Application Programmer Assoc

Position Information

Classification Title IT Application Support Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

• Previous experience with the Drupal Content Management System (versions 7, 8, and 9).

• Familiarity with version control systems (such as git).

• Experience using communication software (Microsoft Teams, Outlook 365, Zoom, Slack, etc.)

• Familiarity with IDEs (Visual Studio, PHPStorm, NetBeans, etc.).

• Familiarity with compiled SCSS/"SASS"

• Familiarity with website accessibility standards (WCAG, section 508 compliance, etc.)

• Experience working securely with sensitive data (e.g. student records).

• Experience with database management software (MySQL Workbench, PHP MyAdmin, etc.)

• Experience working with software cloud hosting platforms (Acquia, Amazon Web Services, Pantheon, etc.)

Position Summary

This position will serve as a team member on complex web-based software development projects involving multiple developers. The position holder will implement new software features, troubleshoot issues with existing software projects, interpret client feature requests for software functionality, and create new websites using the Drupal Content Management System.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Familiarity with developing, testing, and troubleshooting web applications using PHP, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.

• Familiarity with SQL-based database systems (e.g. MariaDB, MySQL).

• Experience writing custom SQL Queries, and familiarity with SQL Query structure.

• Ability to collaborate and communicate well with others in a team environment.

• Ability to pivot and adapt quickly to workflow and deadline changes.

• Experience documenting website development progress and commenting produced code.

• Ability to interpret and communicate technical specifications and time-to-develop estimates based on design or user requirements.

• General knowledge of network functionality (protocols, standards, etc.)

• Experience working with command-line interfaces (such as Windows Powershell, Mac Terminal, PuTTY, etc.)

Preferred:

• Previous experience with the Drupal Content Management System (versions 7, 8, and 9).

• Familiarity with version control systems (such as git).

• Experience using communication software (Microsoft Teams, Outlook 365, Zoom, Slack, etc.)

• Familiarity with IDEs (Visual Studio, PHPStorm, NetBeans, etc.).

• Familiarity with compiled SCSS/"SASS"

• Familiarity with website accessibility standards (WCAG, section 508 compliance, etc.)

• Experience working securely with sensitive data (e.g. student records).

• Experience with database management software (MySQL Workbench, PHP MyAdmin, etc.)

• Experience working with software cloud hosting platforms (Acquia, Amazon Web Services, Pantheon, etc.)

Physical Demands

Lift/carry/move computer and technical equipment (20-35 lbs).

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Application Development and Programming:

• Develop new features for existing Drupal/PHP-based applications following ITOS development standards.

• Communicate with team professionally and effectively via internal ticketing system to gather requirements and provide project status reports.

• Perform maintenance on existing applications to maintain security and functionality integrity.

• Troubleshoot and resolve reported issues with existing applications.

• Create and/or rebuild applications using Drupal (including application upgrades/platform changes) while following ITOS standards.

• Document work progress clearly using internal tools (including ticketing system and code comments).

• Create and add content to Drupal web sites.

• Perform other software-based departmental tasks, as needed.

Percentage of time 70 Duties/Responsibilities

Quality Control:

• Test applications for potential functionality and data security issues and document findings.

• Investigate and resolve bugs/issues for both new development and existing applications and document progress.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Research and Development:

• Research, test, and learn new software development tools and frameworks as assigned by project analysts/managers.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities

Project Planning:

• Interpret website functionality requirements based on client descriptions.

• Provide estimates of development time requirements to project managers/supervisors.

• Document proposed application architecture/code for new projects and features.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Geoffrey Garland Recruitment Contact Email ggarland@itos.uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

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