Programmer Analyst, Senior - Institutional Advancement & UW Foundation

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JOB TITLE:   

Programmer Analyst, Senior

JOB PURPOSE:

Under limited supervision, design and implement major new programs; develop, maintain and enhance major basic and routine programs with campus-wide effects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively communicate with users to incorporate their needs and changes to correct problem situations or create new programs.
• Partner with computer professionals and others to review logical and physical data needs consistent with institutional model.
• Design and develop basic and routine application modifications or computer programs for major complex systems with campus-wide effects; write documentation.
• Perform project planning including estimates of efforts and timelines.
• Achieve project objectives within assigned time frames and resource allocations.
• Conduct basic and routine application testing to determine accuracy and adequacy of new and modified programs; resolve program problems.
• Develop in-depth understanding of ongoing functional operations.
• Train others in use of software.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Promote teamwork and share information within division, and as appropriate, with other divisions.
• Provide backup work, as directed.
• Attend professional conferences, training sessions, and seminars to acquire skills with new computer technology; maintain currency in programming field.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analysis/Problem Identification 
• Collaboration
• Consistency
• Integrity
• Technical/Professional Knowledge
• Work Tempo

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

Experience: 2 years work-related experience in computer programming

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Must have programming experience and fluency in one of the following languages: Must have programming experience and fluency in one of the following languages: C#, Python, SQL, C++, or JavaScript.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Microsoft Visual Studio, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Microsoft S