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Position Function:

This position will work as a team member in Enterprise Information Systems at Mississippi State University. The Software Developer supports the University community by developing, coordinating, and managing enterprise application software systems and enterprise data by providing critical information services to our clients.

Salary Grade:  15

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges.  For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain custom programming to assist with internal processes and import/export data to/from MSU’s ERP system (Banner).
• Provide technical assistance by responding to inquiries from others regarding errors, problems, or questions about Banner and related Enterprise Applications.
• Create and maintain documentation that describes programs, operating procedures, and installations, including but not limited to, internal knowledge base, solutions, and project updates.
• Assist with the administration, maintenance, and support of Ellucian products and integrated software to third party systems.
• Stay updated on industry-wide changes, participate in technical user groups, and attend relevant training classes
• Research and solve problems both independently and as a member of a team.
• Monitor, track, and report project risks, issues, milestones, and work completed.
• Consult with administrators to gather information to evaluate procedures and business needs.
• Identify inefficiencies and makes suggestions based on analysis, system capabilities and available resources.
• Continually upgrade knowledge of new tools and technologies.

Supervisory Responsibility:
None.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related area from an accredited institution AND two years of relevant work experience.

Required Qualifications:
• Experience in developing business software using industry development tools.
• Knowledge and skill interviewing clients to understand their business needs and translate them into software specifications.
• Knowledge and skill in analyzing business processes in multiple areas.
• Work in a team and project driven environment.

Any equivalent combination of related education and related experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years’ experience working in enterprise systems in the higher education environment.
• Two years’ experience working with Oracle SQL and related database analysis tools.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Experience in object-oriented programming, using one or more of the following languages: Java/J2EE, Groovy, Ruby, Python, and .NET
• Experience in full stack development using languages and frameworks such as Angular, React, JavaScript, AJAX, HTML, and XML.
• Experience programming using web application frameworks such as Spring, Grails, and Rails.
• Knowledge of development environment tools such as Eclipse, IntelliJ, Subversion, Maven, and Ant.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• No unusual physical requirements. Requires limited lifting of files and records and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
• Frequent external imposed deadlines; set and revised beyond one’s control; interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days; meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are key to position; involves conflict-resolution or similar interactions involving emotional issues or stress on a regular basis.
• Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply:  http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu by attaching a cover letter and resume which includes the names and addresses of 3 professional references. We will accept applications only from persons with indefinite employment authorization in the U.S., and will not sponsor for nonimmigrant or immigrant status for this position. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

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