Programmer/Analyst

Michigan Technological University

United States, Michigan, Houghton

1400 Townsend Drive (Show on map)

Apr 11, 2025

Department: Information Technology

Summary	As a member of Information Technology, you will assume a meaningful role performing business web application development and support while assisting with the establishment of best practices for web application development at Michigan Tech. As a developer within Enterprise Application Services you will be responsible for collaborating with other team members including other Programmer/Analysts, Business System Analysts, System Administrators, Leadership and the campus community to design, develop, implement and support solutions related to the operational needs across the University. You will become part of a culture that empowers employees, treats them with respect, and encourages innovation and open communication. Michigan Tech IT develops and supports technology solutions that enable Michigan Tech's faculty, students, and staff to excel in teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and public service. We're committed to supporting all members of the Husky community.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties	* Create and maintain full stack web applications * Follow best practices for web application development * Provide occasional support outside of regular business operating hours including evenings and weekends * Work independently and part of a team * Other duties as assigned * Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives. * Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures	* Bachelor's degree in management of information systems, computer science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
Required Experience	* Demonstrated professional experience using modern web frameworks (e.g. Laravel, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Ruby on Rails, etc) * Demonstrated professional experience using semantic HTML, CSS, JavaScript * Demonstrated professional experience using SQL-based relational databases * Demonstrated professional experience in business web application development * Demonstrated professional experience with GIT
Desirable Education and/or Experience	* Demonstrated professional experience with Django * Professional experience with modern front end frameworks (e.g. React, Angular, HTMX) * Experience working in an academic environment * Experience using Oracle, Ellucian Banner, CBORD * Experience with CI/CD tooling (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket Pipelines)
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities	* Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. * Ability to understand business requirements and translate the requirements into technical solutions. * Understanding of both front and back-end code development * VS Code, Python * Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) * Demonstrated success in working with persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities	* Understanding of PL/SQL
Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills
Work Environment and/or Physical Demands	WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment	Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 3 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department. Required University Training: Employee Safety Overview Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training Annual Data Security Training Annual Title IX Training Background Check: Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
FLSA Status	Exempt
Appointment Term	12 months
Shift	1st Shift
Pay Rate/Salary
Title of Position Supervisor	Director, Enterprise Application Services
Posting Type	Internal & External
Dependent on Funding	No
Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)
Additional Information

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech's hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.