Application Developer, Lead

Georgia State University • Atlanta, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Georgia State University is ranked among the Top Five Most Innovative Public Institutions by U.S. News & World Report (2026). As a dynamic research institution, GSU offers a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment for staff, faculty, and students alike.
Join us in driving digital transformation in higher education and making a meaningful impact on our community. GSU’s vibrant culture, career growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and core values—respect, integrity, collaboration, and accountability—make it an employer of choice within the University System of Georgia.
Georgia State University’s Instructional Innovation and Technology (IIT) division is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Application Developer, Lead to join our Application Solutions department. This role is responsible for software configuration, testing and facilitating assigned projects.
NOTE: This role requires on‑site work. Remote or hybrid work options are not available for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Enterprise-level experience with SharePoint and Power Platform.
• Proficiency with enterprise-level development practices, policies, and standards as well as information technology service management processes.
• Sufficient knowledge and expertise to work independently within the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) on projects of any size and/or complexity.
• With general direction, is competent within the requirements analysis phase of the SDLC on small to medium-sized projects and/or maintenance activities.
• Demonstrated proficiency with industry best practices, tools, and techniques utilized within the design, development, and testing phases of the SDLC.
• Ability to effectively facilitate small to medium-sized meetings involving significant requirements analysis and/or business process change.
• Sufficient knowledge and expertise to serve in the role of project manager and independently lead technology-focused projects not involving significant requirements analysis and/or business process change.
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience with regard to relevant application technology within the applicable domain area within Application Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the manager, mentor and guide junior developers; assist with task assignments and process decisions.
• Troubleshoot application issues and deliver timely fixes and enhancements.
• Define system requirements and document business processes and functional requirements; prepare detailed program specifications from which programs will be written.
• Design, code, test, debug, and document applications following established standards.
• Support project planning and coordination of resources; report project status to stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings and provide regular updates to management and customers regarding project and support activities; collaborate with stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business needs.
• Provide version control and configuration management for supported applications when required.

Benefits

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, and retirement plans.
• A flexible work environment that supports work-life balance.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that collaborates with various partners.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Access to cutting-edge technologies
• A collaborative and creative team culture
• A strong sense of purpose and impact in our work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees