Applications Developer 4

Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Cleveland, OH

Educational Services

About the position

The Applications Developer 4 position at Case Western Reserve University is designed for an experienced IT professional who will work under general direction to design flexible application frameworks. The role involves analyzing and improving the performance of software programs, as well as analyzing requirements for data exchanges between application software and other CWRU systems. The successful candidate will determine viable alternatives, make recommendations, and design, specify, obtain consensus, and implement solutions. This position supports the university’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications, with a specialization in the PeopleSoft Financials/Supply Chain Management System and the Oracle Budget System. The Applications Developer will be accountable for the full life cycle of application development, ensuring that all aspects of the project run smoothly and that management is continually informed of project status. In this role, the developer will participate in the development of best practices for the software development life cycle and software quality standards. They will design and deliver high-quality, high-impact systems solutions, define and scope projects for application solutions, and follow project management standards. The developer will work closely with staff to ensure adherence to programming standards during analysis, documentation, and testing. They will also serve as a resource to consultants and customers, solve problems with application software, and analyze and develop modifications to existing software programs. The position requires keeping current on day-to-day issues related to the PeopleSoft Financials/Supply Chain Management System and the Oracle Budget System, ensuring that agreed-upon service levels are met. Additionally, the Applications Developer will provide technical support for software applications, including analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving complex problems. They will participate in software architecture and system-level design, establish project plans and schedules, and review project deliverables for conformance to established standards. The role may also involve leading and coordinating software customization projects, applying application images and patches, installing software, monitoring performance, and troubleshooting alerts as needed. The position is expected to maintain confidentiality regarding university data and to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including external vendors and peer institutions.

Responsibilities

• Design flexible application frameworks under general direction.
• Analyze and improve performance of software programs.
• Analyze requirements for data exchanges between application software and other CWRU systems.
• Determine viable alternatives and make recommendations for solutions.
• Design, specify, obtain consensus, and implement solutions for application development.
• Participate in the development of best practices for the software development life cycle and software quality standards.
• Define and scope projects for application solutions and follow project management standards.
• Work with staff to ensure adherence to programming standards during analysis, documentation, and testing.
• Serve as a resource to consultants and customers for problem-solving with application software.
• Analyze and develop modifications to existing software programs.
• Evaluate technology alternatives and resolve problems.
• Document new programs or modifications according to departmental standards.
• Lead and coordinate software customization projects as needed.
• Keep current on day-to-day issues related to PeopleSoft Financials/Supply Chain Management System and Oracle Budget System.
• Provide on-call and remote support as needed.
• Work with users to solve problems/issues and answer systems-related questions.
• Participate in software architecture and system-level design.
• Establish project plans and schedules per established standards.
• Review project deliverables for conformance to established standards.

Requirements

• 7 to 10 years of progressive IT experience.
• Demonstrated experience in PeopleSoft ERP applications development.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of systems analysis principles and methods.
• Experience with systems design principles, methodologies, and tools applicable to web-based environments.
• Proficiency in database theory, design rules, and development practices, including data modeling and entity relationship analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to convey complex material clearly.
• Technical project management support for significant scope and complexity projects.
• Mentorship, leadership, managerial, and facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated responsibility for full life cycle implementation of PeopleSoft modules.
• Proficiency in PeopleTools version 8.5 or higher, including Application Designer, Application Engine, PeopleCode, SQR, Crystal Reports, COBOL, Component Interface, and Application Messages.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials/Supply Chain Management version 9.2.
• Demonstrated skills using Oracle database and SQL.
• Knowledge of Windows and Unix operating systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Some knowledge of network systems/operation systems and supporting applications.
• Demonstrated skills using Microsoft Office products.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement up to two remote days per week at the discretion of the department.
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.