Application Developer (College of Computing)

About Us

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Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1\.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1\. Students are our top priority.

2\. We strive for excellence.

3\. We thrive on diversity.

4\. We celebrate collaboration.

5\. We champion innovation.

6\. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7\. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8\. We act ethically.

9\. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

The College of Computing was established in 1990 as the first such College at a public university and the second in the United States. Since that time, the college has grown into a world-class leader in research and education. The graduate CS program is currently ranked 6th and the undergraduate 5th nationally by U.S. News and World Report. The College consists of five Schools that provide specialized and general computing education to the entire campus. With over 16-degree programs, including its world-renowned online MS in CS, we believe the College to be the largest Computing unit in the United States and, as such, one of the largest producers of computationalist at all levels and of all demographic backgrounds. The College is a part of the Georgia Institute of Technology, a unit of the University System of Georgia and is primarily located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia.

Job Summary

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Application Developers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications that support the institution¿s goals and meet user needs. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, and implementing effective solutions to enhance application functionality, performance, and user experience. The developer ensures that applications are scalable, secure, and aligned with best practices in software development.

Responsibilities

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Job Duty 1 -

Design, develop, and implement software applications that meet user requirements and align with institutional objectives.

Job Duty 9 -

Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring that applications address the needs of various departments and users.

Job Duty 10 -

Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duty 2 -

Perform testing and debugging of applications to identify and resolve issues, ensuring optimal functionality and performance.

Job Duty 3 -

Maintain and update existing software applications, implementing enhancements and modifications based on user feedback and technological advancements.

Job Duty 4 -

Document application development processes, including design specifications, user manuals, and technical documentation for future reference.

Job Duty 5 -

Participate in project management activities, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation, to ensure timely delivery of application development projects.

Job Duty 6 -

Stay current with industry trends and best practices in application development, incorporating new technologies and methodologies as appropriate.

Job Duty 7 -

Provide technical support and training to end-users, assisting them in effectively utilizing software applications to enhance their productivity.

Job Duty 8 -

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate applications with other systems and ensure seamless data exchange across platforms.

Required Qualifications

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Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.

Required Experience

6\+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

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Preferred Educational Qualifications

Master's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

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Degree \& Experience Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field

• Experience in a university or higher education environment is preferred
• Familiarity with application security methodologies and service oriented architecture

Skills Preferred

• Managing websites using content management systems (e.g., WordPress)
• Understanding of usability best practices and accessibility standards (Title ll)
• Extensive experience with PHP (specifically with Symfony framework), Python , and Java Script.
• Experience working with databases such as MySQL, Oracle, or other databases
• Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux environments, including terminal usage, bash scripting, SSH, and Apache configuration.

USG Core Values

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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8\.2\.18\.1\.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8\.2\.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6\.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653\.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Other Information

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This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel.

This position does not require security clearance.

This position is located in Atlanta, GA

Salary Job Grade T05

Salary range is dependent on candidates experiences and skills that ranges from $78,023 - $110,316\.

Background Check

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Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.