Boston College Introduction
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.
Job Description
The Applications Developer must have experience with PeopleSoft applications, including a strong understanding of PeopleSoft's HRMS/FSCM functional and technical capabilities. Strong SQL and relational database experience, solid experience in Application Engine, Application Package, Component Interface, SQR, nVision, PeopleCode, Workflow, PeopleTools 8 AppDesigner, application of Upgrade/Bundles, Oracle DBMS, and Linux experience.
Delivers complex applications in support of the university's business needs, more specifically, supporting Human Resources, Finance and Research Administration. This position is responsible for all aspects of the analysis, design, development, and implementation of a variety of computer applications in a complex environment, including client/server and web-based as well as SaaS.
The Application Developer is responsible for installing purchased packages, programming in-house applications, integrating and testing applications, and diagnosing production problems. The Application Developer supervises and works with project teams, ensuring that application systems are of the highest quality and in compliance with standards and organizational objectives. This requires involvement by the incumbent at various capacities, including managing and planning project assignments, developing design and technical specifications, assisting users with business requirements, mentoring and training application developers, and promoting and developing strategic new services.
This person may lead major projects and is responsible for all aspects of project administration, leading to successful implementation. Works within ITS and with representatives of the campus community to ensure services are aligned with internal and external customer needs. Establishes and maintains constructive and effective relationships, actively promoting customer service and teamwork values.
This position offers a hybrid work schedule at the discretion of management (NOT a fully remote option).
Title and salary commensurate with relevant experience based on the following titles and full-time equivalent hiring ranges:
- Sr. Applications Developer: $107,350 - $134,200; 5+ years related professional experience
- Applications Developer: $92,550 - $115,700; 3-5 years related professional experience
- Associate Developer: $76,050 - $95,050; 1-3 years experience
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or relevant discipline.
- Working experience designing, developing, and supporting custom applications and data integrations.
- Knowledge of network infrastructure components, web-based application development tools, prototyping paradigms, security issues, and production control.
- Strong understanding of PeopleSoft’s HRMS/FSCM functional and technical capabilities.
- Strong understanding of relational databases and SQL.
- Strong understanding of Windows and Linux based infrastructure.
- Strong data analysis techniques and knowledge.
- Experience with technical analysis of application and system interdependencies.
- Experience developing test strategies, plans, and executing them.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Client or customer-oriented experience.
- May be required to work additional hours to meet project/unit deadlines and timeframes.
- Must be available to address critical system issues during off hours.
Closing Statement
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
- Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.
