Innovation Software Developer
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Category:: Professional
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Department:: Information Technology Services
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Aug 15, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 49932
Position ID:: 180050

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Lead Programmer/Analyst (SL-3)

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Binghamton University is looking for a Lead Programmer/Analyst to join our Information Technology Services Innovation Team with a focus on software development and support. The Innovation Team is responsible for the rapid development of sophisticated tools, applications, and workflows to better and more efficiently serve the Binghamton University campus community. Additionally, the Innovation Team contributes to and maintains a sizable catalog of Open Source software which serves as the backbone of many of Binghamton's core applications and business processes.

The Lead Programmer/Analyst will work closely with the other members of the ITS Innovation and Enterprise Applications teams on a wide variety of projects. They will be responsible for building Web Applications, creating and consuming RESTful Web APIs, and developing / supporting various complex workflows. In addition, the Lead Programmer/Analyst will provide support for a number of first party and third-party systems including myBinghamton, IAMBing, and TeamDynamix, with a focus on custom reporting and integrations.

Work may be independent or as part of a larger team.

The Lead Programmer/Analyst reports to the Innovation Team Manager, and will work closely with Administrative and Academic departments, the campus community, and other key groups/staff members within Information Technology Services (ITS).

Must be able to maintain data confidentiality and compliance with regulatory requirements (HIPAA, FERPA, PCI, etc.).

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree, OR an Associate's Degree with 2 years of experience
• Ability to display proficiency in Javascript and PHP / Python
• Ability to display proficiency in HTML / CSS
• Ability to display proficiency with one or more server-side "MVC" Frameworks (Ideally Laravel)
• Ability to display proficiency with Relational / NoSQL Databases (Ideally MySQL)
• Ability to display proficiency using version control (Ideally Git)
• A portfolio of web applications / projects which demo required skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong analytical skills, demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, and ability to deal with ambiguity in a changing business environment

Preferred:

• Extensive experience with JavaScript / ES6 and Python
• JSON based RESTful APIs
• mySQL / Oracle
• Bootstrap / CSS (https://getbootstrap.com/docs/3.3/)
• Ractive.js / Mustache (https://ractive.js.org/) (https://mustache.github.io/)
• PHP / Laravel (https://laravel.com/)
• Graphene Forms (https://github.com/EscherLabs/GrapheneForms)
• Graphene DataGrid (https://github.com/EscherLabs/GrapheneDataGrid)
• Graphene Micro-Applications and Workflows (https://github.com/EscherLabs/Graphene)
• TeamDynamix
• Commitment to clean, maintainable, modular and well-documented coding practices, along with a strong understanding of MVC principles

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=180050

Deadline for Internal Applicants: August 29. 2024

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit:

1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

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