Software Engineer 1

Grade:   T26

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 A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

As part of the Applications & Data Services – Student Collaboration Center team, the Software Engineer 1 will create and support the University’s Student business software applications and integration with external systems and services. Primary support will be in the Student Financials area, but tasks may overlap with the Student Academic area.

Working independently or as part of a supportive team, the qualified candidate will develop best-practice technical solutions that enable new functionality, create efficiencies, and enforce University Policies in support of student service offices University wide (Bursar, Student Financial Services, Registrar, Admissions, etc.). 

The selected candidate will be working in a university setting with exposure to multiple technologies, including Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, database object creation, web development (Java, .NET), Cognos Reporting, forms development, Workflow and Imaging, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, etc.  Experience with Banner or other ERP systems would be a plus. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years IT related experience. Experience creating and modifying Oracle objects (packages, procedures, triggers, functions, tables, views, etc.). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

 Required Skills & Abilities:

* Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to effectively interact with a diverse group of individuals.

* Strong working knowledge of relational database concepts.

* Basic knowledge of backend and frontend development tools:

Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, C#, SQL server, MySQL, Python, JSON, Microsoft Dynamics, JAVA, HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks, and open-source web application frameworks.

* Knowledge of principals of responsive web design, user experience, and accessibility.

* Strong interpersonal skills; be able to build strong relationships with clients and team members.

* Ability to collect business requirements, document use-cases and processes.

* Take initiative to learn the environment, understand the tech stack, internal ITS processes and procedures.

* Suggest improvements to existing applications.

* Be able to apply time management skills and manage your own projects with minimal supervision.

 Preferred:

* Experience with Ellucian Banner Student Information System

* Prior experience with agile and waterfall project management methodology.

* Familiarity with Student application support/development.

* Experience gathering requirements from end users and stakeholders

* Experience creating process flows using diagramming tools such as Visio, Fluidchart, SmartDraw, etc.

* Experience researching, diagnosing, and demonstrating data inconsistencies

* Experience with CRM technology

* Experience with server administration

 This position requires a background check.

 Please note this position will work remotely, the duration of remote work will be at the discretion of Temple University and the department.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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