Software Developer IV

For over four decades, the higher education experts at Jenzabar have been helping colleges and universities across the world thrive through multiple services. The Jenzabar culture is one that fosters an entrepreneurial environment, where employees are encouraged to be creative, work hard, and have a great time while doing so. We believe in open doors, asking tough questions, respecting each other, and surpassing our clients’ expectations every step of the way. It’s an enjoyable place to be, with casual dress and a relaxed atmosphere.

Mission Statement

We believe everyone is a masterpiece with great work to do on Earth. Jenzabar’s mission is to create pathways to empower all to know who they are, what work they are destined to do, and how they can unlock their full potential – at home, at work, and in the world!

Position Summary

Write, modify, and debug software for client applications. Work closely with the team, and report clearly and accurately to management. Perform engineering level tests to find defects, troubleshoot and debug development and production issues, validate software issues; resolve issues with due urgency and maintain thorough documentation of all software solutions. Ensure architectural consistency of the application. Assist with research and development. Thorough knowledge of business logic in one or more modules of the application, or comparable work experience.

Essential Tasks

Work closely and effectively with your team, management, and designers to build world class software applications. Translate design specifications to web or client applications that work well across multiple devices. Contribute to design and architecture of our platform to meet business requirements. Stay current on the latest web tools, client-side technologies, standards, and practices. Work with Quality Assurance to ensure delivery of high-quality software. Thorough understanding of SQL and relational databases, and assist DBAs to design and update database tables, queries, stored procedures, etc. Assist other developers with questions; willing to help the team when asked. Recommend improvements to existing software programs as necessary. Ability and desire to both estimate tasks and meet deadlines, working effectively with minimal supervision in a team environment. Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and customers. Work as needed with the support team to help resolve difficult technical issues in our customer base.

Additional Tasks

Recommend improvements to existing software programs as necessary Conceive, experiment with, and present architectural approaches for software applications, including web, client, server, and others. Ensure architectural integrity and consistency across the entire product. Design new software applications. Work closely with product management to build and maintain the product backlog. Develop technical specifications or prototypes, as needed, as well as document best practice or development standards for product development. Perform development work on the more intricate aspects of the architecture and system. Provide technical consultancy, expertise and advice to the development team and management on matters of technical architecture and infrastructure developments, including their feasibility. Promote the re-use of code, components, and systems to ensure that these support the widest range of company products possible and are aligned with technical strategy. Assist management by advising on product roadmaps to achieve strategic goals and evaluating options in the short, medium, and long term. Evaluate existing and emerging technologies and their potential to enhance the performance and robustness of a technical architecture. Document standards, processes, and coding practices. Flexible and willing to accept a change in priorities as necessary.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Significant experience with these tools/technologies: Java, Jakarta EE, CSS3, JavaScript/React/GWT, EclipseLink or similar ORM, SQL and relational databases and web development in general. Development on web application that utilized Responsive Web Design techniques highly preferred. Well versed in SQL and relational databases. Experience with Microsoft SQL Server required. Twitter Bootstrap CSS Framework, knowledge of Agile/iterative development processes and higher education experience are all pluses. Knowledge of administrative software.

The pay range for this position is $70,000-$100,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, geographic location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus in addition to a full range of benefits. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed.

Benefits

Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K, Educational Assistance

Jenzabar does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetics, genetic markers and carrier status, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by state and federal laws.

Please Note: Jenzabar does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Key Skills

• CSS
• Java
• SQL
• JavaScript