Backend Software Applications Developer II

Glimpse of the Job and Your Opportunity to Contribute    

Texas A&M University's Technology Services is actively seeking a Backend Software Application Developer II to support our Admission onsite in College Station, Texas!  

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with PL/SQL and/or Oracle databases, ensuring the seamless integration and management of data critical to the admissions process. While not required, experience with student information system, Banner, is advantageous. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining backend services that handle large volumes of data, optimizing database performance, and ensuring data security and integrity.  

If you are passionate about leveraging your technical expertise to support higher education and have a background in PL/SQL and Oracle, we would love to hear from you. 

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll do:   

• Reviews, designs, codes, debugs, and tests complex computer programs, websites, program modifications and web applications 

• Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems 

• Develops applications for student information system (Banner) and web portal (Howdy) 

• Actively participates in quality assurance  

• Coordinate the technical activities of a small project team 

• Develop reports and summaries for management and/or user 

• Participate in professional development opportunities  

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 annually.  

Location: Onsite position in College Station, Texas.  

Qualifications         

Minimum qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience AND three years of software applications developer experience. 

A well-qualified candidate would possess one or more of the following:  

• Three years of software applications developer experience writing Oracle PL/SQL stored procedures. 

• Three years of experience in database development and programming utilizing relational databases to produce dynamic web-based applications, batch programs, and reports. 

• Experience with peer review and peer programming through tools driven by SVN revision control. 

• Experience working with the Banner student information system and the uPortal portal framework 

•  Experience with Unix, PL/SQL Developer, JIRA, Confluence, Team Dynamix, 

What to do      

Apply now!  A cover letter and resume will assist in the review of your application materials.  You can upload them during the application process at CV/Resume.       

Why Texas A&M University?     

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.     

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays  

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month 

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time 

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee 

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Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.