Cloud Applications Developer

University of Akron•Akron, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Support cloud-based applications and integrations, primarily the institutions’ Workday ERP system. Collaborate with other Information Technology Services teams and functional units to provide new applications, integrations, and analytics. Engage with Business Analysts and other Application Developers to understand requirements and collaborate on effective solutions. Perform programming assignments requiring an aptitude of established programming standards, methods, and best practices. Write clean and reusable code. Participate in the full lifecycle of design, development, testing and deployment of applications.

Requirements

Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree.
Requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience in developing, deploying and maintaining cloud-based, enterprise-level applications and systems.
Requires familiarity with cloud-based computing concepts, cloud-based development tools and frameworks, programming languages and ability to use cloud services and APIs.
Understanding of cloud security, compliance and best practices.
Must possess highly developed computer skills including software, database, and web browser capabilities.
Strong problem solving, communication and technical skills required.

Nice To Haves

Workday experience preferred.
Higher education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop software for various environments with a cloud first approach.
Participate in the design and development of software systems.
Develop and deploy background processes and APIs as cloud services and enable end to end testing.
Collaborate in an agile, cross-functional team to rapidly deliver software solutions.
Maintain and update the existing computer services and program documentation to ensure compliance with department standards.
Consult with internal and external users and software specialists to resolve problems.
Evaluate office and computer processes and procedures to define and solve routine problems.
Support and maintain existing applications including feature additions and bug fixes.
Research, evaluate and implement cloud native tools and architectures to improve scale and performance.
Take part in design research and help identify opportunities.
Identify and implement technical improvements and solutions.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
short and long-term disability
life insurance
paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave
tuition remission
state retirement systems
alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions
deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b))