Solutions Developer Senior

Arizona State University • Mesa, AZ

3d • $78,000 - $97,450

About The Position

Engineering Technical Services within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering seeks a Solutions Developer Senior to design and deliver technology-driven solutions that improve how the schools operate. The role combines consulting and software development: independently clarifying operational needs, evaluating technical approaches, and delivering practical software, integrations, and automations from requirements through verified operation.

The position works with staff, administrators, and ETS colleagues to resolve complex workflow and integration problems, explain technical tradeoffs, and deliver secure, maintainable solutions. Low-code platforms and AI-assisted development are used where appropriate. The role designs, develops, and troubleshoots moderately complex software and applications in support of sustainable institutional technology infrastructure.

The position is based in the Mesa/Tempe area and may involve shared offices, telecommuting, and work at Polytechnic Campus as needed. Work is generally performed in an environmentally controlled office setting, with some nights and weekends required for User Acceptance Testing and product updates. The position is full-time, with a stated salary range of $78,000–$97,450 per year, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training that provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Demonstrated experience independently designing, deploying, and supporting operational software, integrations, or automations involving ambiguous requirements or complex technical dependencies.
• Ability to translate stakeholder needs into functional solutions using requirements gathering, workflow analysis, or similar techniques.
• Proficiency in software development, API and database integration, and automation platforms or low-code tools, including resolving complex technical dependencies.
• Proficiency in Python, server-side web development, APIs, relational databases, and application troubleshooting.
• Ability to apply AI-assisted development with sound technical judgment, independently evaluating, testing, and troubleshooting generated code for correctness, security, and maintainability.
• Ability to evaluate technical alternatives, explain tradeoffs, and resolve complex application or integration problems with sustainable solutions.
• Proven success in consultative roles guiding staff or departments toward adopting effective technical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical concepts to nontechnical audiences.
• Experience documenting requirements, processes, and solutions in clear, reusable formats.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ColdFusion, LAMP environments, and Power Automate.

Responsibilities

• Partner with administrative and operational stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve missing or conflicting information, and define feasible technical solutions and acceptance criteria aligned with FSE and ETS priorities.
• Independently select and implement technical approaches, evaluating integration dependencies, security, reliability, and maintainability; own delivery from requirements through testing, deployment, and verified operation within agreed timelines.
• Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, explaining technical options and tradeoffs, guiding implementation decisions, communicating risks and blockers early, and accurately reporting progress and operational status.
• Consult with departments and functional teams to identify process-improvement and efficiency opportunities and guide them toward sustainable, technology-enabled solutions.
• Design, implement, and support system integrations and automated workflows with reliable unattended operation, appropriate security, error handling, and monitoring.
• Independently diagnose complex failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective changes that reduce recurrence.
• Document requirements, solution designs, testing results, and operating instructions in clear, consistent formats that support adoption, maintenance, and knowledge sharing.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, AI capabilities, and automation tools; validate AI-generated code and information and remain responsible for solution correctness, security, and maintainability.
• Develop and support solutions within ETS’s existing ColdFusion environment and other approved web, integration, and automation platforms.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members at ASU, UA, and NAU
• Life insurance
• Disability programs
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• State and optional retirement plans
• Access to ASU recreation and cultural activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior