IT Specialist (0081430)

Title: IT Specialist / Developer

Position Number:pending position clearance

Hiring Unit: Information Technology Services/Enterprise Systems

Location: UH System Offices Manoa

Date Posted: 10/03/2025

Closing Date: 10/17/2025

Band: B

Salary: salary schedules and placement information

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Month: 11-month

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities (* denotes essential functions):

• *Develop and document plans for the four general phases of project execution involved with software development including but not limited to: 1) implementation; 2) system testing; 3) conversion; and 4) training.
• *Assess and document project requirements for feasibility cost and risk factors based on Information Technology Services strategic initiatives and customer needs. Propose options and recommend most feasible plan of action.
• *Analyze and define system and/or project-specific requirements. Provide logical process designs and data structures for system enhancements and define interface specifications in accordance with overall system design.
• *Develop and document technical descriptions of system enhancements and/or new systems to be designed to describe the system.
• *Review and analyze system specifications including timelines and functional specifications and translate them into programming requirements including program modules and data element dictionaries.
• *Keep abreast of advances in information technology and assess the feasibility of incorporating into project plans and specifications.
• *Administer system architecture through the use of Application Programming Interface (API) to provide a way to retrieve customize and integrate data into and out of the software system. Work with vendors and pertinent ITS staff to ensure a clearly defined and efficient integration of data with configuration and installation of APIs.
• *Develop software programs and reusable software modules involving complex data exchange among multiple programs and/or requiring sophisticated program logic and reviews and updates program documentation to ensure adequacy.
• *Evaluate program modify and test applications using SQL PL/SQL Bruno Postman and/or any other programming languages to maintain existing programs and meet project requirements and deadlines. Work directly with customer and development staff on enhancements bug fixes or operational and maintenance of the system.
• *Develop software test procedures; design system test; coordinate parallel and quality assurance testing and evaluate results.
• *Provide project implementation and post-implementation support for University of Hawaiis Student Information System and related system interfaces.
• *Provide technical support in a timely manner identify the cause(s) research assess solve and act to prevent programming and/or system problems from recurring using available resources such as but not limited to the following: hardware/software manuals third party books technical email lists internet newsgroups technical support lines online help systems and other available resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of a pertinent baccalaureate educational degree in Management Information Systems Information & Computer Sciences Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering and/or related field and 3 years of progressively responsible professional information technology experience with responsibilities for applications development of which 2 years of the experience must have been comparable in scope and complexity to the next lower payband in the University of Hawaii broadband system; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Considerable working knowledge of applications development as demonstrated by broad knowledge and understanding of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving information technology concepts principles and methodology.
3. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of the broad technology systems hardware and software associated with applications development.
4. Demonstrated ability to recognize a wide range of intricate problems use reasoning and logic to determine accurate causes and apply principles and practices to determine evaluation integrate and implement practical and thorough solutions in an effective and timely manner.
5. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team leaders and members and individuals.
7. If applicable for supervisory work demonstrated ability to lead subordinates manage work priorities and projects and manage employee relations.
8. Considerable working knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) or Procedural Languages (PL) SQL.
9. Considerable working knowledge of file transfer methods and framework.
10. Considerable working knowledge of integration and support of Software as a Service (SaaS) systems and integrated technologies such as Amazon Web Services.
11. Considerable working knowledge of one or more Database Management Systems (DBMS) such as Oracle MySQL and/or Postgres.
12. Considerable working knowledge of coding practices necessary for developing enterprise-wide applications; prototyping and iterative development techniques; and systems development methodology and techniques.
13. Demonstrated ability to develop and revise system plans design documents implementation plans training material and to conduct user group sessions.
14. Demonstrated ability to develop clean structured programs and conduct thorough testing; define design and develop efficient customized reports and ad hoc queries; and recognize problems identify possible causes and resolve routine problems.
15. Demonstrated ability to speak read comprehend interpret and write fluently in English.
16. Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies independently and in a timely manner using books manuals and other resources.
17. Ability to work a variable work schedule; and work outside normally scheduled work hours including day night weekend and/or holiday hours as directed.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Considerable working knowledge of the Banner Student Information System.
2. Considerable working knowledge of Java.
3. Considerable working knowledge of the current version of Oracle and Oracle Fine Grained Access Control facility.
4. Considerable working knowledge of Data Security and Encryption standards with emphasis as a Data Analyst or Systems Analyst.
5. Solutions Architect Certification
6. Working knowledge of XML.
7. Working knowledge of an IDE such as Eclipse or IntelliJ.
8. Working knowledge of Spring Framework.
9. Working knowledge of Apache Web Server and the Tomcat servlet container.
10. Working knowledge of usability concepts and disability requirements for web-based applications.

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1. Cover letter to the selection committee indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications are met
2. Resume
3. The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three (3) professional references and
4. Copies of educational transcripts are acceptable; however original official transcripts will be required at time of hire. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted. Transcripts issued from an institution outside of the United States of America (USA) require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Inc. verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.

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