Junior Application/Database Developer

Dedicated to quality, innovation, engagement, integrity, and inclusion, Information Technology/Enterprise Application Services (IT/EAS) maintains the highest standards in providing a wide range of software solutions to units throughout the University. IT/EAS maintains software systems that support the University’s core business as well as develops custom applications in partnership with DU departments to enhance services to our community. Our services range from consultation to implementation to continuous support of software solutions. Services include:

• Software implementation, support, and development
• Workflow solutions
• Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, and Dashboards
• Consultation with DU departments on software development or purchase
• Data Warehouse administration, reporting, and data mining
• Secure access to institutional information
• Data interfaces
• Database development and administration
• Business Process analysis and improvements
• Document Management

IT/EAS ensures the current and future software applications are efficient and effective, maintains an appropriate balance between leading-edge activities and core business processes, and provides appropriate information access and data security. IT/EAS is responsible for all aspects of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Database Management, Data Warehouse administration, Information Analytics (BI), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, Learning Management System (LMS), Document Management, and Workflow.

Position Summary

With supervision, the Junior Application/Database Developer typically performs the duties of a database developer, application developer, ERP developer, and business intelligence (BI) analyst/developer. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of software solutions that fill specific institutional needs, support for all software applications including the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP - Banner) system, and all other tasks necessary to meet the technology needs of the University. This position reports to the Manager, Software Development, and participates in team projects related to software development and support.

Essential Functions

With supervision, perform the following duties:

• Manage the complete project lifecycle. Actively participate in departmental and project design meetings. Effectively communicate project status with the direct supervisor and functional project owner. Meet the desired due date for all assigned projects
• Develop detailed documentation and application guides for use by clients. Also, develop metadata documentation and provide useful comments within the software code to assist with future changes or modifications. Document design decisions, adhering to existing process guidelines
• Develop Oracle database objects and structures for data storage, retrieval, and reporting according to project specifications
• Follow IT/EAS guidelines and standards for software design, coding, and testing, including implementation of new processes in both test and production environments
• Develop enterprise-wide data analysis and BI reporting solutions
• Develop appropriate long-term, flexible, and scalable solutions for ERP and other software applications to solve customer needs.
• Develop back-end database interfaces for web and third-party applications
• Provide ERP and other application tier-2 production support. Perform enhancements and ongoing maintenance of software applications. Research transactional issues. Respond to production-down issues immediately
• Develop and enhance front-end applications using web technologies
• Supervisory Duties: N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Cognos, Javascript, Java, and/or Groovy on Grails (preferred)
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form. Ability to prioritize and organize a high volume of work. Ability to take a sliver of a problem statement and ultimately design a solution
• Knowledge of interactive web technologies (HTML, CSS) and a good understanding of JQuery, AngularJS, Mobile, and responsive design (preferred)
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business correspondence, policies, and technical procedures. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively in various situations
• Knowledge of programming languages, database/development tools, and application development. Experience with SQL, Oracle PL/SQL, programming languages (eg: Java), and/or reporting software
• Ability to utilize general mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts and analyze relevant data
• Attention to detail is critical

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of relational database systems.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Entry level to 2 years of application development experience or coursework specific to software development.

Preferred Qualifications

• AngularJS
• Java
• Degree in computer science, computer information systems, business, or a related field.
• Javascript and AJAX
• Knowledge of one or more of the technologies below:
• HTML
• Reporting software (eg: Cognos, Tableau).
• PL/SQL
• SQL

Working Environment

Physical Activities

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Evenings and weekends as required. Regular office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm MT but must be able to be on-call after hours and on the weekends as needed.

In accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.

Application Deadline

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) May 30, 2023.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:

The salary grade for the position is 11.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non‑discrimination‑statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.