Application Developer and Integration Specialist

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace 

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space. 

The Opportunity 

Reporting to the Director of Application Development, the Application Developer and Integration Specialist is an experienced full-stack developer who will work to support the University’s business processes by effectively and efficiently applying technology solutions to deliver custom applications and integrations between university systems. This position is involved in customizations of and integrations between the University’s intranet, portal, online learning, identity management, business systems, and e-commerce environments. This requires the ability to learn and support the existing custom applications, the needs of the business units that rely on them, the business processes of the departments that require new custom solutions, and the business’ need for integrations between systems.

Ideal candidates will have substantial experience building and maintaining forms and applications running on a ColdFusion back-end using both Oracle and Mongo databases. Expertise with front-end technologies including HTML, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, and CSS is also required. The candidate will be expert in various data exchange formats such as JSON, XML, delimited and fixed-length data and with using web API’s to exchange data between systems. Experience and willingness to work in low-code/no-code cloud integration tools like Informatica Intelligent Cloud is required. Expertise adjacent languages and technologies is highly desired including C#.Net, Java, Linux Shell scripting and PowerShell.

The candidate should be well versed in tools used to develop, debug and test applications, web services and evaluate application performance. Attention to detail coupled with an inquisitive nature are key ingredients for the candidate to be successful. The position is highly technical in nature and requires a team-player attitude capable of leading or contributing to projects. Whether leading projects or contributing to projects lead by others, the candidate must be driven to achieving a balance among application reliability, ease of use, efficiency and security while keeping customer satisfaction the priority. Strong communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively across teams, departments, and the university community, and a strong team-player attitude are essential for success. As this is a remote position, the Application Developer and Integration Specialist works from home but maintains a standard business hours schedule to support the needs of the university constituents - our customers. The analyst uses Microsoft Teams for instant messaging and video meetings with team members and customers, ensuring effective communication and personalized service.

Working for Embry-Riddle entitles employees to a robust benefits package – from quality health care and retirement options to generous education benefits and a flexible summer 4-day work week.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle! 

• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you! 

• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.   

• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period. 

• Generous Time Off: Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.   

Required Education and Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, or a related field

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Commitment to IT Core Values: continuous improvement, teamwork, accountability, learning from mistakes, and determination

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience building full-stack web applications using technologies such as ColdFusion, C#.Net, JavaScript, HTML5, Bootstrap, and CSS/CSS3

• Familiarity with MVC frameworks and development methodologies

• Knowledge of web application security standards and techniques

• Expertise in design, implementation, and deployment of user-centric software

• Experience creating accessible, usable websites

• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technologies

• Willingness to learn new skills and enhance existing skills

• Strong creativity, attention to detail, and organizational skills

Required Experience:

• 5–10 years of work-related experience in Information Technology

Job Parameters

Hours and Days of Work / Travel Requirements:

Working hours are structured to support customers and IT systems. While periodic peak times may require hours beyond the standard eight-hour workday, the majority of work is scheduled within normal business hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time), with some flexibility.

The position requires cell phone availability and accessibility to provide critical IT support after hours, evenings, weekends, and other times as needed to ensure University IT applications remain operational.

Application process/requirements 

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310730. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include: 

• Cover letter 

• Full Resume 

• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process) 

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday. 

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