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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced C# developer with exceptional customer service skills to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in C# development and SQL Server, with a proven track record of designing, developing, and implementing robust and scalable software solutions. This individual will work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, so excellent communication skills are essential. They will be responsible for gathering requirements, providing technical support, as well as developing and delivering high-quality software that meets the needs of clients. The successful candidate should be a problem-solver, able to navigate complex project requirements and deliver solutions that exceed customer expectations. Attention to detail, a commitment to quality, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment are critical for success in this role.

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain intermediate to advanced application programs from detailed specifications; create detailed specifications.
• Develop programming code that is logical, optimizes programming resources, and meets user requirements; work with users to test and debug programs; fluently uses professional tools for source-code management, issue tracking, and testing.
• Write documentation to provide user support for new or modified programs and production/operations procedures. Devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems.
• Create applications or solutions to support user needs and initiatives.
• Install, configure, and modify applications and other systems.
• Maintain and support assigned systems to ensure minimal downtime and loss of productivity and service.
• Evaluate and enhance the efficiency of existing programs in meeting current and future user needs.
• Install new, modified, or third-party software releases and/or updates.
• Evaluate new information systems products or services and suggest changes to existing products or service to better aid the end user.
• Act as technical lead for one or more software development initiatives.
• Evaluate and supplement vendor supplied documentation for third party software.
• Contribute to strategic planning and provide guidance and expertise on system options, risk, cost vs. benefits, and impacts on departmental processes and goals.
• Serve as an expert resource to others; serve on committees and projects.
• Serve as a mentor to other employees.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.). 
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree in Programming/Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Eight (8) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

Four (4) years relevant technical or business work experience

Working knowledge of two or more programming languages

Additional Qualifications Considered

Skilled in web application development using HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX

Familiar with web accessibility/WCAG AA

Versed in web security and preventing/mitigating common attack vectors listed in OWASP

Highly skilled in relational databases, SQL, and SQL Server

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Continuously
• Hearing, listening - Continuously
• Talking - Continuously
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu. 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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