Application/Software Developer

Recruitment Title: Application/Software Developer 1
Job Classification: IT Pro 1- App/Software Dev (8631AP)

Please note, we are not offering H-1B or Green Card sponsorship for this position.

The University of Minnesota is committed to fostering local talent through employment
opportunities. While this position utilizes a hybrid modality, prospective applicants must
be located either in the state of Minnesota or near the Wisconsin border or otherwise
open to relocation.

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) Application Development group is looking to
hire an enthusiastic, early-career application and software developer to join the
Research Administrative Services (RAS) Team.

Research Administrative Services work is central to the University's $1+ billion
research enterprise, delivering and maintaining mission-critical custom and
vendor-managed solutions. We are looking for early career professionals who are
interested in application and software development. We work in a variety of
technologies and tools, so the specific languages in which you are expert is less
important than your willingness to become expert in one or more of the tools in our
portfolio.

Equally important is a commitment to software development best practices, including
building and implementing effective CI/CD pipelines, using Test Driven Development,
pairing and ensemble programming, and monitoring and observability.

Key Responsibilities:
* Development: Develop, test, and deploy scalable and maintainable applications.
Primary responsibilities will focus on delivering enhancements requested by
business for existing applications.
* Documentation and Maintenance: Add to team-level internal and external
program documentation. Monitor and maintain production applications and
systems. Evaluate and follow through on issues and problems until resolved or
escalated.
* Champion Accessibility: Ensure WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards are being
met as enhancements are released.
* System Integration: Collaborate with team members to integrate frontend and
backend systems, and ensure seamless communication between different components.
Code Quality & Best Practices: Write clean, reusable, and efficient code while
following coding standards, practices, and guidelines.
* Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with product managers, analysts, and
business partners to deliver high-quality features and improvements.
* Debugging & Performance Tuning: Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and work
with the team to optimize performance and resolve issues.
* DevOps and Deployment: Assist with the deployment of applications,
monitoring, and troubleshooting issues in production environments. Additional
opportunities may include moving existing applications to cloud hosted solutions.
* On-Call monitoring: Available to be on-call in a rotation with other team
members to provide technical support as needed.

Please Document Qualifications on Resume.

Required Qualifications:
* BA/BS degree or a combination of related education and work experience to
equal at least four years.
* Demonstrated experience and proficiency with object oriented languages such as
Java, Ruby, C#, javascript, or python
* Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, debug,
and resolve complex technical problems.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
* Database Management: Experience in SQL and working with relational
databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
* Version Control: Experience with Git and GitHub/GitLab workflows.
* Agile Methodology: Experience working in an agile environment, particularly with
SAFe. Familiarity with Scrum or Kanban is also helpful.
* Experience updating applications to meet accessibility requirements.
* Experience working with vendors and ensuring development best practices.
* CI/CD: Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment pipelines (Jenkins,
CircleCI, GitLab CI).
* Interest or experience with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS)
* Security Best Practices: Knowledge of web application security best practices
and strategies for securing APIs and user data.
* Previous experience in Higher Education or a University organization.

Pay Range: $70,000 - $75,000 per year ; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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