Job Summary:

Support cloud-based applications and integrations, including the institution’s ERP system. Collaborate with other Information Technology Services teams and functional units to provide new applications, integrations, and analytics. Engage with Business Analysts and other Application Developers to understand requirements and collaborate on effective solutions. Perform complex programming assignments requiring an advance aptitude of established programming standards, methods, and best practices. Write clean and reusable code. Participate in the full lifecycle of design, development, testing and deployment of applications. Works closely with and consults stakeholders to design and implement new or enhanced systems, policies and procedures. Develop documentation and training materials. May be responsible for developing, installing and maintaining specified or assigned applications, improving system performance, and troubleshooting issues. May work with departments, programs or units to evaluate needs, system capacity and resources to design and deploy appropriate applications.

Essential Functions:

60% Develop software for various environments with a cloud first approach.  Lead the design and development of software   systems.  Develop and deploy background processes and APIs as cloud services and enable end to end testing.  Collaborate in an   agile, cross-functional team to rapidly deliver software solutions, including pertinent analytics.   

30% Maintain and update the existing computer services and program documentation to ensure compliance with department   standards.  Collaborate with internal and external users and software specialists to identify problems, resolve problems and determine future system requirements.  Evaluate office and computer processes and procedures to define and solve routine and complex problems.  Support and maintain existing applications including feature additions and bug fixes.

10% Research, evaluate and implement cloud native tools and architectures to improve scale and performance.  Train and share   knowledge with development teams.  Take part in design research and help identify opportunities.  Identify and implement   technical improvements and solutions.  Mentor and coach developers.

Required Qualifications:

- A relevant Bachelor's Degree

- A minimum of 4 years experience in SaaS based application development. 

- Expertise with SaaS programming  languages and must possess highly developed computer skills including cloud-based software capabilities. 

- Strong project management, problem solving, communication and technical skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

- 3-5 years of hands-on experience in building and supporting Workday integrations, including connectors, EIBs, Custom Reports, RaaS, Document Transformations, XSLT, XML, and Workday Studio.

- Strong experience with Workday Studio, SOAP API, REST API, and Import API patterns.

- Able to work with end users and Business Analysts to gather and analyze requirements.

- Configure Workday business processes, security, custom reports, and notifications related to integrations.

- Actively participate in internal training updates and opportunities to share skills with others within the organization.

- Create and maintain documentation, including user guides, specifications, and procedures.

- Debug and troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, regression test, and provide resolutions.

- Good problem solver with the ability to consider alternative and diverse perspectives.

Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume.

Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin on April 25, 2025.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

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Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.