Application Developer

Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

The mission of the Georgia Tech Office of Budget Planning and Administration (Budget Office) is to:

Prepare, maintain, monitor and develop reporting mechanisms, systems and databases on all annual institutional budgets at Georgia Tech according to established Institute and University System of Georgia policies;
Assist budget staff and administrative heads of colleges, schools, and other Institute units in executing the approved annual budgets;
Provide assistance to executive staff in long-term budgeting and program planning for Georgia Tech, as well as forecasting of financial results and positioning against budget data; and
Support decision making by providing timely and accurate reports to executive staff in maximizing the Institutes use of available resources to the end of providing high quality instruction, research, and public service to students, funding agencies, private businesses, and other customers of Georgia Tech.

Application Developers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications that support the institutions goals and meet user needs. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, and implementing effective solutions to enhance application functionality, performance, and user experience. The developer ensures that applications are scalable, secure, and aligned with best practices in software development.

Job Duty 1 -
Design, develop, and implement software applications that meet user requirements and align with institutional objectives.

Job Duty 2 -
Perform testing and debugging of applications to identify and resolve issues, ensuring optimal functionality and performance.

Job Duty 3 -
Maintain and update existing software applications, implementing enhancements and modifications based on user feedback and technological advancements.

Job Duty 4 -
Document application development processes, including design specifications, user manuals, and technical documentation for future reference.

Job Duty 5 -
Participate in project management activities, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation, to ensure timely delivery of application development projects.

Job Duty 6 -
Stay current with industry trends and best practices in application development, incorporating new technologies and methodologies as appropriate.

Job Duty 7 -
Provide technical support and training to end-users, assisting them in effectively utilizing software applications to enhance their productivity.

Job Duty 8 -
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate applications with other systems and ensure seamless data exchange across platforms.

Job Duty 9 -
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring that applications address the needs of various departments and users.

Job Duty 10 -
Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.

Required Experience
6+ years of relevant experience.

2+ years of experience

Experience in Higher Education is also preferred

Preferred Qualifications:
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Web Development
Proficient in data query languages, e.g. SQL
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server
Strong knowledge of C# and Microsoft Visual Studio programming with MVC and Bootstrap frameworks/Proficient in C# .Net in MVC environment
Proficient in web technologies including ASP.NET, JQuery, Bootstrap
Exposure to Azure Cloud and Oracle
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Advanced knowledge in Windows operating system
Working knowledge with server hardware/software running Windows Server
PowerShell
Exposure to Workday
General computer maintenance knowledge

SKILLS
This job requires a working knowledge of information technology support systems related to budget accounting. Skills in database administration, project planning, management and implementation for web-based and PC platforms is required as well as specific software systems and applications.

Preferred Experience

oStructured Query Language (SQL) for data manipulation
oComprehensive understanding of ETL procedures
oProficiency in MS Excel
oExposure to ORACLE PL/SQL and SQL Server T-SQL
oExposure to Workday ERP/Financial Management
oExposure to MySQL
oExposure to HTML5

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Salary Range: $75,751 - $110,316

Location: Atlanta, GA

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Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening