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Ohio State University is hiring an Enterprise Applications Senior Developer. The developer builds and supports the custom applications, integrations, and reports used by Ohio State's External Affairs office, including Blackbaud CRM solutions and the web applications and Drupal-based alumni websites that serve alumni, donors, and friends. The role reports to the Associate Director of Applications Development and works with business partners and application administrators in Advancement Information Technology.

Highlights

Analyze, design, develop, test, and support custom and packaged applications, integrations, and reports, consulting with business partners and application administrators to turn requirements into secure, maintainable solutions.
Develop and support Blackbaud CRM solutions, SQL Server Reporting Services reports, T-SQL stored procedures, .NET applications, and SOAP- and REST-based services and APIs.
Build and enhance responsive public-facing and internal web applications that give alumni, donors, and friends an accessible experience and support outreach, engagement, and fundraising.
Maintain Drupal themes, templates, and interfaces for external-facing alumni websites using PHP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and Twig, diagnosing root causes of complex issues alongside Drupal administrators.
Follow established source-control, CI/CD, testing, deployment, security, and accessibility standards, and communicate technical risks, dependencies, and support impacts.
Hold a bachelor's degree in computer and information science or equivalent experience, plus 4 years of relevant experience in relational database architecture and Microsoft SQL Server using T-SQL, Profiler, and query optimization tools.
Show at least one year of experience building and consuming RESTful web services and APIs using JSON, SOAP, and XML.
Bring experience with VB.NET, C#, or ASP.NET Core, .NET application development, and source control tools such as TFS and Git.
Preferred: experience with cloud computing services, SSRS, and Drupal or similar content management systems.
Budget of up to $97,048.58, for a full-time first-shift schedule of 40 hours at University Square North, with a flexible remote or hybrid arrangement possible subject to manager approval.

Enterprise Applications Senior Developer Full Description

Job Title:

Enterprise Applications Senior Developer

Department:

Advancement | Information Technology

Position Overview

The Enterprise Applications Senior Developer reports to the Associate Director of Applications Development and analyzes designs, develops, tests, implements, documents and supports custom and packaged applications, integrations, websites and reporting solutions that support External Affairs business needs. The position translates functional requirements into secure, accessible, reliable and maintainable technical solutions using .NET technologies, relational databases, SQL Server tools, web services and APIs. The Senior Developer is expected to possess and demonstrate the following traits and skills: Working with business partners, functional staff and application administrators, the position analyzes requirements, evaluates technical options and delivers assigned application components and interfaces through the approved development lifecycle. The position is accountable for the quality, testing, documentation, deployment and ongoing support of assigned solutions and applies established source-control, CI/CD, security, accessibility and technical standards. The position independently completes complex development and support assignments for Blackbaud CRM, public-facing and internal websites, Drupal-integrated applications, reports, stored procedures and related business-information solutions. It develops and supports SOAP- and REST-based interfaces used for data exchange, communicates technical risks and tradeoffs, and recommends solutions that meet customer requirements while remaining supportable and consistent with approved standards.

All members of External Affairs are part of creating a culture that inspires an exceptionally multifaceted and talented team and are expected to exhibit The Ohio State University's Shared Values. The Office of External Affairs is committed to acting with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times and welcoming our colleagues' ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.

Duties and Responsibilities

40% - Analyzes, designs, develops, tests, implements, documents and supports assigned components of custom and packaged applications, integrations, reports and related business-information solutions. Consults with business partners, functional staff and application administrators to clarify requirements, evaluate technical options and translate business needs into secure, reliable and maintainable solutions. Develops and supports Blackbaud CRM solutions, SQL Server Reporting Services reports, T-SQL and stored procedures, .NET applications, and SOAP- and REST-based services and APIs. Applies approved development lifecycle, source-control, CI/CD, testing, deployment, security and documentation standards; communicates technical risks, dependencies and support impacts.

35% - Independently develops, implements, enhances and supports responsive public-facing and internal web applications that provide consistent and accessible experiences for alumni, donors and friends and support outreach, engagement and fundraising processes. Translates functional specifications into documented application solutions; performs coding, testing, debugging and deployment; monitors and resolves application issues; and coordinates with functional and technical partners to maintain secure, consistent transactions and reliable service. Analyzes options and recommends improvements within approved architecture, security, accessibility and application-lifecycle standards.

20% - Develops, integrates, maintains and supports custom applications, themes, templates and interfaces for external-facing alumni websites using the Drupal content management system and related technologies, including PHP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML and Twig. Partners with Drupal administrators and other technical staff to diagnose complex issues, determine root causes, implement and test solutions, and document resolutions. Maintains assigned Drupal application components and interfaces, supports updates and releases, and shares technical knowledge needed for consistent ongoing support. Across assigned work, plans and delivers technical tasks for complex application projects, coordinates dependencies with project and functional partners, provides progress and risk information, and serves as a technical resource on application development and integration matters.

5% - Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer and information science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
4 years of relevant experience that includes relationship database architecture and Microsoft SQL Server utilizing T-SQL, SQL Server Profiler, and query optimization tools, including one (1) of those years in implementing and accessing RESTful web services and general API development using JSON, SOAP, XML, etc.
Experience with VB.NET, C#, and/or ASP.NET Core
Working knowledge in relational databases
Application development experience in analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, support and enhancement of .NET applications
Working knowledge of client-server and web server concepts using Microsoft .NET technologies
Experienced in source control tools such as TFS and Git.

This position may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement, including remote or hybrid work, in accordance with university and unit policies. Any arrangement is subject to manager approval and may be modified or discontinued based on operational needs, position responsibilities, or performance.

Desired Qualifications (We're committed to building a team that reflects a variety of skills and experiences and encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly)

Experience with cloud computing services
Experience with SSRS
Experience in the development, maintenance, and support of Drupal or similar content management systems and the websites built upon those platforms.

The Office of External Affairs is committed to providing tools and resources for you to learn our business, proprietary databases, university-specific processes, and advancement practices.

You Need to Know

In accordance with the Disaster Preparedness and University State of Emergency Policy 6.17 this position has been designated as a standby position.

Additional Information:

The budget for this position is up to $97,048.58. The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

Function: Information Technology

Sub-function: Enterprise Applications Development

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level: S3 Senior

Location: University Square North (1031)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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