Application Developer

Oberlin College - Oberlin, OH

Full-time

Oberlin, OH

Educational Services

About the position

The Application Developer position at Oberlin College's Center for Information Technology (CIT) is a full-time role focused on supporting the College's digital initiatives through application development and data management. The successful candidate will work within the Enterprise Applications team, contributing to system upgrades, data integrity, and technical support for ERP and third-party systems. This role is crucial for ensuring effective technology solutions that meet the needs of various stakeholders within the College.

Responsibilities

• Serve functional areas and assist subject matter experts with ensuring data integrity, testing of system changes, and analyzing data flows for improvement opportunities.
• Assist with system upgrades, patches, testing, and other technical projects as assigned, and serve as a backup for daily operations and maintenance of the ERP system.
• Apply advanced business analysis concepts to identify, evaluate, and define complex systems scope and objectives based on applicable business practices and industry standards.
• Work at the highest technical level of various phases of systems analysis, considering business implications of technology applications.
• Provide technical support for the College's third-party systems and the ERP system as needed.
• Develop practical reporting tools for business departments.
• Carry out complex and multi-level tasks from start to finish.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, plus four years of relevant experience in business process and data analysis, or equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of ERP experience.
• Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and database concepts.
• Experience with APIs for ETL processes and web service integrations, including RESTful and SOAP APIs.
• Familiarity with data mapping, transformation, and manipulation to ensure system compatibility.
• Knowledge of data formats (XML, JSON, CSV) and scripting tools like XSLT and JSON for data transformation.
• Effective communication skills to work with stakeholders, including business users, IT teams, and vendors.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into non-technical language.
• Patience, professionalism, tactfulness, and empathy.
• Enthusiasm for helping others and assessing customer needs.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, managing competing projects and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in testing integrations for accuracy, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Willingness to document integration processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.
• Willingness to stay updated with ERP features and emerging integration technologies.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly evolving technical environment and support change.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Excellent benefits package