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Lead Applications Developer
at Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA
Consider becoming a key member of the Bastyr University Information Technology team! We are seeking a full time, salaried Lead Applications Developer to join our team of ten close-knit IT staff members in an organization that honors a passion for excellence while encouraging work-life balance.
The following are the key activities for this position:
• Support existing databases and applications: Provide assistance and routine consultation to internal business users of applications across an array of functional areas. Troubleshoot legacy applications and provide fixes where needed. Modify existing applications as needed to accommodate changing needs. Act as liaison with third-party solutions providers as needed to perform upgrades and troubleshoot problems.
• Application analysis and development: Acting as lead developer, conduct needs analysis, design, develop, test and support various applications and their interfaces to other in house systems. Drive the design, development, implementation, and support of both in-house developed applications as well as packaged applications. Participate in project planning sessions with end users, managers and other team members to analyze business requirements and outline the proposed IT solution – which may include replacing existing applications with third-party applications, modifying existing applications or developing new applications. Document application specifications.
• Team Lead: Make technical recommendations regarding technologies and standards to ensure the highest possible level of application stability, performance and security. Plan and assign projects and tasks to Applications Development staff members as appropriate for their skillsets and availability. Lead and oversee code quality and standards within the application, acting as code reviewer for other application developers to ensure accepted programming standards and techniques. Provide mentoring of Application Development staff. Provide regular progress reports to the Director of Information Technology.
Qualifications:
• A four-year degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required. Formal education in management and in database theory is preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge of SQL Server, MySQL, PHP, ASP.NET and Microsoft Access.
• Must be familiar with the concepts of object-oriented programming, UI design, project management, software testing, agile development, three-tiered and MVC architectures, reporting and automation.
• Must have thorough understanding of application architecture and standards and of database theory, design and management, including querying, report-writing and web-based user interfaces.
• Three years’ experience designing and developing applications and managing complex databases required. Should have proven track record in management of complex database and/or application development projects. Prefer working knowledge of web development, especially web-based UIs for databases.
• Must have the ability to deal professionally, ethically and legally with confidential data.
• Must maintain a global perspective while being detail-oriented.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills; must be good at team-building and able to motivate others.
• Must be able to evaluate, recommend, implement and support solutions for complex database and application needs.
Become a part of a growing trend in natural health care and support an industry that truly makes a positive impact on the health and well-being of others.
Bastyr University is an accredited private institution, internationally recognized as a pioneer in the study of natural healing. Located in St. Edwards State Park on the northeastern shore of Lake Washington, Bastyr University enjoys over 200 acres of natural wooded surroundings with hiking and bike trails out our front door. Our excellent benefits include medical insurance coverage for many alternative as well as traditional practitioners. Please visit our website at www.bastyr.edu.
To apply for a position listed, please refer to the specific job # and title and submit a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources, Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore, WA 98028 OR E-mail to jobs@bastyr.edu
Special Note: Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Any request for applicant accommodation on the basis of disability should be directed to the Director of Human Resources at 425-602-3087. Bastyr University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The following are the key activities for this position:
• Support existing databases and applications: Provide assistance and routine consultation to internal business users of applications across an array of functional areas. Troubleshoot legacy applications and provide fixes where needed. Modify existing applications as needed to accommodate changing needs. Act as liaison with third-party solutions providers as needed to perform upgrades and troubleshoot problems.
• Application analysis and development: Acting as lead developer, conduct needs analysis, design, develop, test and support various applications and their interfaces to other in house systems. Drive the design, development, implementation, and support of both in-house developed applications as well as packaged applications. Participate in project planning sessions with end users, managers and other team members to analyze business requirements and outline the proposed IT solution – which may include replacing existing applications with third-party applications, modifying existing applications or developing new applications. Document application specifications.
• Team Lead: Make technical recommendations regarding technologies and standards to ensure the highest possible level of application stability, performance and security. Plan and assign projects and tasks to Applications Development staff members as appropriate for their skillsets and availability. Lead and oversee code quality and standards within the application, acting as code reviewer for other application developers to ensure accepted programming standards and techniques. Provide mentoring of Application Development staff. Provide regular progress reports to the Director of Information Technology.
Qualifications:
• A four-year degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required. Formal education in management and in database theory is preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge of SQL Server, MySQL, PHP, ASP.NET and Microsoft Access.
• Must be familiar with the concepts of object-oriented programming, UI design, project management, software testing, agile development, three-tiered and MVC architectures, reporting and automation.
• Must have thorough understanding of application architecture and standards and of database theory, design and management, including querying, report-writing and web-based user interfaces.
• Three years’ experience designing and developing applications and managing complex databases required. Should have proven track record in management of complex database and/or application development projects. Prefer working knowledge of web development, especially web-based UIs for databases.
• Must have the ability to deal professionally, ethically and legally with confidential data.
• Must maintain a global perspective while being detail-oriented.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills; must be good at team-building and able to motivate others.
• Must be able to evaluate, recommend, implement and support solutions for complex database and application needs.
Become a part of a growing trend in natural health care and support an industry that truly makes a positive impact on the health and well-being of others.
Bastyr University is an accredited private institution, internationally recognized as a pioneer in the study of natural healing. Located in St. Edwards State Park on the northeastern shore of Lake Washington, Bastyr University enjoys over 200 acres of natural wooded surroundings with hiking and bike trails out our front door. Our excellent benefits include medical insurance coverage for many alternative as well as traditional practitioners. Please visit our website at www.bastyr.edu.
To apply for a position listed, please refer to the specific job # and title and submit a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources, Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore, WA 98028 OR E-mail to jobs@bastyr.edu
Special Note: Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Any request for applicant accommodation on the basis of disability should be directed to the Director of Human Resources at 425-602-3087. Bastyr University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Published at 18-08-2012
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