Programmer III

Description

Under the supervisor of the supervising manager, the Programmer III plays a role in troubleshooting issues with software and hardware applications assigned functional areas of responsibility. Understanding the functional processes of the assigned areas is key to the success of this role.

1. Designs, codes, tests, modifies, documents, and implements computer programs and scripts to support complex business processes. Competent to work at the highest level of applications programming using most products in use at the University to implement and maintain application programs.
2. Modifies existing programs as requests.
3. Tests, documents and installs programs and implements procedures for their use.
4. Designs report layouts and user interfaces as required.
5. Learns new computer applications, programming techniques, and/or computer languages.

Examples of Duties

Designs, codes, tests, modifies, documents and implements: - 40%

• Computer programs and scripts (Java, PL/SQL, Coldfusion, HTML, XML, PHP) to support complex business processes as requested.
• Program languages and techniques utilized by UCM Office of Technology Application Systems.
• A program that adheres to UCM Office of Technology programming standards.
• Contribute to team efforts by balancing workday among multiple projects.

Modifies existing programs as requested: - 25%

• Collaborates with supervisor and functional clients to assess goals, needs, objectives, and requirements for support.
• Assist supervisor with new systems and maintenance of existing systems.

Tests, documents and installs programs and implements procedures for their use: - 20%

• Assist with analyzing, designing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting assigned software.
• Assists with maintaining full technical knowledge of applications supporting assigned administrative areas.
• Understanding of business functions of assigned areas.

Designs report layouts and user interfaces as required: - 10%

• Works with supervisor and/or manager to determine project requirements.
• Works with end-user to determine the need and functionality of the software in assigned areas.

Learns new computer applications, programming techniques, and/or languages: - 5%

• Learn new computer applications and programming techniques and/or languages.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge.

Typical Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or related field required.
• Education may be substituted for experience or experience may be substituted for education based on the following: AA = 2 years experience; BA/BS = 4 years experience; MA/MS = 6 years experience.

Experience:

• Three years total experience coding computer software applications using scripted language. (SQL, PL/SQL)
• Experience using relational databases, Java, PHP, HTML, Coldfusion, and other currently installed products preferred.
• Experience working directly with users.

Special Instructions:

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.