Software Developer
About The Position
Under minimal supervision, the Software Developer will be a hands-on, technical member of the Student Administration Systems team responsible for implementing and maintaining software systems and interfaces to various student information systems, predominantly in Hyland OnBase and Oracle Peoplesoft Campus Solutions. This is an internal customer-facing role, and requires excellent prioritization, responsiveness, highly technical skills, and customer service, along with excellent verbal communication skills. In keeping with the Enrollment Services values and competencies, the incumbent develops and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external contacts. Furthermore, the incumbent provides services that are equitable, inclusive, and culturally sensitive to enhance the quality of campus life. This position uses a student-centered and equity-minded approach in all communication and service efforts.
Requirements
- Strong consultation skills, enabling them to accurately assess user needs and design effective technical solutions, including implementing customizations within third‑party systems such as OnBase, DocuSign, and imaging platforms.
- Ability to work successfully with software vendors to troubleshoot issues, develop enhancements, and manage upgrade projects.
- Ability to program in object‑oriented languages such as Java, C#, or VB.
- Ability to develop web applications using XML, XSL, HTML, and JavaScript.
- Expertise in SQL, PL/SQL, and report development tools.
- Solid understanding of relational database structures, data‑flow analysis, flat‑file handling, and FTP.
- Knowledgeable in Windows Server administration, personal computer operating systems, TCP/IP configuration, Microsoft Office applications, and network connectivity and integration protocols.
- Proficiency with higher‑education administrative technologies, including PeopleSoft, OnBase, DocuSign, and imaging systems.
- Maintain a safe work environment.
- Communicate civilly and professionally with the University community, consistently delivering customer service grounded in dignity, respect, empathy, fairness, and professionalism.
- Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
- Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.
- Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
- Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related field.
- Two years of related programming experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Certifications in OnBase System Administration, OnBase Workflow, and/or OnBase API preferred.
Responsibilities
- Primary technical programmer for all third-party applications and OnBase workflows.
- Perform analysis, detailed program specifications, programming, testing, and documentation to expand the functional scope of the Student Administration systems, in order to meet the business needs of the university.
- Design and implement procedures, software programs, reports, utilities, and documentation to support customer-focused delivery of business data.
- Collaborate with Student Systems and functional teams on related enhancements and workflows.
- Assist project teams with gathering functional requirements, design, implementation, training, and ongoing support.
- Participate actively in the review and definition of business problems, including the preparation of functional and technical requirements to support the mission of the university and administrative departments.
- Support third-party applications, including on-site and remotely hosted software.
- Main technical support for HS and College transcripts.
- Configure and extend product utilities to enhance campus services.
Benefits
- Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or service)
- 14 paid holidays
- 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual
- Variety of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Participation in CalPERS defined benefit plan
- Access to voluntary savings plans like 403(b), 401(k), and 457
- Tuition fee waivers for employees and eligible dependents
- Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families (Employee Assistance Program - EAP)
- Access to wellness programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Various insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
