Application Developer

Department of Information Technology

Exempt, Regular, Full-time, Pay Grade 4.2

Location: Adelphi, Maryland

The Application Developer is highly technical lead position which is a key member responsible for developing solutions for various projects and support initiatives. This role focuses on supporting university partners and collaborating with Product Owners to deliver effective outcomes. This role requires a proactive mindset, technical expertise, and a commitment to continuous learning to ensure the successful delivery of technology solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understanding and analyzing problems to identify effective solutions.

• Researching and proposing innovative approaches to address technical challenges.

• Staying current with platform advancements and maintaining relevant certifications.

• Apply knowledge of theory and principles of Computer Science to develop proprietary systems, customized for each client's needs.

• Develop Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), build custom reports, calculated fields, and configure studio integrations using Workday web services.

• Manage the test project plan, time tracking, defect management, issue resolution, and risk management.

• Analyze and identify client business processes to locate gaps and ensure functionality of product.

• Write functional specifications to provide a fully customized product, meeting each customer's requirements.

• Create custom reports for specific purposes, such as Benefit Enrollment, New Hire, Job Change, and Time Tracking Report.

• Analyze code, and program XSLT scripts for integrations to transform XML data.

• Develop and code custom reports and calculated fields for specific purposes such as Core HR, Payroll and Benefits.

• Develop custom security groups and integration security groups; assign users and integration systems.

• Create custom reports, expose as web services for serval files.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of relevant work experience

• Experience in higher education practices, technologies, and challenges

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Development and implementation of Workday Financial Management and Human Capital Management Software

• Custom integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, Cloud Connect, Report Writer, and Calculated Fields

• In-depth knowledge and experience in Workday Studio, Birt reporting

• Extensive experience in working with web services, XML and XSLT.

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC's Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at employee-accommodations@umgc.edu. 

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 15 paid holidays (16 during general election years). For part-time employees, time off rates will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance. Part-time employees working less than 0.5 FTE are not eligible for LTD.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Plans: Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.
• Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Regular Exempt Staff. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service. NOTE: For part-time employees (at least 50 percent of the time), tuition remission benefits are prorated.

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