Lead Application Developer - Atlanta, GA, United States - Georgia Institute of Technology

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.

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.

Atlanta, GA

Consult with users to identify and specify requirements for software applications and technical solutions in support of complex processes and business needs. Lead and perform advanced level system analysis, definition and design activities of a complex nature. Lead in maintenance of existing applications. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: Other software developers and analysts, project managers, database administrators, customers and department management. This position typically will advise and counsel: Other software developers and analysts, project managers, database administrators, customers and department management. This position will supervise: NA.

Job Duty 1 -
Analyze user requirements, determine technical level of effort estimates, prepare technical design and specifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications
University experience, application security methodologies, service oriented architecture

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a closely related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Six (6) or more years of job-related experience with leadership and higher education experience preferred.

Preferred skills include:

• Application security methodologies and service-oriented architecture;
• Working knowledge of and experience in building website information architectures, managing websites using content management systems (Drupal 10, WordPress, etc.),
• Understanding of usability guidelines and accessibility compliance (Section 508);
• Experience with software development lifecycle;
• Experience with responsive design and project management.
• May require applicable computer skills including standards-based XHTML and CSS coding;
• Extensive experience with PHP and Javascript;
• Working knowledge of Symfony Framework;
• Experience with databases such as MySQL or Oracle;
• Experience with UNIX terminal, SSH, and Apache configurations;
• Experience with Drupal 10, MuleSoft, Salesforce;
• Experience with RedHat Linux 8 and above;
• Familiarity with LAMP stack and experience with open-source projects.

SKILLS
This job requires advanced expertise in application of query language, web development tools, procedural development tools, relational databases, structured programming and understanding of the software development life cycle. Also required are skills in providing technical work direction.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 and can be found on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University 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 University 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.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. 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.

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.

Pay Information:

Salary Range: $88,760 - $120,714

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule:

Monday - Friday; Hybrid