Applications programmer 18614
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This job announcement is for an Application Developer position at the University of California, Berkeley. The responsibilities include designing, developing, modifying, testing and maintaining Student Affairs websites using technologies like Drupal, PHP, and CSS. Required qualifications include extensive experience with Drupal, web programming languages, and responsive design, as well as the ability to communicate technical information clearly. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Applications programmer 18614
- 1. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Application Developer About Berkeley The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the worlds most iconic teaching and research institutions. Since 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world. Berkeleys culture of openness, freedom and acceptanceacademic and artistic, political and culturalmake it a very special place for students, faculty and staff. Berkeley is committed to hiring and developing staff who want to work in a high performing culture that supports the outstanding work of our faculty and students. In deciding whether to apply for a staff position at Berkeley, candidates are strongly encouraged to consider the alignment of the Berkeley Workplace Culture with their potential for success at http://jobs.berkeley.edu/why-berkeley.html Departmental Overview This position is part of a team responsible for the design and implementation of communications for Student Affairs initiatives that serve the entire UC Berkeley campus. This team works collaboratively with central campus offices (Public Affairs, University Relations), respective functional owners called clients from a variety of departments (Undergraduate Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, Dean of Students, Residential and Student Service Programs including house and dining and hospitality), and partner offices (academic units, Administration and Finance) to successfully launch and sustain Student Affairs communications initiatives. Responsibilities Working for the Student Affairs Communications department, the Communications Web Master position will play a vital role in designing web interfaces and content, and multimedia processes. The position designs, develops, modifies, tests and evaluates and maintains Student Affairs websites. The Web Master will work as part of an integrated web, design and editorial team to ensure the departments web sites are kept updated in terms of content, as well as front and back-end technology. This includes helping deploy, update and maintain the front-end interfaces of many department websites, as well as creating and updating new and existing Drupal 7-based websites (and subsequent versions of Drupal). Additional responsibilities include module implementation, web application development, troubleshooting, security patching, contributing ideas and efforts toward internal projects, and working as part of a team to find solutions to communications challenges overall. This position will also manage the web and hosting vendor relationships supporting this role. Design, develop, modify, debug and evaluate static web content management system and hosting system and/or vendor services for functional areas.
- 2. Analyze existing programs or works to formulate new systems, devices procedures, prepares flowcharting, performs coding, data analysis, and tests/debugs programs through the application of professional programming concepts. Gather, analyze, prepare and summarize recommendations for approval of system and programming. Recommend and implements changes in development, maintenance and system standards. Understand industry practices and department policies and procedures relating to work assignments. Perform complex data modeling, performance and integration testing and builds screens for a variety of internal and external constituents. Provide analysis for the use complex relational databases. Develop and executes moderately complex test plans as well as developing conversion and system implementation plans. Train users in conversion and implementation of system. Required Qualifications Requires knowledge of other related areas of IT such as hosting Requires advanced skills associated with programming design, modification and implementation Has skills needed to develop conversion and system implementation plans Extensive Drupal 7 experience or combined Drupal experience with a comparable PHP content management system (such as Wordpress or Joomla) Thorough knowledge of programming and style sheet languages such as PHP, MySQL, HTML and CSS Thorough knowledge of responsive design principals and best practices Thorough knowledge of WSC accessibility standards Experience integrating open source and third-測party applications into existing systems Ability to translate Illustrator and Photoshop files into fully realized and functional web interfaces Skills in diagramming, wire測framing and using design tools Experience assisting with end-測user support needs and perform troubleshooting and issue resolution
- 3. Experience taking active ownership and accountability for all assigned projects through final delivery, meeting all timeline milestones and delivering within the approved budgets Has communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner, including the ability to interact with cross-測functional teams to ensure complete delivery of web applications Requires interpersonal skills in order to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization Must be self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team, to learn quickly and meet deadlines Skilled at developing and implementing original ideas and correctly identify and effectively solving problems Ability to be forward thinking to keep abreast on the latest communications technology. Bachelors degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with institutional processes, procedures, and applicable rules and regulations for web communications, including campus style guides and web standards Experience working in higher education, government or nonprofit environment. Salary & Benefits For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/ index.html Criminal Background Check This position has been designated as sensitive and may require a Criminal Background Check. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
- 4. disability, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct If youd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf How to Apply Go to jobs.berkeley.edu and enter Job ID#18614 Total Compensation and Benefits The University of California offers a wide array of high quality benefit plans from which to choose. These include comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, a generous pension plan, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Benefits packages for faculty and staff are based on job classification, the nature of employment and the number of hours worked. UC offers a valuable Total Rewards package. To see the value of your total compensation, use the Total Compensation calculator. IMPORTANT BENEFITS INFORMATION Working at UC - The Benefits of Belonging (Video) The Benefits of Belonging Brochure (PDF) Retirement Benefits A Complete Guide to Your UC Health Benefits (PDF) Overview of UC Benefits and Related Academic Policies (PDF)