Software Application Developer III (ORACLE PL SQL)

$63,000 - $107,000/Yr

Texas A&M University - College Station, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - College Station, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Software Applications Developer III (ORACLE PL SQL) at Texas A&M University System serves as the technical lead for specific software development projects or services. This role involves providing technical oversight to ensure compliance with established technical standards and coordinating the technical activities of a software development project team. The developer will be responsible for completing various reports and summaries for management and users, including project status reports, problem reports, and progress summaries. This position requires a strong commitment to quality assurance and adherence to programming standards, ensuring that all software applications meet the necessary requirements and function effectively within the organization. In this role, the developer will engage in system analysis, researching and analyzing business and technical problems faced by Student Business Services. They will design, recommend, and implement technical solutions to address these challenges. The position also involves application development, where the developer will create complex database modules and interfaces, utilizing personal judgment and decision-making skills throughout the process. Additionally, the developer will conduct software quality assurance to ensure that system standards are followed and that both programming standards and application standards are adhered to. The developer will also be responsible for application design, maintaining Accounts Receivable database information for billing, refunding, and reporting purposes. They will conduct impact analyses of changes in processes and program simulations to assess the potential impact of policy or procedure changes based on available data. Furthermore, the role includes database design, where the developer will work with the database administrator to aid in database development and design, upgrade current database processes, and analyze existing data structures to identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements. The position requires collaboration with clients and functional analysts to determine automation specifications and develop detailed system design documents for client approval. The developer will analyze, design, develop, and maintain software applications and database system changes necessary to automate and redesign business processes. They will also serve as a software lead in the peer review of custom Accounts Receivable code and provide the necessary system documentation required by Student Business Services. Participation in training and professional development opportunities is encouraged, along with the performance of additional duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for software development projects or services.
• Provide technical oversight for compliance with technical standards.
• Coordinate technical activities of a software development project team.
• Complete reports and summaries for management and users, including project status reports and problem reports.
• Research and analyze business and technical problems faced by Student Business Services and design, recommend, and implement technical solutions.
• Develop complex database modules and interfaces as part of application development.
• Ensure software quality assurance by adhering to system standards and programming standards.
• Conduct application design and maintain Accounts Receivable database information for billing, refunding, and reporting.
• Perform database design and assist in database development and design with the database administrator.
• Work with clients and functional analysts to determine automation specifications and develop detailed system design documents.
• Analyze, design, develop, and maintain software applications and database system changes to automate and redesign business processes.
• Serve as software lead in the peer review of custom Accounts Receivable code and provide system documentation.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of software applications developer experience.
• Pass test on knowledge of programming using SQL and PL/SQL.
• Skill and knowledge in applying solutions to problems through the design and development of computer programs, software, and applications.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication with both business users and IT professionals.
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy, professionalism, and customer service orientation.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.