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Position Information
| UNT System Overview | Welcome to the University of North Texas System . The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco , the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law , and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth . We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu. |
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| Posting Title | Senior Programmer Analyst |
| Department | UNT-DSI-Clear-110220 |
| Job Location | Denton |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time |
| Retirement Eligibility | TRS Eligible |
| Additional Retirement Information | For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php . |
| Salary Information | Commensurate with experience |
| Department Summary | The Center for Learning Experimentation, Application, and Research (CLEAR) offers comprehensive services—spanning instructional design, multimedia production, faculty training, accessibility & copyright compliance, and research & development for instructional technologies to create the ultimate destination for modern, innovative online education. |
| Position Overview | This position is responsible for creating, developing, and implementing complex software systems to support online learning. Performs complex computer programming work. Work involves assisting in the planning, scheduling, and assigning of programming projects; coordinating programming projects; analyzing proposed applications; preparing and developing programs; and providing technical assistance. This position acts as lead for team doing similar work. |
Additional Posting Details
| Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s Degree with coursework in computing or information systems and five years of progressively responsible computer programming and analysis experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. |
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| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | • Intermediate knowledge of the methods and equipment used in electronic data processing, including system analysis and design, and computer programming techniques. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Bachelor’s Degree with coursework in computing or information systems and five years of progressively responsible computer programming and analysis experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must have mastery-level experience with PHP, SQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, GIT, UX design, and API usage. Experience with Canvas API, Canvas Data, AWS, Generative AI APIs, Python, C#, Unity 3D, Blender, XR programing is a plus. |
| Required License / Registration / Certification | |
| Work Schedule | Mon – Fri 8-5 with some flexibility |
| Driving University Vehicle | No |
| Security Sensitive | This is a security sensitive position. |
| EEO Statement | The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices. |
| Classification Title | IT Senior Programmer Analyst |
| Physical Requirements | Carrying, Kneeling, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate |
Job Duties
| o | Acts as lead to help design, program, test, and maintain highly complex, professional, reusable, multi-media database-driven course interactions, utilities, and animations for online course instruction |
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| o | Collaborates with the DSI research team and acts as lead programmer to help design, program, test, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of new innovative experimental instructional techniques using technologies like AR, VR, AI, and Machine Learning |
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| o | Analyzes user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. Confers with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces |
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| o | Maintains ongoing self-taught expertise with appropriate software applications and programming languages including, but not limited to, C#, Python, PHP, HTML/CSS, SQL, JavaScript, Coding IDEs, GIT, Unity 3D, Blender and other 3D Modeling software |
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| o | Researches current trends in multimedia programming, animation, and design, shares findings to other DSI/CLEAR team members and makes recommendations for promising new technologies or innovative solutions |
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| o | Programs applications and scripts to automate common LMS tasks and to facilitate data collection and reporting |
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| o | Exercises strong interpersonal skills, is a good team player, and collaborates effectively with people in (and outside of) the team to successfully reach established goals |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | S7723P |
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| Position End Date (if temporary) | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/79827 |