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Software Engineer/Developer IV
Job Group: Information Technology
Job Subgroup: Application and Web Development
Salary Range (Annual):
27: $84,800-173,360 Employee Category: Academic Staff
Job Code: IT005
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Job Summary:
Leads and/or directs the design, development, testing, debugging, operations, and troubleshooting of software and applications. Conducts system analysis, contributes to strategy development, and provides training and technical guidance to less experienced staff to support information technology business operations. Resolves the most complex problems independently or by guiding team members. Acts as principal contact or lead for development of technical solutions, products or suite of products. Leads analysis and stakeholder engagement for new and ongoing functionality. May lead, coordinate workload, or mentor other staff.
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Job Responsibilities:
- Conducts system analysis, reviews, and interprets system requirements, and develops detailed system design specifications for system integration and upgrades
- Leads application development, integration upgrades, and maintenance projects
- Consults with clients on project status, proposals, or technical issues
- Designs and develops well integrated applications that meet present and future business needs
- Determines testing methodologies and manages the development and implementation of comprehensive test plans
- Develops data structure and systems performance strategies
- Trains and provides technical guidance to lower level staff
- Reviews systems requirements, design, and business processes to ensure the alignment with IT and business strategies
- Provides expertise on the resolution and technical approach of complex technical design and system integration problems
- May supervise unit staff and resolve routine personnel issues
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Education:
Bachelor's Degree Preferred Minimum
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Institution Job:
No
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Required Supervisory Duty of at Least 2.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Employees:
No
- Employee Category:
Academic Staff
- Scaled Job:
No
- Salary Range (Annual):
27: $84,800-173,360
- Job Code:
IT005: Software Engineer/Developer IV
- Link directly to this job title: https://hr.wisc.edu/standard-job-descriptions/?q=IT005