Software Applications Developer 2, Digital Technology Solutions

University of Cincinnati

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • $75,000-85,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactorsNext Lives at the University of CincinnatiFounded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $88.8 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.Job OverviewWe are looking for a passionate full-stack C# developer with strong SQL Server skills to empower our community with mission-critical web applications. As a developer working on web applications, you are well versed in HTML/CSS/JavaScript and can create intuitive and useful interfaces to robust backend systems that you and your team develop. You are always following new technologies to see what's on the horizon and what can make you and your software better. You are eager to actively participate in a team, and you value contributing as well as learning. You are familiar with the tools of modern development - from git source control, unit testing, CI/CD to design patterns, AI, and APIs, you have a solid foundation in the essential skills of IT and can immediately jump in on large projects or handle small projects on your own. Communication and documentation are also critically important, and you have a proven track record of both.Essential Functions
  • Develop and maintain intermediate to advanced IT application and programs to meet business requirements and support user needs and initiatives; create detailed technical design specifications.
  • Analyze client operations, explore opportunities for improvements; assess client needs utilizing a structured requirements process.
  • Translate business and technical requirements into test cases, test scenarios and scripts, code, and document custom test automation frameworks.
  • Develop and/or implement reusable components, succinct, timely programming code that is logical and optimizes programming resources and meets user requirements; work with user to test and debug programs.
  • Write documentation to provide user support for new or modified programs and production/operations procedures responsible for devising or modifying procedures to solve complex problems. Document and complete knowledge transfer to production support.
  • Adhere to quality assurance best practices such as unit testing, user acceptance testing, documenting code, participating in code reviews, creating test cases, and partaking in other activities including troubleshooting, debugging, and leveraging test environments for manual and automated testing.
  • Install and configure new, modified or software releases, solutions, and/or updates including third party; may provide hardware support to accomplish some duties. Deploy new modules, upgrades, and fixes to the production environment. Perform script maintenance and updates due to changes in requirements or implementations.
  • Evaluate new and existing applications and platforms and provide recommendations for improving performance by conducting gap analysis, identifying feasible alternative solutions, and assisting in the scope of modifications.
  • Build automated deployments using configuration management technology; validate deployments.
  • Evaluate and supplement vendor supplied documentation for third party software; may work with vendors to resolve problems and develop solutions.
  • Assist in establishing requirements, methods and procedures for routine maintenance and production support. Perform ongoing routine application maintenance tasks to ensure minimal downtime and loss of productivity and service.
  • Participate and collaborate in project planning processes (such as Agile, Scrum, Extreme, RAD, etc.).
  • Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related degree.
  • Six (6) years of relevant education, experience and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements.
Required ExperienceTwo (2) years of relevant work experience.Additional Qualifications Considered
  • The ideal candidate would have experience with Salesforce development and/or administration.
  • Experience in the higher education sector is beneficial.
  • Successful candidates will have extensive skills in full-stack development in an agile environment with the capability to work in teams or independently.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
  • Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and BenefitsUC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Highlights include:Comprehensive Tuition RemissionUC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.Robust Retirement PlansAs a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.Real Work-Life BalanceUC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:Vacation and sick time11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parentsAdditional Benefits Include:
  • Competitive salary of $75,000 - $85,000 based on experience
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
  • Professional development & mentorship opportunities
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at .Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.REQ: 99817Software Applications Developer 2, Digital Technology SolutionsDate: Aug 21, 2025Location:Cincinnati, OH, USFacility: Main Campus

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