Senior Software Programmer

Description

Under general supervision from assigned manager responsible for the functional and technical aspects of one or more modules of the Districts Banner Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system used to support and maintain college business and academic practices; responsible for functions associated with project management and liaison data modeling and systems development and for providing future architectural direction of computer systems applications and external interfaces on multiple platforms; performs advanced analysis requirements gathering software development coding testing and documentation of software applications on multiple platforms; and provides technical support documentation and troubleshooting for District staff on computer applications.

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Examples Of Functions and Tasks

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Serves as a project leader by coordinating and involving District staff from multiple organizational units; follows systems development life-cycle techniques; utilizes joint application development processes; employs project management techniques and knowledge about specialized software packages applications and industry standard programming languages; coordinates and guides the work of project team members in converting or integrating applications among platforms; installs integrates tests and tunes software to maximize performance according to test results and internal software design principles.

2. Troubleshoots application errors; isolates problems from symptoms; determines alternatives and develops and implements solutions; works with user community to improve instructions and training.

3. Defines the scope and objectives for applications along with constraints and system requirements; analyzes and defines current organizational functions processes sources and uses of information and data to determine application needs and requirements.

4. Analyzes user business processes; designs applications and solutions to optimize use of systems; documents work and information flow using organization and data flow charts and other related materials; designs and produces application specifications and documentation on inputs outputs and data structures.

5. Designs inputs including data entry screens and files; designs outputs including reports files and display screens; designs develops and implements logical and physical database structures and corresponding internal relationships.

6. Programs and modifies in-house and third-party applications by creating and editing CSS HTML JavaScript Groovy and related files to meet specifications of web design.

7. Designs codes tests and maintains application software including Districts Banner Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) administrative and integrated systems; consults with users on applications and data requirements.

8. Coordinates and implements data conversions integrations and transitions; develops user and system documentation; plans and conducts user training including preparation of training materials.

9. Provides technical support problem resolution and data research for end users; provides support and training for integrated data management applications.

10. Participates in and facilitates planning and implementation of long-range systems goals; researches and participates in the development of system requirements including evaluating and selecting of information systems.

11. Establishes Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); provides inputs to and follows Support Level Agreements (SLA).

12. Conducts feasibility studies for proposed applications and prepares recommendations for customers; estimates value-added potential in enhanced service productivity and financial benefit.

13. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of evolving computer technologies including hardware software languages problem solving techniques and development tools; prepares periodic briefings on technologies that would have relevance to the District.

14. Coordinates with vendors and users to integrate third-party software into District systems and databases.

15. Designs codes tests and maintains data transformation services between the primary ERP system and database and auxiliary operating systems databases and third-party applications.

16. Reviews develops enhances and modifies code in software applications using database object-oriented and emerging programming languages along with data integration and migration processes.

17. May provide onboarding support general work training guidance supervision assistance and directs activities of students or temporary employees.

18. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required above knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Examples of ways to obtain the above knowledge and abilities could include but are not limited to the following:

Education/Training
Four years of college with major course work in computer science or a related field.
Industry certifications in cybersecurity may substitute for some education.

Experience
Four years of increasingly responsible analysis and programming experience.

QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:
Concepts methodologies analysis and design of computer and relational database management systems.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Ellucian Banner with Linux operating system.
Program development techniques procedures tools documentation requirements and System Development Life Cycles (SDLC).
Programming languages including PL/SQL SQL*Plus Java CSS JavaScript MySQL Perl HTML APIs and Web Services.
Principles and procedures of computer systems including analysis and design.
Relational database concepts design techniques and tools.
Computer file methods and structured testing techniques with object-oriented software development techniques and tools.
Software applications operating systems hardware telecommunications and networking principles.
Federal state and local laws codes and regulations including but not limited to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Basic mathematical concepts.
English usage grammar spelling punctuation and vocabulary including proofreading and formatting techniques.

Ability to:
Coordinate systems development functions and steps and follow logical progressions for programming systems.
Design program install and maintain programs for original and purchased applications and systems including databases.
Analyze technical problems and develop and apply appropriate solutions.
Evaluate user interfaces for compliance with accessibility standards and principles.
Identify resources necessary to provide any information and assistance required to complete tasks.
Develop and implement project plans leading to the successful on-time completion of tasks.
Conduct information interviews through individual conferences and group processes and then translate user requirements into computer programs and systems.
Design database schemas and analyze relational database tables triggers and procedures.
Use entity relationship (ER) and data modeling tools to document designs.
Provide training to online users in use of computer equipment and operating procedures.
Communicate technical and complex information to non-technical users.
Read understand and apply information from technical manuals and education code regulations.
Perform technical and operational duties to support students including providing complex case management services and sensitivity to individuals students from varying diverse backgrounds.
Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
Maintain a high level of attention to detail.
Utilize office procedures methods and equipment including computers technology and applicable software applications sufficiently to perform the duties of the classification including the Districts Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and those used for application and system programming. Operate a variety of computer terminals printers and peripheral equipment.
Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
Maintain confidentiality of information.
Follow oral and written directions.
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Provide onboarding support general work training guidance supervision assistance and direct activities of students or temporary employees.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Coordinate with staff and others to minimize delays or interruptions to District activities.
Respond to emergencies.
Work independently and collaboratively.
Apply District policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally walk stoop bend kneel crouch reach and twist; to lift carry push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision : See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.
Hearing : Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Supplemental Information

WHY SIERRA

• One of Aspen Institutes Top150 Community Colleges in the nation
• The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission. This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs events and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students etc.
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• 18 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter break)
• 12 accrued paid vacation days per year (vacation accrual increases over time)
• Competitive benefits package
• Flexible work schedules may be available
• Currently during summers some employee groups participate in 4x10 schedules
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases)

Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936 Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 17000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at two centers located in Grass Valley and Tahoe/Truckee. Our District prides itself on academic excellence.

Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty staff and students and values the rich diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities various gender identities and sexual orientations as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.

As an institution Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the Colleges commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently Sierra College enrolls 17800 students per term where approximately: 23% of Sierra Colleges students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e) 3% are African-American/Black 2% are Filipino 6% are Asian 1% are American Indian/Alaskan Native 8% are Multiethnic and 55% are White.

The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students faculty staff and surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students faculty and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC) culturally responsive student engagement centers support for our undocumented and AB540 students campus-wide equity summits a robust set of programs events and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students.

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Helpful Tip:
Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge skills and abilities.

Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial socioeconomic and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded if any).

Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpfultips and tools for prospective applicants.

Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews).

Key Information Regarding Our Hiring Process

Hiring Subject to Board of Trustees Approval
Please note that all new hires require approval from our Board of Trustees during one of their public meetings. Official hire dates will follow this approval. More information about the Board of Trustees and their meetings can be found at Visa Sponsorship Not Available
At this time we do not offer H1B1 visa sponsorship for new employees.

Terms and Conditions of Employment:
Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department.

*Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin Truckee and Grass its management of a multi-campus environment the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally the district reserves the right to cancel revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time.

EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER
Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty staff and students.

Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below at or via email at .

Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at .

If you have limitations hearing or speaking the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider.

TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice
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Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO
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From or to Speech-to- Speech
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Required Experience:

Senior IC