Enterprise Application Developer at Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City, Missouri

Job Description:

Position Type:
Full-Time

Class Category
Classified Staff

Job Open Date
06/28/2021

Job Close Date
08/15/2021

Open Until Filled
Yes

Initial Screen Date:
08/18/2021

Minimal Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree (A.S., A.A.) in computer science or related area; 2 years application development, system solution or related experience. * Master's degree in related area of study preferred. * Minimum Education Qualification can be substituted with an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Preferred qualifications:

Preference will be given to individuals who possess: * Master's degree in related area of study preferred. * Web Development Experience (HTML, CSS, JS). * RDBMS Experience. * Object Oriented Programming Language Experience (Programming Competency). * Technical Documentation Writing Experience. * Version Control Experience. * Content Management System Experience. * Software Testing Experience. * Customer Interaction Experience.

Work Hours
Normally scheduled Monday through Friday; however, may be required to work other shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based upon department needs.

Compensation
Hiring range is $61,667 to $67,385. A competitive benefit package is included.

Special Instructions to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE: * Cover letter, resume, and transcripts are required and must be attached to the online application in order to receive any consideration. * Interviews will be conducted by a hiring committee.

Class Summary

Metropolitan Community College is the oldest and largest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Mo. MCC currently offers over 120 associate degree and certificate programs; on campus, online or a combination of both. MCC employees are committed to providing equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, creed, race or gender.

Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, birth, ancestry, national origin, or disability. EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Incumbents analyze, plan, design, develop, code, maintain, and update assigned networks, systems, applications, and/or databases.

Typical Essential Duties

* Analyzes user needs and designs, develops, installs, maintains, and updates systems, websites, report functions, applications, or databases, using programming languages and development tools; ensures proper functioning, browser compatibility, inclusion of effective graphic elements, suitability with user needs, and compliance with ADA and applicable guidelines.

* Diagnoses and troubleshoots issues or malfunctions related to information systems and/or telecommunications networks and equipment; monitors system authorization and security; and trains applicable users on new or modified information systems, and telecommunication system and equipment usage.

* Maintains the district-wide telecommunications network, to include voice, data, and video cabling infrastructure; work may involve developing plans to maximize system usage, coordinating with vendors, preparing cost estimates, ordering materials, authorizing payments, processing bills, and preparing and recording voicemail messages during College closings.

* Installs and tests software upgrades and patches, creates system queries, writes codes, performs database batch backups, processes data, and ensures data accuracy.

* Prepares, maintains, reviews, and/or updates technical, statistical, and other general reports, contracts, records, databases, and other documentation and online systems; work may involve researching, analyzing, and reporting technical information; and ensuring information accuracy.

* Coordinates with team members, clients, staff, vendors, and other internal and external personnel, departments, or agencies, and attends meetings, to communicate and gather information, remain current on new practices and trends, maintain network infrastructure, improve processes, and facilitate departmental operations.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

* Knowledge of applicable operating systems;

* Knowledge of networking and/or programming principles;

* Knowledge of advanced database management principles;

* Knowledge of project management principles;

* Knowledge of training principles;

* Knowledge of applicable programming languages;

* Knowledge of analytical methods;

* Knowledge of customer service principles.

Skills

* Skilled in evaluating hardware and software applications;

* Skilled in communicating technical information to a non-technical audience;

* Skilled in coding, testing and debugging programs;

* Skilled in installing, configuring and troubleshooting technological platforms, systems, and networks;

* Skilled in utilizing and managing databases;

* Skilled in analyzing processes, information, and data;

* Skilled in managing projects;

* Skilled in conducting trainings;

* Skilled in providing customer service;

* Skilled in identifying, researching, and resolving complex technical issues;

* Skilled in documenting procedures;

* Skilled in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.

Positions Supervised


Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: feeling, grasping, hearing, fingering, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.

Accommodations:

MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Licensing Requirements

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