Database/Web Developer

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 02 Oct 2022

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Database/Web Developer
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work? Yes
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202201376AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib II
Number of Vacancies 1
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $70,000 - $72,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Desired Start Date 11/14/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 10/02/2022
Description of Work Unit
Business and Financial Services exists to maintain and improve the processes which protect the financial integrity of Colorado State University, to provide periodic financial information to various users, to support University financial system users, to monitor transaction flow to assure compliance with Federal, State, and University laws, regulation, and policies, to analyze and interpret financial data as part of the overall control of University fiscal goals and concerns, and to formulate financial statements and reports in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
The purpose of the work unit is to support the technology needs, both in hardware and software, of Business and Financial Services including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Campus Services, Financial Reporting and Banking Services units. Additional units supported include Purchasing and Budget offices. This includes supporting existing commercial and internally developed solutions as well as providing support and application development for various administrative projects as needed. The unit also provides training to department and campus users on supporting systems purchased or developed by Financial Systems Services.
Position Summary
This position is part of a team of talented developers responsible for developing and maintaining a variety of custom in-house database and web-based applications. These applications facilitate the academic advancement and success of 30+ thousand students enrolled at Colorado State University. Applications are developed using C# in the ASP.NET framework.
The individual holding this position uses technology to solve business problems, improve existing business processes, and deliver dynamic web-based services to Colorado State University students, faculty, and staff. This individual communicates with end-users both within and outside the department to gather and document requirements. A variety of development tools are available to create a solution, test the code that has been developed, and deploy the tested code into the production environment.
Development tools utilized by this position include Visual Studio, C#, ASP.NET, PL/SQL Developer, SQL Server Management Studio, jQuery, Javascript, Subversion, and others.
This position is a full-time appointment, based on the CSU Fort Collins campus, with the potential for flexible work arrangements including hybrid office/remote work.
Required Job Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
  • Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio including ASP.NET and C#.
  • Experience with Web development.
  • Experience with SQL generation.
  • The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; Business and Financial Services will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or other closely related field.
  • Experience with relational database design and programming.
  • Experience with object-oriented programming, design patterns, and n-tiered architecture.
  • Experience with Microsoft Reporting Services.
  • Experience with Ellucian Banner.
  • Experience with financial data.
  • Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.
  • Superior attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision in an atmosphere of multiple projects and changing priorities.
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Provide support for existing applications
Duty/Responsibility
  • Provide analysis and development support for existing applications by researching, updating, testing, debugging, and maintaining changes and enhancements to existing applications as needed so they comply with the ongoing business needs.
  • Create/maintain web pages using C#/ASP.Net.
  • Create/maintain reports using Microsoft Reporting Services.
  • Create/maintain queries against Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL, verify and validate results with functional users as needed.
  • Create/maintain processes to be automated for scheduled processing through scripts and Integration Services packages.
Percentage Of Time 70
Job Duty Category Develop new applications
Duty/Responsibility
  • Gather requirements from end-users and review the existing set of standards and guidelines available in the University and department technology environment and existing practices and policies.
  • Utilize developer tools to create solutions that meet the identified requirements.
  • Conduct unit, integration, and system testing of developed solutions as well as coordinate end-user acceptance testing.
  • Coordinate with supervisor for the eventual deployment of the fully developed and approved solution.
Percentage Of Time 15
Job Duty Category Maintain security for applications
Duty/Responsibility
  • Review access request forms for completeness and accuracy.
  • Manage subset of distributed security for ERP systems.
  • Maintain access for department developed systems.
Percentage Of Time 5
Job Duty Category Documentation
Duty/Responsibility
  • Write and publish end-user and technical documentation for all applications and reports developed.
Percentage Of Time 5
Job Duty Category Other duties as assigned
Duty/Responsibility
Perform other duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time 5

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please include:
  • Cover letter detailing how your experience meets the required and preferred qualifications
  • Resume
  • The names and contact information for three references*


*References listed on the application must be professional in nature and include at least one current or former supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact Laura Snowhite, [email protected]
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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