Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Apply development expertise across the organization and serve as a resource for resolution of unique or complex application development problems. Undertake complex applications development projects which usually impact multiple business units and involve decisions on complex or ambiguous application development issues. Participate in the development of applications development strategy, necessitating integration of a broad range of ideas for applications development.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead application lifecycle activities, including: Develop and implement complex applications on one or more platforms, ensuring proper documentation is developed; Lead design discussions with IT staff and customers; Devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems; Responsible for quality assurance, including ensuring new/modified software applications are ready for release; Manage relationship with software vendors and external service providers; Ensure team members adhere to code reviews and standards; Lead the research and evaluation of new technology, products, specialized hardware and tools to optimize development and functionality of applications; Ensure team members complete project tasks as assigned, taking corrective action to keep projects on schedule.
• Provide support: Support complex operational activities and recoveries; Analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and make decisions within the scope of their responsibilities; Provide off hours support, as needed.
• Leadership: Provide technical direction and mentoring to staff; Direct the daily activities of, train, monitor and guide less experienced staff; Provide input to management on team member performance reviews, hire decisions; Contribute to the professional development of the team Responsible team delivers excellent customer service; Ensure continual improvement of and adherence to departmental standards by team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Onsite working availability <5 days per month, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline.
• Seven years of relevant technology experience.
• Prior experience in a higher education technology environment.
• Expert level of technical knowledge of application systems and analysis, as well as industry best practices.
• Extensive experience in researching and implementing new technologies in specialty or related areas.
• Has full technical knowledge of all phases of applications programming.
• Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Champion continual improvement of internal processes and procedures.
• Experienced in consulting with clients and higher level technicians and analysts to resolve technical problems and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Ability to provide technical guidance to all skill levels.
• Ability to interact with customers to discuss and recommend alternative technical solutions.
• Ability to work extra hours and recognize the need to do so.
• Ability to adjust scheduled time.
• Ability to adjust to change and demands on time.
• Position Specific, current application development tools, languages, and operating systems to include Docker, Linux/Unix, shell scripting, job scheduler (LSF, SLURM), git, Python, JavaScript, Node, R, Jest, VSCode, Message Passing Interface (MPI), REST APIs, SQL.

Required Qualifications

Bachelorâ™s degree in a technical discipline such as computer science, plus five years relevant technology experience or equivalent combination of education & experience.

Grade

G15

Salary Range

$82,500.00 - $145,200.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weâ™ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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