St. Petersburg College

Senior Developer [ID: 283]

Position Summary:

Designs and develops new or enhanced enterprise systems applications that enhance end user productivity and support the computing needs of the assigned area of the college. In collaboration with the management, provides technical leadership in the development of technology solutions for one or more business areas of the college. Focus includes PeopleSoft and related enterprise applications, Business Intelligence, SharePoint.

Typical Essential Duties

Provides recommendations for streamlining business practices of functional units as required;
Engages in development testing, coordinates end user testing of computer system applications;
Provides and coordinates maintenance and end user support for PeopleSoft and other enterprise systems;
Interacts with the help desk to document and resolve technical problems expediently;
Documents implemented applications to facilitate effective support to the related systems;
Participates in the development of user and operational documentation.

This is the fourth of six levels in the Information Technology series. Incumbents coordinate and implement the maintenance, use and enhancement of software or hardware systems critical to the operation of the College. Responsibilities may include analyzing system capabilities and implementing process and procedure changes to better utilize software or hardware; coordinating with software vendors regarding software support and system enhancements; coordinating projects involving the implementation of new software or hardware, or system changes; and training end users.

Compensation: $76,296.54 - $95,370.68

Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or in a related field to assigned area.

Experience:

Five (5) years of experience as a Peoplesoft Programmer and/or a Business Analyst with programming experience, to include PeopleCode, PeopleTools, SQL, Java, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3. Knowledge of the functional modules of PeopleSoft in the finance, HR/payroll or student administration systems is highly desired.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

One or more of the functional areas of HR/Payroll, Finance and Accounting and Student Services Administration and/or Financial Aid.

Systems analysis and design principles;
Project management principles;
Applicable programming languages;
Process improvement principles;
Web site development methods, principles, and practices;
Operating systems;
Customer service principles;
Training principles;
Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

PeopleSoft development: PeopleTools, PeopleCode, SQR, Application Engines, Component Interfaces, Integration Broker;
Database development: Oracle, SQL Server, SQL, PL/SQL;
Business Intelligence: SSIS, SSAS, dimensional modeling;
SharePoint development.

Programming and troubleshooting applications, databases, and systems;
Utilizing and managing systems;
Establishing and following procedural and technical standards;
Monitoring and assessing web sites;
Training end-users on applications and systems;
Communicating technical information to a non-technical audience;
Interpreting customer requirements and translating into system specifications;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.		Potential Frequency
1.	Manages multiple systems, applications, and/or functions and related projects which include testing system performance, identifying system risks and needs, and performing related duties.	Daily 20%
2.	Researches information technology problems and discovers sources of errors; analyzes systems capabilities and implements necessary operational changes; participates in the development and/or review of equipment and/or service specifications.	Daily 25%
3.	Confers with users to determine needs and implement best practice solutions. Provides end-user support and troubleshooting of software problems and issues.	Daily 25%
4.	Analyzes data and develops reports for decision making. Develops training documents, provides training when needed, and maintains system user access and role assignments.	Daily 20%
5.	Coordinates projects with internal and external parties as necessary.	Daily 10%
6.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.	As Required

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.