Applications Programmer II

Applications Programmer II Posting Number S01232JP Department Information Technology Job Summary Bowdoin College is seeking a highly skilled individual with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, who thrives in a team-oriented environment and is self-motivated, to join our diverse IT Enterprise Systems team. In this role as an Application Programmer, you will play a key role in managing, maintaining, and supporting Bowdoin College’s enterprise systems and data, both on-premises and in the cloud. Our community of clients includes HR, Finance, Bursar, Financial Aid, Registrar (Student Records), Facilities Management, Dining, Residential Life, Development, Communications, Admissions, Student Activities, Outing Club, Athletics, Bookstore, Bowdoin Museum, and more.Key Responsibilities:

Your role as an Applications Programmer will be to maintain and support existing software solutions which our clients have adopted and to implement/install new ones. This includes integrating newly implemented systems with other software on-premises or in the cloud.

At the simplest level, you may act as a technical liaison with a cloud vendor, and at the more complex level, you will need to implement integrations requiring an understanding of relational databases, application stacks, testing methodologies, production support, and the development lifecycle.

Develop and maintain technical documentation related to application development, testing, and deployment.

Ensure that software applications adhere to industry standards, security protocols, and best practices.

If you are a self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a team environment and has a passion for software development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our Enterprise Services team. Benefits and Perks:

A variety of health insurance plans

Life insurance, disability insurance, and a generous retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool

And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html

Salary Range for this position is expected to be: Minimum $85,000 – Maximum $95,000 based on skills and experience.

Education/Skills Requirements

Required:

Bachelor’s degree or specific equivalent experience.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work well as part of a team but also be self-motivated.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

The people skills required to work with our non-technical clients and the rest of the IT team.

The motivation to learn new technologies and constantly improve processes and tools.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

Required:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT operations, supporting production applications.

Preferred:

Familiarity with Windows technologies, including Windows Server and IIS

Experience working with relational databases, preferably SQL Server

Workday experience: Reporting and/or security administration

Experience integrating and supporting production applications

Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems

Standard Work Days and Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, full-time, year round (1.00 FTE )

Occasional evenings and weekend hours as needed.

This is an exempt position requiring the time commitment necessary to successfully complete job requirements.

About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.Shift Employment Category Full Time Year Round FTE 1.00 Benefits Eligible Yes Pay Type Salaried Background Check Package Requirements Faculty/Administrative Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No Posting Date 01/19/2024 Applications Accepted Until Open Until Filled No Type of Posting Internal/External Special Instructions to Applicants EEO Information Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.Supplemental Questions