Web & Database Applications Developer

Cornell University • Ithaca, MI

1d • Remote

About The Position

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others. Provide advanced software development support on a daily basis for the College custom applications. Analyze requirements for and design, develop, implement, maintain and upgrade complex web-based software systems and web pages in support of the information technology needs of the College. Create complex database driven web-based applications using the most appropriate programming languages (Ruby, Rails, PHP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, SQL, XHTML, XML, etc.) and database technologies (Oracle, PostgreSQL, etc.). Communicate with users for needs analysis and provide resolution. Establish and contribute to a detailed program specification through discussion with clients. Design, code, test, debug, document and maintain complex programs or systems; develop enhancements that enable a positive end-user experience. Assist in research and fact-finding to develop or modify complex software systems; Formulate and define system scope and objectives to develop or modify complex software systems. Research, design, document, and modify software specifications throughout the production life cycle. Complete and document phases of projects. Create and implement project specifications/plans for projects with straightforward inter-dependency with other systems and/or projects. Modify complex application programs from detailed specifications. Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, properly structured, meets industry standards and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems. Review code written by peers to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets project standards and is compatible with browsers, devices or operating systems. Analyze and amend software errors in a timely and accurate fashion and provide status reports when required. Collaborate with project team members including project manager, business analysts, subject matter experts, other developers and quality assurance specialists. Contribute to and influence technology decisions by actively seeking information about new software technologies and techniques to meet business needs and objectives. Actively seek out and apply upgrades to existing software packages as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Science/Management Information Systems or closely related field, or five (5)+ years’ experience in software development, modification and/or maintenance or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in web systems development required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience writing HTML code.
• Extensive experience with web & database programming languages (PHP, Ruby) and relational databases (PostgreSQL or other RDBMS).
• Experience in automated testing methodologies, enterprise level reporting, and complex software integration/development required.
• Ability to guide & advise others on technical matters.
• Able to work well as a member of a team within a constantly changing environment.
• Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of AWS, Linux, PostgreSQL, Git, Ruby on Rails, PHP, and JavaScript.
• React Framework (Front End Expertise).
• Familiarity with Automated Testing Frameworks (Rspec, Cucumber).
• Familiarity with AI and how to use it for role efficiencies.
• Familiarity with OWASP Application Security standards.
• Ability to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot AppSpider vulnerability scans.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced software development support on a daily basis for the College custom applications.
• Analyze requirements for and design, develop, implement, maintain and upgrade complex web-based software systems and web pages in support of the information technology needs of the College.
• Create complex database driven web-based applications using the most appropriate programming languages (Ruby, Rails, PHP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, SQL, XHTML, XML, etc.) and database technologies (Oracle, PostgreSQL, etc.).
• Communicate with users for needs analysis and provide resolution.
• Establish and contribute to a detailed program specification through discussion with clients.
• Design, code, test, debug, document and maintain complex programs or systems; develop enhancements that enable a positive end-user experience.
• Assist in research and fact-finding to develop or modify complex software systems; Formulate and define system scope and objectives to develop or modify complex software systems.
• Research, design, document, and modify software specifications throughout the production life cycle.
• Complete and document phases of projects.
• Create and implement project specifications/plans for projects with straightforward inter-dependency with other systems and/or projects.
• Modify complex application programs from detailed specifications.
• Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, properly structured, meets industry standards and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
• Review code written by peers to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets project standards and is compatible with browsers, devices or operating systems.
• Analyze and amend software errors in a timely and accurate fashion and provide status reports when required.
• Collaborate with project team members including project manager, business analysts, subject matter experts, other developers and quality assurance specialists.
• Contribute to and influence technology decisions by actively seeking information about new software technologies and techniques to meet business needs and objectives.
• Actively seek out and apply upgrades to existing software packages as needed.

Benefits

• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
• Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1.
• To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays.
• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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