Opening: APPLICATION DEVELOPER, Ref. # 008043

 

Opens:  April 14, 2008

Application Review Begins:  May 8, 2008

(Open Until Filled)

 

(Applications received by this date will receive first consideration.  Applications received after the closing date may be considered until the position is filled.)

 

Bellevue Community College is committed to increasing cultural diversity among its professional staff. Applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds, which will add cultural richness and diversity to Bellevue Community College, are encouraged to apply.

 

POSITION:                 APPLICATION DEVELOPER, Ref. # 008043

                                   Full-time,Exempt

 

DEPARTMENT:        INFORMATION RESOURCES - TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT SVCS

 

Bellevue Community College offers an outstanding benefits package including medical, retirement, vacation, holidays, sick leave, reduced tuition rate for classes, 10% discount on most Bookstore purchases, bus pass subsidy, on-site fitness and childcare centers, and free parking.

 

THE COLLEGE:

Bellevue Community College is the largest community college, third largest institution of higher education overall in Washington State, and the second campus in the nation to be designated a Microsoft IT Showcase School.  As a technology leader, BCC maintains a dedicated unit for the development of software solutions to meet the needs of our students, faculty, staff and the higher education community as a whole (in collaboration with other institutions). The department for Technology Development & Support Services researches technology solutions, creates new applications, and maintains existing installations. The atmosphere is similar to that of a small start-up with each developer working both individually and as part of a team as the project requires.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position of Application Developer is a senior-level software development position responsible for designing, constructing and supporting complex applications as requested and approved by the college. The primary responsibility and role of this position is to work as a member of a team to design and write middle-tier code that ties together SQL data back-ends and end-user interfaces. Other responsibilities include leading projects from inception through deployment and support while working closely with students, faculty and staff, developers, business analysts, quality assurance, and other IT staff and stakeholders, while helping to maintain an environment where diversity and pluralism are valued.  Projects include a mix of maintaining existing applications (e.g. bug fixes and/or feature requests) and creating new solutions.  It is often necessary to balance multiple projects in various stages of development as priorities and resources change.  The successful applicant will be expected to make decisions regarding the architecture, design and implementation of solutions as well as communicate technology guidance and knowledge to management, clients and other team members. The Application Developer position reports to the Director of Technology Development & Support Services.

 

Please address how you meet the following minimum and desirable qualifications in your cover letter.

  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Five years professional experience as a software developer OR equivalent combination of education/experience.
  • Two years professional experience using ASP.NET (VB.NET and/or C#) and SQL (Microsoft SQL Server preferred).
  • Experience with all stages of the software development lifecycle, from Analysis & Requirements through Maintenance.
  • Evidence of successfully working with diverse teams and work environments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users and work with clients to define comprehensive requirements.

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with Microsoft SharePoint (designing, building and deploying Web Parts, familiarity with the SharePoint API, etc.)
  • Strong application design skills, including familiarity with a variety of design paradigms, architectures and patterns
  • Ability to relate to people of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities
  • A dedication to Pluralism, equality and respect in the workplace
  • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing user interfaces for a wide range of user capabilities
  • Familiarity with Section 508 requirements and/or WC3 Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
  • Good working knowledge of security best practices in software development
  • Experience working in or with Higher Education
  • Familiarity with database design and normalization
  • Experience writing stored procedures, triggers, user-defined functions, etc.
  • Ability to develop strong working relationships
  • Ability to work both independently, with minimum supervision, and as part of a team
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, design, build, test and maintain both small and large (i.e., enterprise) projects
  • Ability to manage tasks for multiple projects
  • A strong desire for quality, and an interest in improving existing software applications as well as creating new ones

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Liaison & Planning

  • Manage, implement and support development projects from initiation through deployment
  • Identify, describe, and estimate software development and support activities
  • Consult with customers and other team members to define business requirements
  • Communicate project status to stakeholders

Design, Development & Testing

  • Remain current with software industry trends, methods and technologies
  • Contribute to the college’s software process improvement efforts
  • Incorporate good security practices in application design and code
  • Develop and present designs and prototypes
  • Develop and maintain unit tests
  • Conduct and participate in design and code reviews
  • Promote code to QA and work closely with QA to resolve bugs
  • Deliver running, tested software

Documentation, Training & Support

  • Develop user, support and technical documentation
  • Re-factor application designs and code based on user feedback and needs
  • Investigate, document and resolve software bugs post application release
  • Plan, organize and deploy maintenance releases

 

SALARY:  The salary range is $63,427 - $76,112 with placement based on education and related experience. 

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet minimum qualifications.  The application packet includes:

     Bellevue Community College application form

     Letter of application addressing how the applicant meets the minimum and desirable qualifications, no more than three (3) pages

     Current resume

     College transcripts – copies are acceptable

     Names, addresses, and phone numbers of three current professional references

     Applicant Data Form (optional)

 

RETURN APPLICATIONS TO:

Human Resources Department, A101, Bellevue Community College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue, WA 98007-6484.  Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; closed weekends and holidays.  For information or to request an application, send an email to jobs@bcc.ctc.edu or call (425) 564-2274 or 24-hour Jobline (425) 564-2082.

 

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE:

Application materials postmarked or received in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on May 8, 2008 will receive first consideration.  Later applications may be considered.  The position will remain open until filled.

Processing of applications may take from six weeks to two months following the application review date.

 

BCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates under an approved Affirmative Action Plan, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. BCC reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran, or Vietnam veteran. Bellevue Community College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.   For further information, please visit www.bellevuecollege.edu/equal.asp or contact Human Resources at Voice: (425) 564-2274, TTY (425) 564-4184, Fax (425) 564-3173 or email hr@bcc.ctc.edu.

 

The college strongly encourages all qualified applicants to apply. The successful candidate must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for employment in the United States.

 

Bellevue Community College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request disability accommodation in the application process, employees and the general public should contact Human Resources contacts listed above.

 

 

 

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