Senior Applications Developer

OU IT is launching a dynamic new role for a tech-savvy problem solver who thrives on innovation and collaboration! From building custom Salesforce apps and streamlining business processes to diving deep into SQL and supporting mission-critical systems, this position is at the heart of transforming how OU IT serves its community. If you're ready to lead with creativity, connect systems with purpose, and make a real impact providing leadership to the development of new software applications, updates, and modification of existing applications as required by the customer.

Duties:

• Provides application support including system/batch monitoring and processing, handling user questions and queries, investigating and solving system problems, support with third party integrations, providing on-call services to support systems.
• Performs business analysis to gather customer business requirements.
• Prepares and maintains functional and technical specification documents.
• Works as a member of the technical team to apply software or system upgrades.
• Performs unit and system testing when needed.
• Works with team leaders and other colleagues to assure compatibility and consistency among various system modules and applications.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, trends, and applications.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
• Provides leadership to the development of new software applications, updates, and modification of existing applications as required by the customer.
• Build custom Salesforce applications using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, and other Salesforce development tools to address unique business requirements.
• Design and implement automated processes using Salesforce features like Flows, Process Builder, and triggers to streamline business operations.
• Integrate Salesforce with external systems using APIs and data connectors to ensure data consistency across platforms.
• Create user-friendly interfaces using Lightning components and design principles to enhance user experience.
• Conduct thorough testing of developed applications to identify and resolve bugs, ensuring quality and stability.
• Monitor and optimize application performance to maintain efficient data processing and system responsiveness.
• Document technical specifications, code, and design decisions for future maintenance and reference.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree, AND: 48 months experience in application and software development and/or custom solutions. Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 96 months related experience. Skills: Knowledge of software design and programming principles. Knowledge of programming for diverse operating systems and platforms using development tools. Ability to program in at least one programming language. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Customer service and interpersonal skills. Strong initiative to solve problems. Certifications: None. Advertised Working Conditions: Ability to engage in repetitive motions. Sit for prolonged periods. Manual dexterity. Standard office work environment. Departmental Preferences: Proficiency in Apex programming language, Omni Studio/Omni Script. Strong understanding of Apex syntax, data manipulation, and triggers. Experience building custom user interfaces using Salesforce's web development frameworks. Deep understanding of Salesforce core functionalities, objects, relationships, and data model. Ability to leverage Salesforce APIs (REST, SOAP) to connect with external systems. Familiarity with Agile principles and practices for project management. Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions. Salesforce Developer certifications (Platform Developer I, App Builder). Experience with Salesforce configuration and administration tasks. Familiarity with front-end technologies like JavaScript, HTML, CSS. Knowledge of data migration and ETL tools. Supervision: None. Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.