PROGRAMMER ANALYST- PRINCIPAL #00092830

Information Technology

Missouri S&T, one of four campuses comprising the University of Missouri, enrolls approximately 6,700 undergraduates and 1,900 graduate students, and is among the top technological research universities in the country. Missouri S&T has been listed as the 1st and 3rd best investments for out-of-state and in-state students, respectively by Newsweek. Its 284-acre campus, about 90 minutes from the city of St. Louis, is situated in the beautiful Ozarks region of Missouri. Rolla, a community of 19,000, enjoys a superb educational system, competitive cost-of-living, and abundant recreational opportunities.

Missouri S&T offers a great benefits package to include a 75% discount on tuition fees for employees, and a 50% discount for employee spouses and dependents. Information Technology encourages its employees to further their education by leveraging the S&T educational benefit as a part-time student. Additional information about Information Technology at S&T can be found at http://it.mst.edu/.

Our ideal candidate:

• Capable of learning and adapting to new environments quickly. Follow processes in place and learn without documentation
• Has a positive attitude and enthusiasm
• Creatively solves complex business requirements
• Able to resolve challenges that span multiple systems and environments
• Able to work with both direct management as well as self-directed prioritization and time management

Job Responsibilities:

• Work directly with customers, project managers, and database/systems administrators on design, implementation, maintenance and security of in-house developed applications and 3rd party tools
• Develops well designed, testable, and efficient new code and modifies existing code based on customer requirements
• Maintain documentation for in-house developed and 3rd party applications with respect to purpose, customer scope/audience, data elements, nuances, etc.
• Provide redundancy in support of software/systems across the applications infrastructure team

Non-Technical Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively through verbal and written mediums
• Be an active/attentive listener and be open to constructive criticism
• Work collaboratively in a tightly integrated team environment, mentoring amongst one another

• BS or MS in Computer / Information Systems, related disciplines or demonstrated topical skill level in personal activity/employment history
• Experience with one of the following programming languages: Python, Perl, PHP, SQL, NodeJS, or Java
• Experience with Javascript, HTML/CSS, or Vue.js
• Knowledge of relational databases (MySQL, Oracle)
• Experience with HTTP RESTful APIS, JSON, or XML/SOAP
• Experience with full stack Web Application Development
• Working knowledge of git or similar source code repository
• Ability to comfortably use Linux command line interface
• Familiarity with ticketing/work tracking systems such as JIRA/Trello and modern development practices such as Agile

• Experience with Power Platform or other no-code/low-code platform
• Demonstrated experience with Docker/Containerization and/or application modernization
• Working knowledge with container orchestration platforms
• Experience deploying/managing MySQL or Oracle (or other relational database systems)
• Understanding of underlying operating system infrastructure and storage systems
• Knowledge of internet/network security practices and secure coding
• Familiarity with and demonstrated use of Cloud Computing resources such as Azure/AWS/GCP

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $68,200-$100,027 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 12
University Title: PROGRAMMER ANALYST- PRINCIPAL
To review the University of Missouri's Staff Compensation Structure you can view the Job Code detail page. Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 573-341-4241.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 573-341-7734.