Senior Application Engineer

Senior Application Engineer (4 vacancies)

 

Design application based on user requirements while observing enterprise architectural requirements. Design application database based on user requirements while observing enterprise data standard and enterprise data labeling and handling provisions. Design user interface based on user requirements while incorporating service oriented architecture to enable non-user interactivity. Design application integration based on user requirements and system needs while following enterprise integration strategies and standards. Design application security based on user requirements and information security office guidelines. 

 

Perform programming task based on design specifications. Suggest and design coding standard. Supervise coding effort, conduct code review and critique. 

 

Perform change management tasks (check out, check in, document, release management, pre-staging/pre-production migration). Perform application (vendor-based) patch management (monitor patch release, evaluate impact, create and coordinate implementation plan, and follow general SDLC). 

 

Provide Level 3 production support (development level issues). Gather information on reported problems. Conduct research and diagnosis on problems (including program debugging).

 

Resolve application support issues. Perform software installation and configuration (including all software, including OS, database engines, middleware, etc.).  

 

Break down assignment into tasks. Provide effort estimate. Engage application users and other personnel to set expectations. 

 

Construct test cases based on business requirements. Construct test plan based on test cases.

 

Perform application testing based on test plans. Supervise testing, conduct testing review and critique. Support IT operational staging alongside IT Operations. Perform unit testing on programming modules. Perform system testing on single application. Perform security testing on single application. Perform integration testing across applications. 

 

Write and maintain user guide for applications. Write and maintain programming documentation. Write and maintain technical support guides. Write and maintain application installation guides. Write and maintain technical design documentation. 

 

NOTE: 

 

Two (2) positions will assist in the implementation and post-implementation support of PeopleSoft. Proficiency in People Tools, People Code, SQR,and general PeopleSoft components are highly desirable. Technical and business experience in the HR, Finance, and Campus Solution modules preferred. 

 

Two (2) positions will assist in the ongoing supoort and enhancement of various KS applications. Proficienty in .NET, SQL, SSIS, MOSS, Biztalk, and software integration are highly desirable. Technical and business experience in educational operations, financial operations, and financial asset management operations preferred. 

 

Position Requirements 

 

• At least five years in IT field, to include four years of applications design, development, implementation, and integration OR High School Diploma or GED equivalent and ten years of experience in applications development

 

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written, with technical and non-technical users, managers, vendors, and consultants

 

• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple assignments and priorities.

 

• Ability to manage technical project tasks, to facilitate project execution, to coordinate tasks across teams, and to resolve conflicts and problems.

 

• Ability to gather and analyze complex business and programming requirements and to come up with application designs that fulfill those needs while preserving enterprise architecture, protecting KS data and information, and facilitating IT strategies and goals.

 

• Ability to analyze and code efficient applications using a variety of programming languages (C#, .Net, SQL, HTML, XML, etc.)

 

• Demonstrated ability analyzing and troubleshooting software systems and correcting logic and design flaws. Follow KS’ testing methodology.

 

• Ability to apply best practices to ensure proper application change management. Ability to manage software releases.

 

• Working knowledge and experience with innovative information technology systems and concepts. Ability and willingness to self-improve via active reading and learning.

 

• Knowledge and management skills employing AGILE/RAD/Waterfall Systems Development Life Cycle

 

• Excellent team player and the ability to work with on-site, near-site and off-shore teams

 

• Ability to supervise and assist less experienced application engineers and/or developers.

 

• Occasional off hour and weekend operational and project support.  
 

Educational Requirements 

 

Bachelors Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or Engineering, or related field.  
 

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