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Java Programmer / Information Technologist I

MSU Information Technology
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Position Summary

The SPA IT Team is responsible for supporting MSU's Enterprise Research Administration application, Kuali Research, for Sponsored Programs Administration unit.

Reporting to SPA IT Manager, the application developer will primarily perform technical and analytical functions in the implementation of complex integrated system projects in the field of research administration:

  • Prepares technical specifications, analyzes business functions of integrated systems, designs and develops end-to-end business solutions in Enterprise Java Platform, resolves technical issues through debugging, research.
  • Participates as a fully functioning professional member of medium/complex project team.
  • The individual will participate in all phases of the project in the specified functionality area, including but not limited to requirement analysis, business process review, application design, development, integration, data migration, testing, documentation, and deployment.
  • The developer must adhere to the standards and procedures defined within the project such as using Eclipse IDE, Git version control, Oracle database, technical unit testing, and documenting solutions in JIRA. Perform additional tasks as assigned

Michigan State University (MSU) is a top 100 global university located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state’s capital. The MSU community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as over 51,000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.  

MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are essential elements, vital to the culture MSU Information Technology endeavors to cultivate.  This includes providing opportunities and access for all people which incorporate differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran status and socioeconomic background. 

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or related information technology field, with coursework in an information technology specialization related to the area of employment; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in an information technology area related to the duties to be performed; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

  • Three to five years of related and progressively more responsible work experience in a software development team using one of PeopleCode, SQL, .Net, Java, Python, Javascript, or related programming languages
  • Experience working in a software development team in a higher education environment, specifically in student administration areas related to academic advising, student records, admissions, financial aid, or student accounts. Experience with PeopleCode, SQL.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions

Three professional references knowledgeable of your work. 

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://tech.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.