Programmer Analyst III - Texas Tech University

Major/Essential Functions

While limited management oversight may be expected for specific projects, this position is expected to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of the following duties: 

• Performs systems analysis, develops, and reviews programming code defined in project plans to meet design specifications, customer requirements, and/or applies vendor supplied upgrades.
• Design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing, or modification of computer systems or programs, including prototypes, based on user or system design specifications
• Completes application modifications to enhance functionality, adapt to technology changes, and to correct application errors.
• Supervises and/or leads programming projects and initiatives, as assigned by management.
• Completes other programming tasks, as assigned by management. 
• Adheres to all appropriate Institutional policies (including IT OPs) and other relevant internal departmental policies.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Ability to: 

• Exercise judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. 
• Plan and organize effectively, prioritize goals, use time efficiently, and stay on task. 
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Advanced level analytical and design skills, including process description, logic, problem diagnostics, and problem solving. 
• Advanced level understanding of programming languages, syntax structures, and data management techniques. 
• Advanced level understanding of application and database design and development concepts and standards. 
• Training in computer programming through education or experience.
• Specific or specialized technical skills, as appropriate to the area and/or team.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Basis

Monthly

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

Object Oriented programming methodology. Java, Groovy, Grails, Oracle databases, Oracle applications programming. ASP .net, PL/SQL, Pro-C, and C# UNIX or LINUX Agile/Scrum development methodology Software change management Applications supporting HR system Ellucian Banner Java Script HTML CSS. 

Department

TTUS Information Systems

Required Attachments

Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Job Group

Mid-Level IT

Shift

Day

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with coursework in computer science, MIS, IT, or other related area plus three (3) years related full-time paid experience OR a combination of related education and/or experience. Applicants for this Security Sensitive Level II position will be subject to a criminal background check and must pass a drug and alcohol test after a conditional offer of employment has been extended, but before employment can be confirmed.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

About the Department and/or College

The Information Systems department of the Texas Tech University System (TTUS) is responsible for the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and support of enterprise applications shared across Texas Tech components: Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, and Texas Tech University System Administration.

Enterprise applications include the Ellucian ERP suite of Banner products supporting student, student financial aid, finance, human resources, payroll, and budget systems. TTUS Information Systems supports more than twenty other applications which complete a unified digital campus solution. Among these are the Operational Data Store (ODS) data warehouse, Luminis portal (Raiderlink and WebRaider), Banner Document Management, and Cognos reporting. TTUS Information Systems works closely with Texas Tech central IT staff as well as functional departments supporting integrations between the Banner ERP and numerous software implementations.

TTUS Information Systems seeks to use cutting edge software development practices and emerging technologies in development of software solutions to meet additional needs at Texas Tech. These applications are developed to enhance processes and gain efficiencies for students, faculty, and staff of Texas Tech.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University

Established in 1996, the Texas Tech University System is one of the top public university systems in the nation, consisting of five universities – Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Angelo State University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and Midwestern State University.

Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, the TTU System is a more than $3 billion enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach with approximately 21,000 employees and 63,000 students, more than 400,000 alumni, a statewide economic impact of $16.4 billion and an endowment valued at $1.7 billion. In its short history, the TTU System has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating at 24 academic locations in 20 cities (18 in Texas, 2 international).

In addition, the TTU System is one of only nine in the nation to offer programs for undergraduate, medical, law, nursing, pharmacy, dental and veterinary education, among other academic areas.