Application Developer

This position is responsible for conducting research in design, developing tests, debugging, generating internal and external documentation, and implementing and maintaining web applications.

This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity. Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.

This position is responsible for conducting research in design, developing tests, debugging, generating internal and external documentation, and implementing and maintaining web applications. Responsibilities also involves Office 365 development using Power Apps, Power Automate, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and other related technologies. This position works independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

The college offers the possibility for alternative work arrangements such as flexplace, remote work, or flextime scheduling upon completion of training and department needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed associate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Three years of professional level experience developing, managing and updating a high-volume website.
• Operational knowledge of one or more commercial content management systems.
• Experience with Office 365 development tools such as Power Apps, Power Automate, Azure Functions, and Logic Apps.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and back-end technologies (Node.js, .NET, PHP, C# etc.).
• Demonstrated experience with 508/ADA requirements.

Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge. Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed advanced degree in computer science, computer information systems, or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Four or more years of professional level experience developing, managing, and updating a high-volume website.
• Demonstrated experience with IIS, Apache, or another Web Server.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Demonstrated knowledge of versioning, documentation, and software developing tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture.
• Demonstrated knowledge of web development frameworks (i.e., Bootstrap) and proficient with responsive web design.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Ajax technologies, languages, libraries, and frameworks (i.e., CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, ASP.NET AJAX, etc.).
• Experience with web services (JASON-RPC, SOAP, REST, or XML-RPC) and API development and utilization.
• Relevant certifications (Office 365 development, Azure, ITIL certification. Apple, CompTIA, etc.
• Program or project management experience.
• Experience in a higher education IT environment.

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on July 24, 2024. Applications accepted until position is filled.

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

Application Instructions: Application must be submitted online. Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration. A complete application will include:

• Cover letter – Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
• Resume – Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Unofficial Transcripts – Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred. Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.
• Professional References – Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.

This position may be eligible for a variety of employee benefits. Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.

Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for full life cycle of web and Office 365 development.
• Coordinate with supervisor requirements (to include reasonable privacy, security, and accessibility concerns).
• Recommend expectations and feature priorities.
• Determine design methodologies, tool sets, programming languages, software products, documentation formats, and design; implement and maintain databases.
• Design and conduct tests.
• Provide recommendations to the supervisor.
• Troubleshoot, repair, update, and test legacy code.
• Review, assign, and close ITSS requests.
• Clearly and punctually document requirements, processes, and technical specifications.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external customers to ensure a consistent user experience that meets marketing and industry standards.
• Serve as level II support, resolve, and close, regularly and in a timely manner, ITSS requests.
• Monitor system performance.
• Coordinate and communicate with vendor’s technical support staff.
• Provide feedback to the supervisor about systems performance and recommendations.
• Keep current on new software technologies and issues through professional development opportunities, industry literature, and news channels.
• Additional duties as assigned.

General Duties, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Cultural competence and demonstrated evidence, understanding, and commitment to the concepts of diversity, multiculturalism, and their application in the workplace.
• Provide exceptional service to internal customers, external customers, and end users.
• Regularly review the ITSS request system and timely update and close ITSS requests.
• Maintain a positive, healthy, and safe work environment.
• Ability to write user documentation and knowledge base articles.
• Ability to test applications from an end-user perspective.
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence and accountability, and as a member of a cohesive team.
• Object-oriented design.
• Software debugging.

As part of the State of Colorado, PPSC offers a competitive benefits package:

• PERA retirement benefits.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage.
• Life and Disability Coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Accrued Annual and Sick Leave.
• Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

This job description reflects Pikes Peak State College’s best effort to describe the essential duties and qualifications of the job. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.

EEO Statement: Pikes Peak State College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act institution. We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging. Pikes Peak State College encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.