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Senior Applications Development Specialist/
Applications Development Specialist
University Housing, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Applications are now being accepted for one or more Senior Applications Development Specialist/
Applications Development Specialist positions for University Housing at the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign.
We are seeking individuals with diverse backgrounds who can help create and foster communities that
strive toward our vision. This includes supporting the academic mission of the University by developing
environments conducive to student learning and academic success, respecting, appreciating, and
advocating for the diversity of our student population, and supporting the holistic development of all of
our students.
Senior Applications Development Specialist
The Senior Applications Development Specialist works in a lead development role on the
Systems Development and Support (SDS) team. They are the technical contact for system
architecture, deployment strategies, programming standards, and quality assurance.
Required Education and Experience
 Bachelor’s degree
 5 years of experience with development in a Windows environment; SQL, web
application programming (client and server-side), and Javascript/HTML/CSS
 Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET development using C#, Team Foundation
Server, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server Integration Services
 Ability to work independently and as part of a programming team
 Demonstrated ability in effective communication and collaboration.
Preferred Experience
 8 years of experience with development in a Windows environment; SQL, web
application programming (client and server-side), and Javascript/HTML/CSS
 Experience developing test plans and working in quality assurance
 Experience with SiteCore CMS, Tableau
 Knowledge of University of Illinois systems, including Banner, the Enterprise Data
Warehouse, campus authentication, and campus credit card processing systems.
 Experience with project management
Major Duties and Responsibilities
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Perform analysis, design, programming and implementation of systems and procedures
to address complex business needs
Prepare detailed requirements, specifications, test plans, and other documentation
required to guide technical development
Lead development projects, platform and tool migrations
Make recommendations for system architecture and deployment strategies
Make recommendations for quality assurance strategies
Work with other Technology Services units and campus to ensure systems meet security
standards
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Collaborate with key stakeholders to review business procedures and make
recommendations for improvement through automation
Collaborate with SDS team members to develop, maintain, and monitor programming
standards and procedures
Evaluate new and emerging technologies
Applications Development Specialist
The Applications Development Specialist plans, evaluates, designs, implements and maintains
databases and software applications used for the management of University Housing
operations.
Required Education and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree
Experience with development in a Windows environment; SQL, web application
programming (client and server-side), Javascript/HTML/CSS
Ability to work independently and as part of a programming team
Demonstrated ability in effective communication and collaboration.
Preferred Experience
 Experience with database design, T-SQL, ASP.NET, Microsoft Team Foundation Server,
CMS, Tableau, SSIS
 Familiarity with responsive web design and web accessibility standards
 Experience with project management
Major Duties and Responsibilities
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Perform analysis, design, programming and implementation of systems and procedures
to address complex business needs
Integrate campus enterprise systems with vendor and internally-developed systems
Review business procedures and make recommendations for improvement through
automation
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify needs and define system requirement
Modify University Housing systems to accommodate changing business requirements,
user needs, and technological changes.
Collaborate with SDS team members to develop, maintain, and monitor programming
standards and procedures
This is a full-time, 12-month position. The starting date will be as soon as possible after the closing date.
Salary is commensurate with experience, and includes an excellent benefits package.
For full consideration, create your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a cover letter,
resume and contact information for three professional references by January 03, 2017. Interviews will
take place on a rolling basis once the search opens, but no final decision will be made until after the
closing date. All candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States. Official transcript
will be required of all final candidates. Please contact a member of the Housing Human Resources team
at [email protected] with any questions you may have.
Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or criminal
conviction history. Illinois welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who
embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu). The University of Illinois
conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.