Coast Community College District - Costa Mesa, CA
posted 4 months ago
The Coast Community College District (CCCD) is seeking an IT Applications Developer to join its team. This position is exclusively available to current permanent employees of CCCD. The IT Applications Developer will be responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting web portal-based and database-originated applications. The role involves creating interfaces that present dashboards, pages, forms, and decision support tools, enabling users to navigate and transfer data within integrated database and web portal environments. The developer will also be tasked with ensuring that applications are user-friendly and meet the needs of various stakeholders, including administrators, teachers, and staff. In this professional-level position, the IT Applications Developer will utilize the ITIL Framework and Processes to construct interfaces and applications that can be presented via summary portals, dashboards, and ad hoc decision support tools. The developer will work closely with various departments to analyze, modify, and support applications, ensuring that they are efficient and effective in meeting the district's needs. The role requires a strong understanding of SQL programming, as well as the ability to integrate web portal and database systems with existing data warehouses. Additionally, the developer will be responsible for preparing documentation, facilitating discussions to gather user specifications, and providing training and support to enhance staff capabilities in using the web portal and decision support systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field, along with three years of experience in web portal and ERP-based applications development. Alternatively, an Associate's degree with six years of relevant experience will also be considered. The position requires specialized knowledge of web design and maintenance, programming languages, and relational database concepts. The developer will be expected to remain current on new technologies and industry trends, presenting innovative solutions to improve user experience and overall web presence.