How to Apply

A cover letter is required to be considered for this role and should detail your interest and experience. Please attach it as the first page of your resume.

The University of Michigan Development Community is committed to growing and retaining a diverse and thriving workforce, demonstrating respect and inclusivity for all.

Note: Remote or Hybrid work arrangement options are available for this position.

If you have questions, please reach out to dev.careers@umich.edu. In the subject line, please type in the Job Opening ID for which you are applying.

Summary

The Office of University Development is looking for an Applications Programmer/Analyst to join our team. You will provide support to the Infrastructure and Application team for Giving Blueday, Michigan Online Giving Fundraising Initiative, Donor Digital Portal and over 11 Integrated Services/Platforms to support the university's fundraising operation. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Infrastructure and Application, you will understand business needs, and build and stabilize sites in critical moments. You will receive guidance from the Senior Developer to perform some duties as assigned. You may need to work after hours or weekends to perform deployment and support tasks. The requirements listed reflect the Intermediate level expectations (classification within the U of M system)

You will report to: Associate Director, Infrastructure and Application

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Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Responsibilities*

Programming 70%:

• Full-stack development and support using the Agile approach with Continuous Integration and Deployment
• Work on our projects using Java, Spring boot, Python, SQL server, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, AngularJS/Angular, jQuery
• Under leadership guidance -
  • Use Service Oriented Architecture with microservices and enterprise messaging patterns
  • Use Docker and orchestration/automation
  • Perform system administration with cloud infrastructure (AWS and Azure)
• Build modern responsive websites & UIs with HTML5, CSS3, SASS, and mobile responsive development
• Create UML class diagrams and Entity Relationship diagrams

Testing 20%:

• Automate JUnit, integration and behavioral testing
• Understand the full scope of the testing model to support the team

Other Work 10%:

• Support Digital Infrastructure and Stakeholders
• With the guidance of the Senior Developer, perform regular releases and deployments
• Attend team retreats (once a year to discuss future goals, professional development, and team bonding)
• Stay current with relevant advances in technologies and use best practices to accomplish tasks

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Computer Science, Software engineering and architecture or a related field)
• 2+ years experience with object oriented Java programming, Agile, and Scrum
• 2+ years experience in full-stack web testing and development (front-end, back-end, database)
• Demonstrated experience working in an Agile environment
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace

Additional Information

For additional information about this position and to review other current openings in Development, please visit our website at: https://leadersandbest.umich.edu/careers/home

Application Deadline

Although the Posting End Date may indicate otherwise, this job may be filled and closed anytime after a posting duration of seven calendar days.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations, including one booster when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.