Applications Systems Programmer jobs in Portland, ME

Title

Applications Programmer II

Posting Number

S01256JP

Department

Information Technology

Job Summary

• Your role as an Applications Programmer will be to maintain and support existing software solutions which our clients have adopted and to implement/install new ones. This includes integrating newly implemented systems with other software on-premises or in the cloud.
• At the simplest level, you may act as a technical liaison with a cloud vendor, and at the more complex level, you will need to implement integrations requiring an understanding of relational databases, application stacks, testing methodologies, production support, and the development lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation related to application development, testing, and deployment.
• Ensure that software applications adhere to industry standards, security protocols, and best practices.

• A variety of health insurance plans
• Life insurance, disability insurance, and a generous retirement plan
• Paid parental leave
• Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool
• And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
• Salary Range for this position is expected to be: Minimum $85,000- Maximum $95,000

Education/Skills Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming languages like Java or C# .NET
• Excellent problem solving skills at the system, database and application level
• Ability to work both in a team environment and independently
• The people skills required to work with our non-technical clients and the rest of the IT team
• Ability to thoroughly document technical processes in a timely manner
The motivation to learn and constantly improve processes and tools

• Relational databases, specifically Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server and familiarity with SQL, Oracle PL/SQL or Microsoft T-SQL programming
• Familiarity with college administrative systems such as Admissions, Student Records and Finance

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in application development and programming
• Proven history with the development lifecycle (design, develop, test, document, integrate and support)
• Experience supporting production code/applications using technologies such as HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript and webservices (REST and/or SOAP)

• Experience with cloud-based application development, deployment and CI/CD tools
• Competent working in both Windows and Linux operating systems
• Knowledge of Tomcat, IIS and Linux

Standard Work Days and Hours

About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

Employment Category

Full Time Year Round

FTE

1.00

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Pay Type

Salaried

Background Check Package Requirements

Faculty/Administrative

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

No

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?

No

Posting Date

03/22/2024

Applications Accepted Until

03/26/2024

Open Until Filled

No

Type of Posting

Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

EEO Information

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.