or create new software programs and systems.
• Develop, test, and deploy departmental and campus-wide systems and applications.
• Perform problem analysis to resolve system or application issues.
• Diagnose problems and provide solutions within the area of responsibility, consulting with team members or software vendors as needed.
• Preserve data integrity and security based on university policies and best practices.
• Execute requested changes, updates, and modifications to applications and data structures.
• Maintain website databases and perform updates based on provided information.
• Assist with the creation and integration of new databases for the institution's websites.
• Provide direct support to essential systems such as the student information system (SIS) and learning management system (LMS).
• Perform diagnosis and troubleshooting for educational systems issues, providing solutions or consulting with vendors.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure successful resolution of complex issues within the systems.
• Work with the marketing and communications team to implement changes to style sheets and functionality within the CMS.
• Provide guidance and training for staff, faculty, and students on system usage.
• Create and maintain documentation for hosted and on-premises IT infrastructure.
• Receive requests for IT assistance from employees through ticket system software and categorize requests for resolution.
• Communicate effectively with administration, faculty, staff, and students about project updates and issue resolutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• A minimum of three years of experience in a related role or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in one programming language and MS SQL database server is required.
• Demonstrated skill in using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills using investigative methods and help desk tools.
• Knowledge of Microsoft technologies such as SharePoint and Active Directory.
• Familiarity with hosted system software, relational database management, web development, security procedures, and disaster recovery methodologies.
• Knowledge of front-end and back-end programming languages such as HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and SQL.

Nice-to-haves

• Microsoft Credentials in Azure, .NET, or SQL Server.
• Familiarity with higher education-based systems such as SIS, CMS, and LMS.
• Experience in medical education.
• Familiarity with FERPA and HIPAA regulations.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement