Application Systems Analyst/Programmer 2

Student Financial Services values diversity, equity, inclusivity, and respect. We strive to create a culture where every team member feels included and valued, and where different backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas are celebrated. Student Financial Services is committed to the belief that diversity in all its forms is not merely a desirable complement to excellence; it is an essential component of it. The diversity of our team itself, and our team’s commitment to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, strengthens our ability to effectively serve staff, faculty, students, suppliers, and the University community .

Student Financial Services is seeking a motivated and adaptable software programmer that enjoys an agile and engaged approach to software development. This position provides a unique opportunity to implement innovative and forward-thinking technology solutions that address complex business challenges within Student Financial Services. This role will be responsible for program design, coding, testing, debugging, documentation, and production support.

SFS has a variety of custom web-based tools utilizing Javascript frameworks like Vue and React, supported on the back end with PHP and Python scripts that interface with MySQL databases. In addition to managing these tools, our team is always looking for new technology solutions to improve business processes through automating tasks, providing better user interfaces, and making data more accessible. A successful applicant will be comfortable gathering requirements from our users, designing data models, utilizing REST APIs, and implementing modern web design practices.

Critical thinking, technical writing, analytical skills and listening proficiency are essential, as is the Proficiency in Javascript and query language is required for this role, and PHP or Python is strongly preferred. Familiarity with these technologies would be a plus:

• Apache web server
  
• Linux command line
  
• Amazon Web Services
  
• SAS
  
• git version control
  

We have some flexibility in implementation of our tools and can lean into the strengths of our team, so understanding the principles of web design and data security are more important than technical skills in any one area.

Minimum Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering or related discipline

Experience: At least one year of experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

For additional information about the position, please contact Mike Holian- IT Supervisor, Student Financial Services at mph2d@virginia.edu .

Physical Demands:
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally requires traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

This position is a Hybrid position located in Charlottesville, VA.

The anticipated start date is November 2022 with an anticipated Hiring Range of $65,000 - $72,000 commensurate with education and experience.

This position will remain open until filled. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit www.hr.virginia.edu/benefits . Review of applications will begin January 2nd , 2023.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment. (Possibly a degree screening.)

To Apply:
Process for Internal UVA Applicants : Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for “ R0041123"

Process for External Applicants: Please visit UVA job board at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and search for “ R0041123 ”.

Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV

• Cover letter - please incorporate a DEI statement into your cover letter.

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Ashley Cochran, Senior Recruiter at alc6dk@virginia.edu .

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

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The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.