"Software Developer"

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Software Developer in Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Stanford, California, United States

New in Information Technology Services, 1 day ago Post Date, Requisition #107156

Purpose

The Student Information Systems team within Student Affairs is searching for an experienced Software Developer. The Software Developer will execute all programming tasks, including programming, analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, modifying, and maintaining computer programs. They will work on systems of moderate size and complexity or segments of larger systems.

The Software Developer will specify, build, document, secure, deploy, and maintain the administrative applications and projects supported by Student Information Systems; collaborate closely with various stakeholders to understand their needs and integrate their feedback effectively. This role will also navigate through the intricacies of diverse systems and APIs, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.

CORE DUTIES*:

• Conceptualize design, implement, and develop solutions for complex system/programs independently. Independently spearhead the creation, development, and implementation of key platforms. Conceptualize and design complex systems from the ground up and align them with long-term strategic goals. Manage all aspects of these projects, from overseeing testing and debugging to ensuring their continuous maintenance, operation, and upgrades.
• Work with a variety of stakeholders, including outside vendor contacts, to gain information, and develop intra-system tradeoffs between different roles, as necessary. Assist in creating requirement documents, and corresponding test plans as part of the final software deliverable.
• Consult with Academic Staff and Department Heads: consult with heads of departments and academic staff across Student and Academic Services to understand their unique requirements for academic scheduling and faculty assignments. Balance and integrate these needs into the system, ensuring that it accommodates various departmental workflows and reporting standards.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including both in codebase or additional readme docs, and provide user guides as needed. Utilize Modern Documentation Tools: Use Markdown for its simplicity and versatility in creating readable and maintainable docs. This is complemented by UML (Unified Modeling Language) diagrams, to visually represent system architectures, workflows, and data models, making complex system interactions understandable at a glance. Develop and Maintain a Custom Knowledge Base: This internal tool is tailored to specific needs, allowing for the dynamic generation of documentation that adapts as the system evolves. It includes detailed entries on every module, API endpoint, and UI component, ensuring that all team members have instant access to the latest information. Enforce Documentation Standards through DevOps: Implement strict documentation standards that are enforced through DevOps practices. This includes automated checks that ensure every code commit is accompanied by corresponding updates to documentation, thereby maintaining synchronicity between the system’s operational capabilities and its documented state. Continuous Documentation Updates: Continuously update the documentation to reflect system upgrades, configuration changes, or any modifications stemming from feedback loops with users.
• May work as a project leader, as needed, for projects of moderate complexity. Communicate effectively with both technical teams and non-technical clients to ensure that the development and implementation of these platforms meet the organizational needs efficiently. Conduct regular training sessions for the development team on effective documentation techniques and the importance of maintaining clear, comprehensive accessible documentation. Responsible for ensuring that applications comply with relevant data protection and privacy regulations, including FERPA and GDPR. Conduct regular security assessments, lead compliance audits and implement security best practices across all layers of the infrastructure. Independently complete work, open minded to different tech stacks, and support teams for various tasks whenever needed.
• Serve as a technical resource for applications. Serve as a technical resource for the SIS team. Clarifying complex functionalities, optimizing system performance, and troubleshooting. Ensure availability via Slack and email to promptly address technical queries, helping the team understand intricate processes and implement solutions effectively. Proactively enhance team expertise through targeted knowledge-sharing sessions. These sessions cover new developments and best practices within the platforms, fostering a robust understanding across the team. Maintain a shared repository of issues and solutions. Provide insights and recommendations on technology trends, software upgrades and new tools that could impact the strategic direction to Senior Management.
• Compare, evaluate, and implement new features and technologies, and integrate them into the computing environment. Engage in evaluating and comparing new technologies to enhance the computing environment. Evaluate on parameters like cost, scalability, and feature set. Focus on enhancing user feedback mechanisms across all Student Information System (SIS) and possibly Student Web Services (SWS) applications. This involves evaluating several feedback collection platforms to implement a universal form that can be seamlessly integrated across the ecosystem. The goal is to standardize the feedback collection process, making it more streamlined and accessible, thereby increasing user engagement and satisfaction. Software development in the environment also frequently requires the careful selection of libraries and frameworks. Use a systematic approach to selecting technologies to ensure the adoption and integration of new tools are integrating solutions that enhance functionality and user experience across platforms.
• Follow team software development methodology. Focus on iterative development, continuous feedback, and adaptive planning. Adopting Agile Practices into structured bi-weekly sprints when possible. This includes clear task prioritization, regular sprint reviews and retrospectives, which will improve the responsiveness and flexibility in development. Utilize Github to record and transition issues into development and deployment. Use formal processes such as pull requests, code reviews, code ops, and security scanning, leveling up the development life cycle within SIS. Monitoring and Adjustment processes as needed, and actively seek improvements to refine the development approach. Mentoring and collaborating team members as required. Provide mentoring to business analysts in the development of eForms, Github issue creation and processing. Allowing analysts to develop eForms as well as contribute to issue creation, testing and deployment within Github. Collaborate with other developers in order to share skill sets and introduce custom development.

* Other duties may also be assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Expertise in designing, developing, testing, and deploying applications. Proficiency with application design and data modeling. Ability to define and solve logical problems for highly technical applications. Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical clients. Ability to lead activities on structured team development projects. Ability to select, adapt, and effectively use a variety of programming methods.

Preferred requirements: Proficient in Laravel/PHP and Java SpringBoot frameworks for robust server-side application development. Strong expertise in React for modern user interface development, with foundational knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks. Skilled in HTML, CSS, and Tailwind CSS for responsive and efficient styling. JavaScript: Solid understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks and best practices. Hands-on experience with AWS services including EC2 (compute), RDS (databases), and S3 (storage), along with containerization technologies for scalable application deployment. Proven experience in end-to-end application development, covering both client-side and server-side implementations.

Certifications and Licenses: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks. Frequently sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation. Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand. Rarely use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds. * - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May work extended hours, evening and weekends. This position is remote but may require some onsite presence as needed. Able to work on evenings and weekends, as needed.

WORK STANDARDS:

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate. The expected pay range for this position is $115,177 to $129,198 per annum for remote positions. The expected pay range for this position is $138,402 to $144,335 per annum for Stanford Work Locations. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information: Schedule: Full-time, Job Code: 4822, Employee Status: Regular, Grade: J, Requisition ID: 107156, Work Arrangement: Remote Eligible