Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Position provides technical work in developing and/or supporting applications for the business, research, and/or instructional functions of clients within a defined or limited scope. Employee determines the logical flow of applications and develops program code. Employee is involved with other business and technology employees in assessing the needs of clients and developing technical solutions of limited complexity; detailed specifications are provided to employees for complex applications.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Writes, updates and maintains computer programs or software as assigned.
• Corrects errors by making appropriate changes, rechecking and testing programs to ensure that the desired results are produced.
• Performs necessary revision, repair or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
• Conducts trial runs of programs and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct.
• Compiles and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program.
• Writes, analyzes, reviews and rewrites programs, using workflow chart and diagram and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter and symbolic logic.
• Consults with managerial, engineering and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems and suggest changes.
• Prepares detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output and logical operation and converts them into a series of instructions coded in a computer language.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Location/Working Conditions

Standard computer department working environment with standing, walking, and lifting less than 50 pounds required; a moderate amount of work performed at customer site.

Preferred Qualifications

• Planning and Organizing: Understands tasks required in job and takes ownership to complete tasks.
• Project Management: Ability to contribute ideas and collaborate with others to meet project goals.
• Technical Knowledge: Understands theory behind applications systems analysis and programming and requires regular guidance to complete projects.
• Technical Solution Development: Knowledge of standard operating procedures to implement routine solutions of low to medium complexity for customer; ability to develop logical flow of simple applications; knowledge of the design of input/output and file specifications; ability to evaluate code and its functionality and recommend or make changes to improve performance of simple applications.
• Technical Support: Ability to resolve some non-routine problems.
• Consultancy Skills: Ability to understand user needs as communicated and to translate those to necessary code modifications to existing solutions based on an on-going customer reviews and communication.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification; two years of programming experience required; a degree or certification in computer programming from a technical school or college may substitute for the required experience.

Grade

G11

Salary Range

$50,500.00 - $86,200.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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