Software Developer/Analyst

Job Posting Title:

Software Developer/Analyst

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Hiring Department:

OnRamps

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage 

• Retirement contributions

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Paid holidays

• Eligible for hybrid telework

For more details, please see HR Benefits and Total Rewards.

Required to work in a hybrid environment with multiple days on campus. May require evening and weekend work during intense cycles of work.

Purpose

The Software Developer/Analyst advances OnRamps' mission by developing, maintaining, and enhancing software solutions that serve both internal staff and external partners. Collaborate with OnRamps staff to solve real-world challenges faced by students, educators, and institutional partners. Leverage an array of technologies to ensure seamless operations, improve user experiences, and support the delivery of transformative education programs. By combining technical expertise with interpersonal skills, create impactful solutions that directly enhance the educational experience for thousands of learners.

Responsibilities

• Writes custom code, configures software, and builds integrations; designs, develops, maintains, and enhances student information systems. Tests code thoroughly and evaluates readiness of changes. Follows and provides feedback on policies and procedures. Communicates project timelines and setbacks proactively. Understands system interdependencies and business value of tasks.

• Deploys new technologies and applications following best practices. Establishes and executes test procedures and debug programs. Reviews and provides feedback of others’ programs and systems. Proactively creates and improves documentation. Identifies needs for new or updated documentation. Demonstrates detailed technical and functional knowledge.

• Develops an in-depth understanding of business definitions and needs, asking clarifying questions and addressing ambiguity by working with other OnRamps staff. Develop the ability to communicate technical information effectively and meaningfully to OnRamps staff and stakeholders. Works closely with other campus IT teams to optimize University-wide resources and improves the quality of IT services for OnRamps clients.

• Demonstrates initiative and exercises appropriate judgment to perform actions within job function. Shows initiative in identifying and completing training and professional development needs and opportunities. Proactively shares knowledge with colleagues.

• Demonstrates the ability to weigh alternatives and recommends the best technical solution while receiving a high-level of guidance and direction from technical leads or functional group supervisors. Work is reviewed periodically by technical leads, supervisors, or management.

• Reports status on time and with accuracy. Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage competing priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• At least one year of experience in systems design, analysis, and programming in a university environment. Demonstrated ability to analyze, test, and debug complex code

• Proven track record of successful project delivery in prioritized time frames

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

• Demonstrated initiative to learn new skills, programming languages, and systems

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Experience with Python, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and Version Control Systems

• Experience with Web Frameworks

• Available after hours on an occasional basis

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.