Senior Application Developer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, test, implement, maintain, and monitor application software, middleware, interfaces, and databases in highly complex environments.

• Analyze user needs and software requirements to evaluate the feasibility of designs.

• Develop technical specifications to ensure timely and budget-compliant project completion.

• Create and maintain thorough technical documentation following implementation.

• Collaborate with business systems analysts, architects, cloud engineers, and other stakeholders.

• Address performance, interface standards, and security requirements.

• Tackle daily technical challenges for clients.

• For the senior role, cross-train developers, consult with business analysts and project managers, oversee project objectives and timelines, review colleagues' work, provide feedback, mentor peers, and conduct code reviews.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, for the Application Developer role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; 3 to 5 years of application development experience, or equivalent educational background for the Senior Application Developer role.

• Experience or familiarity with Ellucian Banner Extensibility tools, such as Page Builder.

• Experience or familiarity with Ellucian Banner APIs.

• Experience with Ellucian Banner Student, Financial Aid, and/or Student Accounts Receivable modules.

• Proficiency in Oracle SQL and PL/SQL for database development and maintenance.

• Application development experience using Java and/or Python.

• Knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and REST and/or SOAP web services.

• Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments and shell scripting.

• Understanding of software development lifecycle practices.

• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and scalable solutions.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication abilities, including clear documentation of technical solutions.

• Capability to work effectively in collaborative, cross-functional teams.

• Experience in developing and supporting highly available, enterprise-level applications for the senior role.

• Experience with system integration, middleware, and database-driven applications for the senior role.

• Ability to offer technical guidance, mentor peers, and conduct code reviews for the senior role.

• Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.

• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.

• Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children; dependent children may receive assistance at other institutions.

• Basic, matching, and supplemental retirement plans with pre-tax or Roth options.

• Ample time away from work.

• Long-term care insurance for eligible employees and family members.

• Wellness and work-life programs and resources.

• Professional and personal development resources.

• Access to University libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, and cultural and recreational activities.

• Discounts and special services for arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, cars, cellular phone plans, movie tickets, and theme parks.

• Flexible work options, including non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

• Forgivable home-purchase loan for eligible employees in West Philadelphia.

• Adoption assistance for qualified expenses, for up to two adoptions in the household.